Transcript Introduction

Introduction
 PRGodin
Updated August 2013
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Instructor Background
• Paul Godin
• Industry Experience:
• 12 years in Data Communications (manufacturing & distribution
environment, primarily in technical sales and management)
• Instructional Experience:
• 17 years experience at SAIT
• Other
• Learning Experience:
• Industrial Electronics
• Over 1000 hours of industry training, approx. 100 different
manufacturers
• Over 500 hours of courses taken since joining SAIT.
• BC Instructor Diploma
• C.E.T.
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Contact Information
• SAIT Office:
Tel: 403-284-8976
Room: E409D (Burns Building)
Email: paul.godin @ sait.ca
Schedule available on web site
• Personal/Home Office:
Telephone and email contact provided in class
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Communication
• You may communicate with me to:
 To advise me of any anticipated absence.
 Discuss any aspects of the class you wish.
 Discuss your marks and achievement level.
 Address any issues you may have or challenges
you may be facing.
Being a student is not easy. I know what
resources are available, and guarantee
confidentiality.
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Services
 SAIT has many services and resources available to help
students succeed.
 Take advantage of these resources. Part of your tuition
funds them.
 See www.sait.ca (Student Resources) for listing
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Campus Services
Frequently Used Services:
 Food and Food Services
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Prepared foods
SAITSA: Convenience Stores, Odyssey Coffeehouse, Gateway
SAIT convenience store and the Marketplace
Coffee Shops
 Parking
 Recreation (includes swimming, weight training, bowling, ping pong, organized
team, etc)
 C-Train/U-Pass service
 Lockers (SAITSA)
 …plus many other services too numerous to list
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Learning Resources
Tutors and Learning Skills (MC221) 284-7050
 Tutors for basic: computers, math, programming, logic,
electronics available. They can find a tutor for other
subjects with advanced notice.
 Mini seminars on developing various learning skills.
 English Language Skills Development
 Library (study rooms, computers and printing available)
 Book Store
 Laptop and Computer Support (G130, MB004)
 Student Advising & Counseling 284-7023
 Anxiety, Stress and other personal Issues
 Career and Educational Guidance
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Student Resources
Complete list available on www.sait.ca
SAITSA (Student Association) 284-8036
Campus Health Services R41 284-8666
International and Aboriginal Student services
Student Employment & Pre-Employment
Special Needs services
Interfaith Advising, Meditation Rooms
SAIT Policies
Security, Safewalk, Harassment/Discrimination hotline
Assistance with: Tax returns, food, budgeting, housing, loans,
etc
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Other Resources
Student Financial Awards (Bursaries, Scholarships, Grants).
 See the Student Awards Guide Booklet
 Applications are typically during the fall semester
 Additional grants/scholarships available outside of SAIT
 DO IT
Innovation and Applied Research funding
 Funds for student projects (need to meet specific criteria).
Accreditation Examinations
 SAIT is an examination center for Microsoft, Cisco,
CompTIA and more.
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Other Resources
Prior Learning and Recognition (PLAR) Center
 Credit transfers to and from other institutions.
 Documented industry experience for prior learning credits
Transfer Options (Articulation Advisors)
 Credit, Certificate and Diploma transfers between SAIT, different
SAIT programs and other institutions.
Other Services
 SAIT has access to experts to provide the specific resources a
student needs, or may acquire equipment needed by a student.
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School of ICT Contacts
 Office located N401 (Burns Building)
 Reception: 403-284-8543
 Interim Dean: Mary Resch
 Associate Interim Dean: Dr. Steve Olson
 Program Chairs:
 Brenda Domeij (Semester 1 IT, IT-CS, BXST)
 Jim Murtagh (ENT, IT-SD)
 Kevin DeMone (IT-TS, IT-NS)
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FOIPP
 The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act is in effect at SAIT.
 Your privacy is assured.
 Marks, any other evaluations or personal information are
not publicly given out, nor are they provided over the
telephone or via email.
 Discussions between the student and the instructor are
kept confidential.
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Core Competencies
15%
 Professionalism is an integral part of a successful career.
 Requirement based on accreditation and industry advisories
 A gradable component of every course; SAIT prepares
students for the workforce.
 These Core Competencies will be assessed and a mark will
be assigned.
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Expectations
Expected:
 Attend (present and on-time)
 Participate
 Prepare & Manage
 Professional attitude & conduct
 Appropriate Technology Use
Not accepted:
 Late assessments (few exceptions granted)
 Cheating/plagiarism
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Attendance
 “The policy of the Board of Governors is to expect student
attendance in all aspects of every program.”
 ICT Attendance Policy:
Unexcused
Absences
Warning Meet With
Consequence
10% of Total Course
Hours
1st
Instructor
Discuss consequences
of further absences
20% of Total Course
Hours
2nd
Academic Chair
Deduct one letter grade
from final course mark
Academic Chair
Course fail (‘F’ Grade)
30% of Total Course
Hours
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Why is Attendance Important?
• You are preparing for the workforce, and this includes regular (on-time)
attendance. It’s about developing professional habits.
• General discussions, sharing opinions and working with others are
important aspects of preparing for the workforce.
• Clarifications, missed information & activities are difficult to obtain. Some
important information is only available from the in-class instruction. In
addition, instructors will give clues to upcoming test questions.
• Lectures and discussions increase retention and decrease study time.
• Not all information needs to be assessed if the learner is participating in
class. Without participation there is less learning.
• Classmates are an important learning resource. They make your
experience as a student less stressful. Absences alienates you from
them.
• Absenteeism decreases willingness for others to help, decreases core
competency marks and significantly decreases the odds for course
success.
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Attendance
 Instructors will be taking attendance.
 If you must miss a class due to circumstances, please email
or call in advance.
 If you miss too many classes, you will need to meet with
the program coordinator.
 Difficult to make up missed classes, especially missed labs.
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Technology
 Follow the policies and guidelines for laptop and other
technology use.
 Use responsibly. The classroom is considered a
professional environment.
 Don’t let technology be a source of distraction for you or
others.
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Student Success Strategy
(My Top 5 Success Strategies)
 Time Management. Manage you time and prioritize your tasks.
Complete all assessments in advance of deadlines.
 Attendance. Catching up is frustrating and time-consuming. Attend
every class and arrive on time.
 Balance. Maintain a balance between study, sleep, and
entertainment.
 Reward. Do what is important first, and reward yourself for
accomplishing it afterward.
 Understand the material. Aim to understand as much of the
material as possible and continually maintain your knowledge level.
Prepare for the next class. If you have difficulty understanding a
concept, seek help immediately.
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My Personal Challenges as a Student (1)
 Reading Textbooks
 Problem:
 I couldn’t retain information, had trouble being motivated, some
texts put me to sleep
 Solution:
 Set smaller goals: Don’t try to read an entire chapter; set a
section or a few pages as a goal.
 Read often: Take frequent but short breaks between reading
sessions. Read more during the day.
 Take notes: After every paragraph paraphrase what you just
read in your own words in a notebook. Re-read if you don’t fully
understand or use additional textbooks. Active reading makes a
big difference.
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My Personal Challenges as a Student (2)
 Time Management
 Problem:
 Not enough time to study, too tired to study
 Solution:
 Stay at school to study: There are often too many distractions at
home. Effective studying means finding a distraction-free,
motivating and study-inducing location. Find a place at school.
You may also study with classmates.
 Set priorities: Study is a priority. Do not put it off. Do not start
study sessions late in the evening. Set a routine.
 Read in advance: Knowing even a little about what is to be
discussed is a significant help.
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My Personal Challenges as a Student (3)
 Level of Understanding
 Problem:
 Trouble understanding some concepts, panic, memorizing took a
long time, did not see relevance of some subjects.
 Solution:
 Know the basics: Understand concepts at the beginning of a
course as everything builds on these concepts.
 Seek help immediately: Maintain a high knowledge level and
keep up.
 Formulas: Do not memorize formulas. Understand the concepts
behind the formulas.
 Study in advance: Do not wait for a test to prompt learning.
Studying for a test should be a review.
 Relevance: Trust the instructors. Your time is very valuable
therefore the content is important and relevant.
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My Personal Challenges as a Student (4)
 Other
 Know the school:
 Become part of the school culture, participate in events.
 Resources:
 Take advantage of the available resources such as tutoring and free
use of facilities.
 Classmates:
 Get to know your classmates and those in advanced semesters.
 Technology:
 Practice technology and communication black-outs when studying.
Turn off the phone and do not use distracting apps on the
computer.
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Learning Resources
 Textbook (Hard copy or ebook)
 Web site
 Presentations (ppt)
 Labs (doc)
 Various Files
 Other Web Resources (may include D2L)
 Lab Modules (printed)
 Basic Lab kits and parts provided in lab
 Instructor Presentations
 Specialized software as needed
Please note there are no specific theory modules available.
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Technology Overload
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Technology Relief
This certificate entitles the bearer to a relief period
from a Technology-Enhanced Presentation.
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Course Web Page Tour
Sections of the web page
Modules
Labs
Assignments and Exams
Outline
Links
Instructor
Other sites
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Tools you’ll need to use
MS PowerPoint
MS Word
MS Excel
Browser
Printer Configuration
Specialized software
 ENT: Altera’s Quartus II, EWB, MS Paint
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