sspa study guide midterm
How many exams will you take in SSPA 1200?
2
What is a discussion board?
A discussion board is a way to communicate with classmates in your class. Students answer prompt questions and respond to fellow classmate's responses.
What is the purpose of the Inbox tab in Canvas?
A mailbox to communicate with instructors and fellow students
How can a student be prepared before a class lecture or online lesson?
Eliminate distractions, arrive early, go over notes from previous classes, and have all material and supplies ready
What is email?
Email is a way to communicate with your instructor. It is an electronic message that can be delivered at any time.
How can you communicate with your instructor outside of the classroom?
Email, meet during office hours, call on Google Voice, text on Google Voice, Canvas mail/inbox
What is appropriate to put in an email or what is not appropriate to put in an email?
Emojis, slang and acronyms are not appropriate in an email. Complete sentences, good tone, and concise message with a good subject line is appropriate to incorporate in an email.
What is a mnemonic device?
A study trick for memorizing list and data. Example: Putting things into chunks, making a song or rhyme to remember information, learn using an acronym
What is an acronym?
A word made up by using the first letter of each word in a list.
What is the difference between mnemonic device and an acronym?
An acronym is an example of a mnemonic device.
How can you be an active learner during lecture and notetaking time?
Answer a question when the instructor asks and if there is something you don't understand, ask a question
What are some things to keep in mind when you are completing a discussion board in a college setting?
Answer all parts of the prompt writing in complete sentences with proper/professional grammar. Remember to be respectful and professional as this is an extension of a college classroom.
When you are preparing for a virtual meeting, what factors should the student consider?
Attire, environment, eliminate anything that may distract you or others, have all materials you will need, is your background appropriate, how much privacy do you need, etc.
What is CC and BCC on an email?
CC = Carbon Copy and the recipient knows you are sending a copy of the email to the person/people listed on the CC line.)BCC= Blind Carbon Copy and the recipient is not aware that you are sending the email to someone else.
Where can a student find due dates for assignments in Canvas?
Calendar tab
Where can you find grades and modules in Canvas?
Canvas tool bar on the left side of the screen
When is the best time to study?
Studying is often most effective immediately after a class meeting.
If you need to send an email with a long document like a resume, what should you do?
You could send an email asking to schedule an appointment to discuss the topic in person. ORYou could attach the long document/resume in an email with a brief message.
Why is proofreading an email before sending an important step to take?
Your email is being seen by other professionals. Take the time to make sure it is correct.
Explain distributed practice.
break up your study sessions in to smaller, more effective review times. This helps you learn the material at a deeper level because you have more time to process it, see connections, and ask questions.
Should you send an email that is long and complicated?
No, a student should not send a long and complicated email. It is best to email asking for an appointment to discuss a long, complicated matter.
When is the withdrawal date for SLU and NTCC? Is there a time also?
October 28, 2022, at 12:30 pm
What signals do professors use to show something is important to write down?
Change the tone or pitch of voice, write on board, make a reference to the textbook
What are the 3 notetaking strategies? What does each one mean and look like?
Cornell - breaks the page into three parts (questions, notes, and summary) Outline - uses key points, sub points, and summarized description to organize the material Mapping - uses diagrams to visually represent the concept and facts
What is the difference between cramming and distributed practice when studying?
Cramming the night before a test is never an effective study habit.
What is the difference between hearing and listening?
Hearing is passive. Listening is not passive. Listening takes practice. You must plan to listen and focus. Listening must be intentional, purposeful, and deliberate.
How should you reply to a classmate on a discussion board?
If replying to a classmate, don't use blanket statements. Reply in a way to further the discussion.
Name some things that being an active participant in class and class discussions can help you with?
It can help you speaking in front of groups, be better prepared for exams and quizzes, and sort out what you know and what you need to study further.
When is it good to email an instructor and when should you not email an instructor?
It is good to email an instructor if the information you are sending is not: highly confidential, time sensitive, emotionally charged, or complicated. It is good when the email is concise with a yes or no reply.
Why is it important to participate in class discussions?
It is important to participate in class discussions because it shows comprehension, it shows understanding, it helps the student retain information, and it builds communication skills needed in the workplace.
What are the 4 learning styles? Explain each style.
Kinesthetic - hand on activities Reading/Writing - rewrites notes to study, and can usually learn well from a textbook Visual - Learns best with colors, videos, diagrams, and pictures Auditory - Learns best with recordings, lectures, and sometimes videos
When taking notes, what should you write down.
Main ideas, details, examples should be written down during a lecture.
Where on Canvas will you find PowerPoints, lectures, and videos for SSPA 1200 material?
Modules and Overviews
What is Canvas?
NTCC's Learning Management System
Are slang words, acronyms, or emojis okay when emailing a professor in college?
No
If you are replying to a discussion board, how should you respond?
Respond with complete sentences with detail to further your critical thinking. Answer all parts of the prompt and respond to the number of classmates you are asked to respond to. Lastly, don't forget to proofread your response before posting it.
What are some things a student can do if he/she arrives to class early and is waiting for class to begin?
Review notes from previous lecture and get all materials ready for new lecture to begin.
What email should you use when emailing your instructor?
SLU student email, NTCC student email, Canvas Inbox
How can the college student contact or communicate with your instructor?
SLU student email, NTCC student email, Canvas Inbox, Google Voice Mail, office hours
Before a student starts to memorize material, what needs to happen first?
The student needs to understand the material first.
How does a student log into Canvas?
The students need their LOLA username and password.
In a lecture, what are visual cues? Be able to define and give examples of visual cues when taking notes.
The visual cues during a lecture help students know what to write down. Instructors often include writing on the board, PowerPoint, or handouts that cue the student of the importance of the material to take notes.
Is a subject line on an email important? What is a subject line? Do you have to have a subject line?
Yes, a subject line is an important part of an email. A subject line lets the recipient know your intent. It tells the main idea of your email message.Yes, you must always have a subject line.
Why should you go to see your instructor during office hours?
To ask a question, to discuss grades, for help on an assignment, to further understand a concept are some reasons to see your instructor during office hours.
In a lecture, what are verbal cues? Be able to define and give examples of verbal cues when taking notes.
Verbal cues are signal words or statements in lecture that cue the student to take notes. Examples may include pausing, saying the point is...,
What does VARK stand for? What is VARK an example of.
Visual, Auditory, Reading, Kinesthetic and VARK is an acronym.
When are assignments due for SSPA 1200?
Weekly
