ESEAR - Student Introductions
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Student Introductions | |
Building Our Class Community | |
Instructor: Jennifer Stratton Activity Description: Participants in this activity are instructed to create digital "Name Tags" by filling out a template with personal information, including name, pronouns, and program of study, while adding images and choosing a background color. The goal is to facilitate introductions and encourage peer interaction by allowing individuals to share their interests and aspirations through the provided prompts on the name tag template. Ultimately, the activity aims to foster a sense of community and familiarity among participants through the creative expression of their personal and academic identities. Due: Week 1 | |
Exploring Social Identity | |
Instructor: Yadilette Rivera-Colon Activity Description: This assignment aims to promote inclusivity and create a safe space for students to share aspects of their social identity. Students use a Google Slides template and have the freedom to choose what they would like to share regarding sexual orientation, gender, sex, pronouns, religion, ability, neurodiversity, race, ethnicity, language, national origin, age, hobbies, and favorite songs. Due: Week 1 | |
Favorite Animal | |
Instructor: Laurie Rosner Activity Description: This activity aims to foster early engagement and a positive class atmosphere by having students share information about their pets or favorite animals, promoting a sense of community. It serves as an icebreaker, encouraging students to reflect on why their chosen animal brings them joy and share a picture for extra credit. The broader goal is to segue into a discussion about branding, emphasizing that everything, including animals, can be seen as a brand, thus making learning both enjoyable and interactive. Due: Week 1 | |
Flipgrid Video Introduction | |
Instructor: Adina Alexandru Activity Description: Students will receive an assignment link via “Announcements” in Canvas to join “Flipgrid” prior to the first class for extra points on the first quiz. They record a video of themselves, and share information per the instructions. During the first class, students are asked to see if they recognize their peers based on the previously viewed recordings. Students may be paired up during the course based on their stated hobby preferences. Source: marieventuro.com Due Date: Week 1 | |
Fun Food Truck Experience | |
Instructor: Laurie Rosner Activity Description: This activity uses Padlet and has students share their favorite food truck dishes, describe memorable experiences, and showcase their culinary creativity by designing a themed food truck and dish. The goal is to foster early student interaction, confidence, and a positive learning atmosphere, encouraging students to connect with each other before the first class and introducing an enjoyable and interactive element to the learning experience at BPU. Due: Week 1 | |
Getting to Know You Questionnaire | |
Instructor: Kayla Berthiaume Activity Description: Students complete a questionnaire that consists of various questions and polls that will help them get to know each other before they begin their internship. Due: Week 1 | |
Introduce Yourself | |
Instructor: Kevin Barlowski Activity Description: This assignment involves participating in an introductory forum typical of online courses, where students are encouraged to share information about themselves. The goal is to create a sense of community and provide practice with online communication. Students can choose the level of detail they are comfortable sharing, discussing aspects such as their identity, interests, location, expectations from the course, and any concerns about attending college, with the forum serving as a non-graded opportunity to connect with classmates. Due: Week 1 | |
Name Drop and Chill Out | |
Instructor: Kayla Berthiaume Activity Description: In the Name Drop activity, students are asked to access the “Name Drop” link, record their name and, if desired, their pronouns in their own voice. Students then share their name link in a discussion forum. The purpose is to facilitate introductions among classmates and the instructor. In the Chill Out activity, students review a Google slide deck and contribute by creating one slide that outlines three distinct leisure activities. They also introduce themselves and share one of their hobbies. The goal is to collectively create a "Chill Out Guide" for the class. Due: Week 1 | |
Name Drop and Syllabus Quiz | |
Instructor: Kayla Berthiaume Activity Description: In the Name Drop activity, students are asked to access the “Name Drop” link, record their name and, if desired, their pronouns in their own voice. Students then share their name link in a discussion forum. The purpose is to facilitate introductions among classmates and the instructor. The syllabus quiz consists of 10 questions and is untimed. It serves as a tool for engaging with course material, understanding important information about policies, communication methods, and assignments, and ensuring alignment with course expectations. Students have the flexibility to retake the quiz as many times as needed. Due: Week 1 | |
Name Pronunciation | |
Instructor: Laurie Rosner Activity Description: In this Padlet activity, students will share the spelling and pronunciation of their names, indicate their preferred way of being addressed, and provide insights into the significance of knowing names. Additionally, they will articulate the importance of accurately pronouncing names in the context of business communication. Due: Week 1 | |
National Endowment for the Humanities | |
Instructor: Lisa Ruch Activity Description: In the first week, students explore the website of the National Endowment for the Humanities and share in class what they found interesting or exciting about their mission/activities to reinforce the course's opening reading and discussion. Due: Week 1 | |
Product Discussion | |
Instructor: Laurie Rosner Activity Description: In this Padlet activity, students will share their favorite company or product that effectively communicates through multiple channels. The template and example provided aim to prompt students to share insights about their chosen businesses or products before the first online class. Due: Week 1 | |
Share Music and Create a Class Playlist | |
Instructor: Kevin Barlowski Activity Description: In this activity provided by OneHE, each student is tasked with selecting a piece of music to share with the class. They play the chosen music for everyone and provide an explanation of why they like it. The purpose of this activity is to encourage students to share aspects of themselves, specifically their musical tastes, fostering a sense of community as they discuss their choices with their classmates. Due: Week 1 | |
Social Policy and You | |
Instructor: Kayla Berthiaume Activity Description: In this discussion activity, students provide a personal interpretation of Social Policy, linking it to current events and explaining its relevance to the student's future role in the healthcare system. Additionally, students are asked to create a "Wordle" collage describing themselves. This fosters a larger discussion on social policy, individual interests, and potential overlaps with course content, which is valuable for future group work in the course. Due: Week 1 | |
Virtual Name Tags | |
Instructor: Katie Wiens Activity Description: In an effort to begin building our online community and getting to know one another, students introduce themselves using Google Slides by creating a Virtual Name Tag. Due: Week 1 | |
Virtual Name Tags | |
Instructor: Brenda Hardin Abbott Activity Description: This Virtual Name Tag activity encourages collaborative meaning-making and self-introduction. Participants use slides with customizable backgrounds, including essential details like name, pronouns, and town, along with three favorite children's books. Optional additions may include activities, favorites, pets, and fun facts. Due: Week 1 | |
Virtual Name Tags | |
Instructor: Kathryn Wiezbicki-Stevens Activity Description: For this activity, students are instructed to create a Virtual Name Tag on Google Slides following specific guidelines. The Name Tag should include personal information such as name, preferred pronouns, and place of origin, along with details about career goals, a personal "spark," insights from a provided Ted Talk by Dr. Peter Benson, a question about the course, and the addition of comments on at least three classmates' slides for interactive engagement. Due: Week 1 | |
Where Are You Joining Us From? | |
Instructor: Kevin Barlowski Activity Description: This icebreaker activity encourages students to explore the geographical diversity within the class by visually mapping their locations on a world map in Padlet. The purpose is to foster connection and appreciation for the variety of perspectives and experiences present in the class. Students are instructed to add a pin to indicate their location, share a brief comment about their city or interesting facts, and explore the locations shared by their classmates for a richer sense of community. Due: Week 1 | |