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Strategies for Success

SLS1001 438543

2013-1

This class meets 50% in person and 50% online

Faculty Introduction

My name is Rosa Fuste and I have been teaching SLS1001 Strategies for Success since 2009.  I take pride in my class and my students.  I am also the Broward College Center Manager for the Pines Center located at 16957 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines, FL. 33331


Course Description

This course is tailored for First Time in College students and provides opportunities to learn about Broward  College and higher education, acquire and practice learning strategies, explore personal learning styles, identify career options, and develop life long skills for responsible citizenship.

Methods of Instruction

This is a 3-credit hour blended course. Normally, a 3-credit hour on-campus course would meet two times each week (during a 16 week term) for a total of 3 hours per week or 48 hours per term. In this class, we will meet once a week on-campus, for at least 1.5 hours, and you will engage in structured out-of-class or online activities for the remainder of the class time. These online activities will include graded discussions, graded assignments, a group project, and graded online quizzes.

Learning Outcomes

  1.  Students shall be able to understand and apply key factors in self-motivation and self-management.
  2.   The student shall:  be able to demonstrate familiarity with college organization, rules, regulations, support services and co-curricular programs.
  3. The student shall:  be able to apply various learning strategies and critical thinking strategies to their college course work. 
  4. The student shall:  be able to evaluate and develop their individual life management skills and values.       
  5. The student shall:  be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of Life / Career Planning.
  6. The student shall:  be able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of developing and educational plan.
  7. The student shall:  be able to identify access, navigate and utilize necessary computer and web functions to help them achieve a successful academic and professional experience.

Course Requirements

  • There are no prerequisites for this course
  • New to e-learning? Review the student videos and general information about online learning at the Broward College Online website before enrolling in any online or blended course.
  • Before enrolling in an e-learning course review, computer requirements.
  • Hardware or Software Requirements specific to your course (if different from the BC standard)
  • This class requires on campus attendance
  • All students must obtain their BC email address. It is used for course login.

Course Materials

Keys to Success. 7th Edition by Carter, Bishop, and Kravits
BC College Catalog (available online)
BC Student Handbook (available in Student Life)
Notebook, pen, pencil, and valid BC Student Email

Information Contact

Rosa Fuste
Email: rfuste@broward.edu
Office #954-201-3610
Office Hours: by appointment

How to Access this Course once you are Enrolled in this Course

You will have access to this course the first day the class is scheduled to meet.  You need to log into your BConline course through Broward Colleges home page, click on Desire to Learn link and enter your log in and password.
  • Your BConline User Name is the same as your BC email ID.
  • Your BConline password is the same as your BC email PIN code.
  • If you need login information, obtain BC email user ID and PIN code before attempting to login to BConline.
  • The BC email address site, click on "ID Lookup", then enter your Student# (or INTL Student ID#) and PIN code (2 digit birth month and 4 digit year). Write down your email ID (not the @mail.broward.edu part), which is your BConline User Name.
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