Week 1 Overview
| Site: | Los Angeles Pacific University |
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| Book: | Week 1 Overview |
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| Date: | Sunday, December 22, 2024, 10:04 AM |
Your Strong Start!
What's In It For You?
- Determine ethical ways to utilize A.I. within the standards of LAPU policy.
- Advocate for LAPU.
- Express how to succeed in the university.
- Build self-efficacy using a success map.
During this course you will:
- Examine the integration of Christian faith, life, and learning within the context of LAPU’s diverse learning community.
- Evaluate learning goals in relation to a strategy for the successful completion of their degree.
- Develop appropriate skills to succeed at LAPU, including time management, work-life balance, self-care, good study habits, and goal planning.
- Articulate how and in what ways personal strengths inform academic experience and goals within the university.
- Utilize multiple digital tools to communicate effectively with peers, coaches, and faculty.
- Demonstrate the ability to connect God's story in the Bible to their own faith, life, and learning.
- Demonstrate competency in quantitative reasoning.
- Apply critical thinking skills through the development of analytical reasoning. (Introduced)
- Critically evaluate political, social, economic, or cultural issues through a historical perspective to develop knowledgeable global citizens.
- Demonstrate effective written communication skills. (Introduced)
- Demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
- Analyze diversity as expressed in literature, the fine arts, religious traditions, or language. (Introduced)
Course Introduction
Welcome to LAPU! You are a part of the LAPU community, and we are so happy you're here! This course is designed to help you succeed in college, and we are here to support you every step of the way. You belong here, and you are capable of great things. Let's get started!
Connect With Your Class
- Any questions you have during the session can be posted in the Ask the Prof forum. This is a public space where you can ask questions that can benefit your peers.
Introduce yourself and learn about your classmates in the Community forum.- Review course tips and share your availability to connect with your classmates in the ISTU 101 Study Room (opens in a new window).
, Meet Spark, Your 24/7 Course Assistant
Spark has been trained on all of your course topics and activity instructions. Here are a few things Spark can help you with:
- Explain complex concepts in a clear, concise way.
- Brainstorm discussion and assignment ideas to get you unstuck.
- Strengthen your writing for clear and powerful communication.
- Connect course material to your life and goals.
- Explore the intersection of your faith, life, and learning.
Keep in mind LAPU's policy on AI usage while conversing with Spark.
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