MUSI 1100 Transitioning to University Studies in Music | Instructor: Dr. Vicky V. Johnson Office 122 Phone: Ext. 9238 Email: vjohnson@tarleton.edu 
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Blackboard Blooms Grade Calculator HELP Syllabus FYS Rubric 
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 | Note: This is an organic document! It will change. You are responsible for what is on this page, not a copy you made at the beginning of the semester. | | The dates given in the right column are the due dates, not the day we will work on assignments in class. If there is ever a problem with an assignment (technology problem, don't understand it, can't find it, etc.) do not wait until the due date (or time) to explain your problem. |
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| Transition Week Introduction Names/advisors Syllabus Take handwritten notes on everything. That will be part of your grade. Slack invitation https://join.slack.com/t/fys2017/shared_invite/MjI4MjI4Nzg0MTQ5LTE1MDI5ODk0MjgtZmQwNWZlMjY4Yg Poll Everywhere PollEv.com/VICKYJOHNSON661 Text VICKYJOHNSON661 to 22333 Build your own Planner/Journal | Assignments due:
| Wed | First journal entry Prompt: Why are you here? Even if you don't have your Planner yet, print some paper and you can add it to your planner later. |
| Wed | Bring a question Write it down; no signature necessary |
fys2017.slack.com Thursday, we will also do some dictation! Online piano |
Week 1 Aug 28-Sep 1 Time Management Heads up! Your final project will be to construct an ePortfolio. If you would like to get a head start, go to the Portfolium page and get started! 
How to Study/Learn | Assignments due:
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| Thu | Journal entry Prompt: Goals List at least 3 goals on each level: See Time Management Avoid these words: get, be, more, enough, work on, become, sooner, earlier, have, learn to, nice, friendly, make, become, better, etc. Be specific: Learn my music. Be able to play "title" straight through with no mistakes. Make new friends. Strike up a conversation at lunch with one person I do not know. Become more organized. Complete my daily to-do list the night before for an entire month. Get a job. Send out two new applications. Get enough rest. Go to bed at 10:00pm. Save money. Add $20 per week to my study abroad fund. Get in shape. Schedule 1 hr at the Fitness Center 3 times this week. Be the best I can be. Redo this assignment. |
Note: on Thursdays, beginning in Week 3, you will include a Blackboard grade check. Download this Grade Check template. It will be randomly checked throughout the semester and graded at the end for completion. Encore game with cards Make a note of questions in your Planner. I will periodically ask for more. |
Week 2 Sep 4-8 Wellness with Dr. Robertson on Tuesday Roadblocks are there to keep those out who don't want it enough. How to describe music (how to communicate effectively) Analysis by Listening Thursday: Revisit goal-setting | Assignments due:
| Tue | Journal entry Prompt: Describe your study habits in high school. Did they help you be successful? Why or why not? |
| Thu | Written assignment Outline your study plan for this semester. Include specific places, times, materials, and strategies. Why will this plan ensure your success? Put this assignment on paper that will fit in your planner. If it is sloppy, I will return it to you. |
| Thu | Journal entry Prompt: What is your favorite song/music piece? What do you love about it? How does it make you feel? What about the music makes you feel that way? |
What courses are you having trouble with? What have you found to be unexpected so far? |
Week 3 Sep 11-15 Portfolium introduction with Doug Hanna on Tuesday Critical Thinking Critical reading | Assignments due:
| Tue | Journal entry Prompt: "Don't play what's there. Play what's not there." ~ Miles Davis What does this quote mean to you? |
| Thu | Journal entry + grade check Prompt: Recall a compliment you received that you especially value. What was it and why did you value it above others? |
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Week 4 Sep 18-22 Group Project (due next Tuesday, Sep 26) 1. Identify a campus problem a. Articulate and explain the problem b. Why is it a problem? For whom? 2. Research and find a solution a. Who is the point person for information? b. What has been done about it in the past? c. What specific action can be taken now? 3. Be ready to present your findings on due date Note: all members of the group must have both research and presentation responsibilities for a grade. Refer back to Study Plan from Week 2 Midterm Financial Literacy SALT | Assignments due:
| Tue | Journal entry Prompt: Confirmation bias Do you have confirmation bias? Don't say "No," we all have it. Name 3 examples with explanations. |
| Thu | Journal entry + grade check Prompt: Identify a decision you are struggling with. What are the pros and cons? |
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Week 5 Sep 25-29 ePortfolio Professionalism Draw your Future
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| Tue | Group project presentation |
| Tue | Journal entry Prompt: What issues have caused you the most stress this far into your first semester? What transition into college life has been the most difficult? What course(s) are most difficult for you and why? |
| Thu | Draw Your Future Print this template and complete the drawing. Do not draw student on left side and finished on the right. Draw your current reality and your desired current reality. |
| Thu | Journal entry + grade check Prompt: Describe the characteristics and behaviors of someone who exhibits professionalism. This should be a pretty long list! |
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Week 6 Oct 2-6 Music Business Careers with Dr. Tejada on Tuesday Types of Music Careers Degree planning
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| Tue | Journal entry Prompt: Identify 3 behaviors or habits that you have that do not exhibit professionalism. Why do you do/have them? Outline the steps you can take to change them. |
| Thu | Journal entry + grade check Prompt: What are your hobbies outside of music? What are your skills outside of music? What are your fun activities outside of music? |
| Thu | Written assignment Print out this Complete Semester Plan Use the rotation schedule in the Music Major Handbook and your specific degree plan in DegreeWorks, fill out your plan. If you have already done this with your advisor, just copy it over to this form. |
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Week 7 Oct 9-13 ePortfolio Presentations The benefit of failure Google Bias | Assignments due:
| Tue | Journal entry Prompt: "I really wish others knew this about me:" (a complete page) |
| Thu | Portfolium presentations Each student will present his/her ePortfolio to the class |
| Thu | Journal entry + grade check Prompt: My successes so far/ my failures so far |
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Week 8 Oct 16-20 "In my next 8 weeks . . ." Refer back to Study Plan from Week 2 What we look for in a High School Assistant | Assignments due:
| Tue | Turn in planners for grading These will be graded on 3 C's: 1. Can you follow instructions 2. Completeness of assignments and requirements 3. Creativity |
| Thu | Journal entry + grade check Prompt: Reflection Assess the FYS course. What helped you? How would you change it to make it more useful/helpful for the next group of First Year Students? |
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