WELCOME TO THE JUNGLEA FUN AND GAMES SURVIVAL MENU EDAC 634 DR. CHANG Battle plans designed by Kathy Ritter

Slow down and proceed with caution…it’s a jungle out there!

A WORD TO THE WISE

THE LAW OF THE JUNGLE:The Class Syllabus

• Do not be overwhelmed at the first look, this is multi-tasking not quicksand.

• Take each week as it comes and form a plan to complete the required tasks.

• Be sure to do something toward completion of tasks daily SO several days do not attack you all at once!

• Maintain a list or planner of due dates for activities.

• Always ask questions if you do not understand.

Surviving the heat by keeping the pace

WEEKLY DISCUSSIONS

• You will need to make two posts and reply to posts of other classmates.

• Post at the beginning of the week to stay ahead of the game.

• Take advantage of all the multi-media video and audio web links provided, not just the text.

• Take time to learn from the experiences of classmates.

• Give other classmates the opportunity to learn from your experiences.

• This is a lot of writing and you will need to check your discussion link daily to keep up with time restraints…don’t get trampled in the stampede!

Get a Head Start on the Competition

BE IN IT TO WIN IT!

This is where all your experience pays off.

Show your best collaboration to keep the game alive!

GROUP WORK SURVIVAL STRATEGIES

• Slow and steady wins the race here.

• At first look, so many tasks may seem daunting.

• Remember, you are not in it alone.

• Working together will allow individual strengths to surface and save the day!

• Let your voice ring loudly and contribute your best ideas and support.

• Communicate like your life depends on it with all of your group members.

• Be available at all times to lend a helping hand, or have someone on standby for you.

• Brush up on your APA and writing skills, they are your best weapons for success.

TOGETHER WE ARE BETTER!

Remember… there is strength in numbers.

• You will need to build a blog site to upload all of your group assignments to.

• Since you have creativity, choose the blog that will serve all of your needs of building separate tabs for postings and editing easily.

• Explore the layout of available blog types thoroughly before you choose one, this is a battle plan that will serve you well in the future.

• Your best defense is a good offense. Learn how to transfer pictures to your blog so you don’t waste valuable time later when the battle is closing in.

• Make good friends with someone who is armed and tech savvy, they will be your backup.

The Battle of the Blog…orFinding the trees among the jungle.

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTESTGENERAL TIPS OF THE TRADE:

Keep up with weekly announcements that Dr. Chang may post on Blackboard. They contain valuable intelligence.

Dr. Chang is an email away if you need her. She will always get right back to you with answers or suggestions to your problems.

Implement a planner or calendar as your battle strategy. Write down all assignments, due dates, and check frequently.

Last but not least…PANIC IN SMALL DOSES …and take one day at a time.

CLASS SURVIVAL DEDICATIONS• This slide is dedicated to my group members who

have had my back in battle.

• Without these comrades, the jungle would have been more densely overgrown and much less maneuverable.

• PURPLE HEARTS ARE AWARDED TO:Rayla Dawalt

Javita JohnsonAngela Britton

• And especially to Debi DeJesus who has been my confidant and cohort throughout the battle.