RU-FIT Week 2

Why is it important to create a learning plan each semester at the university level?

• To keep track of assignments and due dates

• To ensure academic success and manage workload

• To communicate effectively with faculty and staff

• To participate in student success programs

What should you include in an email to a faculty or staff member?

• Abbreviations and text speak

• Emoticons and emojis

• Clear explanation of the reason for the email

• All capital letters

When should you follow up if a faculty or staff member doesn't respond to your email?

• Immediately after sending the email

• Within 24 hours

• After a week

• Never follow up

What should you avoid in online discussions?

• Sharing different perspectives

• Repetition of your own ideas

• Disagreeing with points, not people

• Using sarcasm

What is the purpose of a discussion in an online setting?

• To show and tell ideas

• To raise thoughts or questions for others to respond to

• To avoid direct repetition of ideas

• To avoid sharing different perspectives

What should you do to create cohesion and community in online discussions?

• Avoid personal judgments or emotional responses

• Avoid using first names

• Avoid offering assistance

• Avoid positive feedback

What is the format for Assignment #1: Education in the United States?

• Single-spaced, 10-point font, Arial or Times New Roman

• Double-spaced, 12-point font, Arial or Times New Roman

• Double-spaced, 10-point font, Arial or Times New Roman

• Single-spaced, 12-point font, Arial or Times New Roman

How many paragraphs should be included in Assignment #1: Education in the United States?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What should be included in the report for Assignment #1: Education in the United States?

• Specific examples from RU-FIT lessons and course syllabi

• General observations about education in the United States

• Personal opinions without any evidence

• Comparison of academic expectations with other countries

How should you contact your instructor?

• Through social media

• Through personal email

• Through Canvas Inbox or official Rutgers email

• Through phone calls