1/8/2024 CLASS INTRO

Question 1

What is the purpose of this class?

Answer 1

To help me think critically!

Question 2

What is learning?

Answer 2

“Learning is defined as stabilizing, through repeated use, certain appropriate and desirable synapses in the brain.”

Question 3

How am I going to learn in this class?

Answer 3

BEFORE CLASS
- Read textbook
(even if it’s only the section headings!)

IN CLASS
- Take notes
(only on things I didn’t already know! write my questions)

AFTER CLASS
- Review class notes!
(fill in missing pieces and look over my questions)

PRACTICE AFTER CLASS
- Do homework
(recitation quiz and participate in recitation)

BEFORE THE EXAM
- Check your understanding
(review necessary skills list and test myself on exam examples)

EXAM
- Assess knowledge and performance
(pray for the spirit:)

• INDEPENDENCE INCREASES WITH EACH STEP!

Question 4

Which iClickers are appropriate for this class?

Answer 4

Gen 1
iClicker+
iClicker 2

Question 5

Where can I register my iClicker?
What frequency will we use?

Answer 5

https://ctl-clicker.byu.edu/home.php

AA frequency

Question 6

What’s the flow of this class?

Answer 6

Look at picture I took

Question 7

What makes a successful student?

Answer 7

• working towards a career goal
• attend every lecture
• consider homework as learning time
• maintain a careful disciplined schedule
• strengthen weaknesses
• growth mindset: “I know how to learn”

“WINNERS TRAIN, LOSERS COMPLAIN. Give me twelve players that want to win and they will find a way to win.”

Question 8

How can I get help?

Answer 8

Look at picture I took