Introduction to Mechanics of Learning

1. MECHANICS OF
LEARNING
D AY 1 – FA C E TO FA C E

2. WELCOME
• Instructor Introduction
• Student Intro
– Arrow Session?
– Registration Method?
– Number of Credits?
• RULES
– Phones Silent and Out of Sight
– Stay with us and Follow Along
• No clicking ahead
• No opening other tabs, windows, or
programs.
– Help your Neighbors

3. COMPUTER
• Log into the Computer
• Log onto your My BTC

4. MY BTC
• Webmail
• Starfish
• Event Calendar
• Student Schedule
– Printed Copy in Binder
– Save copy to H Drive

5. BLACKBOARD
• Structure
– My Organizations
• Do you see your program listed here?
– My Courses

6. MY COURSES
• Select a course - Safety
• Course Structure
– Getting Started
– Syllabus and Course Info
– Assignments
– My Grades
How to Succeed
• Read the Information
• Follow the Instructions
• Watch the Videos
• Ask Questions!
• Ask More Questions!

7. MY ORGANIZATIONS
• Announcements
– Lab Closures
– Changes
– Reminders
– Etc.
• Information
– Welding Degrees and Diplomas
– SOPs
– Library of Info
– Lab Hours
– Instructor Info
– Scholarships
– Jobs
– FAQs

8. WELDING
• Program Map
– Course Order
– Time to Complete Courses
• Course Load
• Embedded Technical Diplomas
– Gas Metal Arc Welder
– Flux Cored Arc Welder
– Shielded Metal Arc Welder
– Gas Tungsten Arc Welder

9. GET ORGANIZED
• Determine what order you will be completing your courses in.
• Organize your course order in the My Courses Section on the Blackboard Home Page

10. MECHANICS OF LEARNING
• Class Information
– Course Name Number and Description
– Course Type
• Hybrid
– Meeting Day and Times
– Pre Reqs
– Required Material
• Open up Safety Course
– What is different?

11. MECHANICS OF LEARNING
• Syllabus and Course Information
– Syllabus
– Instructor Information

12. ASSIGNMENTS
• Introduction F2F
– Information and Materials covered in
Today’s Session.
• Time Management
– Planning for this semester
• Flexible Learning
– Planning for missteps
• Setting Goals
– Planning for the future