Introduction
University of Ottawa
January 12th, 2021
Outline
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Presentations
Syllabus
Virtual Campus - readings
Expectations
Evaluation
Strategies to succeed in his course
Introductions
• Who am I?
• Who are you?
• Major
• Acquaintance with studies about work and
organization
• Expectations
Required readings
Mandatory Text 1:
Pupo, N., Duffy, A., & Glenday, D.
(2017). Crises in Canadian Work:
A Sociological Perspective. Oxford
University Press.
You may purchase this
manual at the University
of Ottawa Bookstore, 85
University, Ottawa, ON
K1N 6N5. Phone: (613)
562-5353
Let’s navigate the Virtual
Campus
General information
• Expectations
• Behaviour
• Respect (time, class, emails)
• Commitment (participation, readings,
presence)
• Evaluation
Exams
Mid-term exam:
• Two essay-answer questions
• More information will be given in the second
week of this course.
Final exam:
• Two short-answer questions
• Two essay type questions
• More information will be given the week
following the reading week.
Some forms of evaluation
• Individual exercises
• Group research assignment
• Oral presentations
• What does this all mean for an online course
during a pandemic?
• No presence meeting. Be safe. Be wise. Time will be given during
online meetings to form groups.
• Presentation is more of a discussion lead by your group. More
information will be given in due time.
Some studying suggestions
How do you study?
“student-life” by Bestindiaedu.com
Encoding
Storage
Stages of Memory
Retrieval
So, how to study effectively?
“Practice makes it perfect”
Photo by Netflix
(1) Practice tests
Picture: “exams 6” by charbeck10
How can you practice?
Flashcards
Picture: “flashcards!” by Hjem
Quizzes
Picture” “LT – Quizzes – Continuous Formative Work” by mattcornock
(2) Spaced Practice
Picture: “2019 Wall Calendar” by Razvan Cucu
(3) Interleaved Practice
Picture: “I need bookshelves” by practicalowl
Elaborative Interrogation and Self-Explanation
Picture: “Thinking” by Grace Fell
Strategies with little efficacy
Excessive highlighter
Picture: “Post-it highlighters” by NinJA999
Rereading over and over again
Picture: “Day 58 of 366” by the evil monkey
What other strategies can help you?
Attend our sessions
Picture: “Image composition” by the_ml
Take notes
Picture: “Note-taking: Cornell Methods” by mattcornock
Learn how to manage your
time!
The pomodoro technique
Stop procrastinating!
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What if nothing is working?
Learn from failure
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Develop a growth mindset
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Seek help
Picture: “Help” by Got Credit
Is it all about school?
Sleep
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Exercise
Picture: “Walk” by chilangoco
Biophilia hypothesis (Wilson, 1984)
Picture: “Ottawa Valley from Waterfall trail in Gatineau Park, Quebec” by
Lezumbalaberenjena
What else is out there?
And finally, a word on etiquette
Picture retrieved from: College etiquette 101, by Mitch Smith in Lincoln Journal Star
Setting the terms of the debate