Introduction to the I Term

Why do I need Canvas?

• To submit assignments

• To communicate with teachers

• To check on course activity

• To download class material

What does W5 mean?

• Wednesday at 5

• Wednesday March 5

• Wednesday, module 5

• Week 5

What about your cellphone?

• If you have doubts, ask your teacher, not Google

• Keep it your bag and in silence

• Do not EVER take selfies in class

• NEVER use it to access class materials or write tasks

Which of these are English Language I Skills Modules?

• general linguistics, phonics, literary studies

• applied grammar, linguistics and writing

• speaking, academic writing and phonics

• listening, speaking and writing

How can you access the CANVAS course site?

• Mi Portal, Información Académica, course Canvas logo

• no idea

• Frm Mi Portal or http://canvas.uc.cl

• only through cursos.canvas.uc.cl

What book are we using and when do we bring it?

• The PDF Materials prepared by the Language Team, March 20

• We won't use a book

• All those in the Bibliography, next week

• A printed English-English Dictionary, tomorrow

How is uni going to be different from school?

• Everything depends on me alone now

• I will need to balance study time and social life

• I won't have time to see my school friends

• I'm finally free to do what I choose

What's the best approach towards expectations?

• don't expect anything and you won't be disappointed

• don't set yourself unrealistic goals

• be content with whatever you get

• be realistic and work to achieve your goals