AOP123/223 Course Introduction

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1. WELCOME TO AOP COURSE INTRODUCTION
2. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES COURSE INTRODUCTION COURSE MATERIALS ‣ A place to take notes. ‣ Internet access. ‣ Something to write with. ‣ Your brain. ‣ Course folders - kept here. ‣ Competency log - kept here.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES COURSE INTRODUCTION ATTENDANCE POLICY Each class, you will have a possible 10 points to your attendance grade: ‣ 4 Points: Entrance Ticket ‣ 4 Points: Exit Ticket ‣ 2 Points: Existing Over our 16 classes, there are a total of 160 possible points. However, your grade will be calculated out of 150, meaning you can miss one class penalty-free (but an extra credit opportunity for perfect attendance. There are additional penalties for unexcused class absences.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES COURSE INTRODUCTION ATTENDANCE TICKETS Entrance tickets are distributed when you walk in the classroom and are collected before we get started. Exit tickets are distributed at the end of class and are collected on your way out the door. I’ve allotted 10 minutes for each assignment - no need to arrive early/stay late. For each ticket, you will provide your name, the date, and your answer to the “ticket question” on the board. Each ticket is worth 4 points - you get 1 free point for handing it in and the remaining 3 points will be given based on the quality/correctness of your answer.
5. Briefly introduce yourself. When it comes to your education/career, where are you and where do you want to be? Please include your cell number and e-mail address as well. Today’s Entrance Ticket ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES COURSE INTRODUCTION
6. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES COURSE INTRODUCTION COURSE WEBPAGE Our course webpage is located at 123.prestonaop.com and is the central hub for information, assignments, and resources. Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with it.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES COURSE INTRODUCTION Your American Institute tuition now includes a subscription to Cengage Unlimited, where you get free access to all course materials available on Cengage. Just this once, let’s set up our Cengage Unlimited account. To confirm with Cengage that you’re an AI student, we’ll access Cengage from inside Canvas.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES COURSE INTRODUCTION COURSE “REMIND” On your cell-phone, please go to remind.com and create an account if you don’t already have one. Now install the remind app on your phone and sign in with your account. With remind: ‣ I can send messages to the class. ‣ We can have private conversations. ‣ I can disseminate information/announcements easily. ‣ The program director is also available in our class remind.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES COURSE INTRODUCTION COURSE GRADING SCHEME Item Weight Professionalism 15% Attendance 15% Quizes 15% Final Exam 20% Classwork 10% Homework 10% Lab Competenciess 15% Total 100%
10. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES COURSE INTRODUCTION CLASS SCHEDULE Each class, we’ll follow (roughly) the same schedule: ‣ Announcements ‣ Entrance Ticket ‣ Chapter Presentations/Roundtable ‣ 3 Classwork Assignments ‣ Article & Discussion/Typing Practice ‣ Exit Ticket One classwork assignment each day will be formally graded for content, the other 2 just for completion.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES COURSE INTRODUCTION CHAPTER PRESENTATIONS The first class of each week, we will divide the class up into groups. With your group, you will create a poster with the essential information for your assigned part of the week’s content. Each group will present their poster to the class and answer any questions. We will then conduct a “gallery walk,” where we visit all other posters and add any new ideas/missed content to them with sticky notes. I will scan and post all posters on the course webpage. This is an AOP123/223 specific activity, enjoy not having formal lectures and practice your communication (and creativity!) skills.
12. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES COURSE INTRODUCTION CHAPTER ROUNDTABLE The second class of each week, we conduct a formal roundtable discussion of the chapter material. We will use the discussion questions as a guide for this “meeting;” everyone will get 1 (or more) of the chapter discussion questions and will be responsible for leading the class discussion for that question and any material that goes along with it. This is another opportunity for you to hone your communication skills, understand the course material, and become a more professional speaker.
13. THE WEEKLY CHAPTER PRESENTATIONS AND ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION COUNT TOWARD THE PROFESSIONALISM GRADE. SO DO SOCRATIC SEMINARS (LATER).
14. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES COURSE INTRODUCTION LAB COMPETENCIES Each lab course is associated with a list of competencies you are required to meet before passing. Meeting a competency requirement counts as a classwork assignment and has two associated components: ‣ THE “PROOF” You will turn in some piece of work that shows you are able to fill the competency requirement. Usually this is a specific assignment. ‣ THE “PUDDING” A brief write-up summarizing what the competency means, why it is important to you as an AOP, and how you meet it.
15. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES COURSE INTRODUCTION CLASSWORK ASSIGNMENTS Each class, we will have 3 classwork assignments. Depending on the class, one or more of these assignments may be a lab competency. All lab competencies are graded separately, but one classwork assignment from each class will be formally graded, others are just assigned a(n) (in)complete for participation. Unless otherwise noted, you are encouraged to work together on classwork assignments, but are required to turn in an individual submission. Typically classwork assignments and necessary material will be available on the course webpage.
16. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES COURSE INTRODUCTION ARTICLE & DISCUSSION Once a week, we will read a current article relevant to the business/professional world and watch a video on a similar topic. Then, as a class we will hold a socratic seminar, where we divide the class in half. Each member of the discussion will be responsible for leading us in a discussion question. Unlike our roundtables, socratic seminars are heavily focused on supporting your ideas with evidence from the article or video.
17. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES COURSE INTRODUCTION TYPING PRACTICE Once a week, we will dedicate class time to working on our typing skills and becoming a faster, more advanced typist. I’ve decided to utilize a program called TypingClub for this, but am open to other suggestions.
18. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES COURSE INTRODUCTION CLASSROOM GUIDELINES Bring your body and your brain to every class, and keep them on the entire time. Bring your laptop, phone, and necessary chargers to every class. Communication is key; stay up-to-date with Remind. Reply to questions. If you have a question, ask me. If you have a concern, tell me. If you have food, share with me. I am a reasonable person. Things I do are for a reason. Trust me on this, and be reasonable yourself.