EDU 201B5: Quick Reference Notes

Class meets once per week; hybrid schedule introduced by instructor.
Elementary education track uses a hybrid setup: typically one in-person day per week; some classes may require an additional in-person session.
MyPath shows all enrolled classes; instructors teach multiple sections.
Email etiquette: include course name and section in your message to help the instructor identify you quickly.

Start Here tab is the standard entry point; includes course overview, course description, instructor bio, and how the course ties to standards.
Course overview details what will be covered; course description explains learning outcomes and standards alignment.
BlackBoard Ultra help guide is available for new students; review if you’re new to college.

Accommodations: go to the Anderson Technical Building; IEPs from high school do not transfer automatically after graduation.
Bring a note from your doctor listing what you need; self-advocacy is encouraged.
Student Success Center houses coaches for scheduling, stress, and other needs; MyPath contains scheduling and email tools.
Resource guides provide escalation paths (division dean: Britton Shirley) if issues remain unresolved.

Learn to email professionally; address recipients properly; be concise and solution-focused (e.g., request a discussion about a grade).
Be mindful of leaving the gradebook unchecked; professional communication can help resolve concerns.

Observation folder is essential and will be used repeatedly; all observations require a background check and fingerprints.
Choose a district (e.g., McCracken) and stay with it; background checks cannot be shared across districts.
Begin exploring observation options early this week.

ACT score considerations affect course placement and readiness.
Many students pursue the two-plus-two pathway with Paducah Murray State campus; plan to maximize benefits of local coursework before student teaching.

Bring a laptop; have a notebook or binder to organize materials.
Access free software via MS 365; save work to OneDrive to avoid data loss; cloud storage enables access from any device.
Mac users may need to convert documents to Word or PDF for submissions.
Typical submission formats are Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF; Chrome is recommended.
Trial submission activity: create a Word document with name, address, phone, date, and adviser’s name; submit via the trial submission box to test setup and attendance.

The course has $8$ course competencies; the college is revising these with the KCTCS education committee.
Skills emphasized include communication, eye contact, professional manners, and critical thinking.
Do not rely on AI for coursework; there can be ghost words detected in submissions; demonstrate your own knowledge and work.

Grading: total points available is $1760$ ; syllabus may change; stay informed about any updates.
Late work is due by $11:59\text{ PM}$ on the due date; extensions are not automatic.
In adverse weather, online or alternate assignments may be provided.
There are clubs such as the Future Educator Club for in-person cohorts; opportunities to engage with communities and strengthen your resume.