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BSBCRT301A Develop and Extend Critical and Creative Thinking Skills BSBITU302A Create Electronic Presentations BSBCMM401A Make a Presentation BSBITU306A Design and Produce Business Documents BSBCMN201A Communicate in the Workplace

Welcome and Introduction Ms Siobhan Connolly Email: s.connolly@ack.edu.kw

WEEK One Overview

1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Occupational Health and Safety 3. Classroom Expectations 4. Overview

Unit Outlines Courseware & Reference Materials Assessment Policy and Plan 5. Student Contact 6. Questions
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Today we will:

Cover administrative details for the unit Discuss the units

resources, outcomes, expectations

Assessments - what you need to do to pass these assessments

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1. Welcome and Introductions

About Ms Siobhan

Academic background:
Bachelor of Languages & Psychology Master of Educational Technology Diploma in TESOL Diploma in Business Certified Internet Webmaster MCSE & MCSA NEBOSH Certificate

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1. Welcome and Introductions

About Ms Siobhan

Industry experience: ICDL trainer WebCT Train the trainer Oracle training coordinator
Teaching Experience Teacher since 1996, taught in Spain, India, London, Sharjah, Dubai. Middlesex University London from 1996 1998 Dubai Men's College from 1998 - 2004 Instructor at ACK from 2005 til now
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More about me

I am Irish Married Have 2 children I have been in Kuwait for 4 years now Travel is my hobby

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I am available to you

During all class times For a reasonable time after class By appointment You can email me if you have a question or can not make it to class at
s.connolly@ack.edu.kw

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What about you?

1. What is your name? 2. Why are you studying at ACK? 3. What do you expect from other students in the class? 4. What do you expect from the teacher in this classroom?

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2. Occupational Health and Safety

FIRE ALARM If fire alarm is sounded students are asked to follow evacuation procedures and move from the class room calmly and go to the football field where you will be checked off against the roll.

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2. Occupational Health and Safety

SAFETY All students must act in a safe manner at all times whilst in the college. If you see anything that is considered dangerous in the classroom or college tell your instructor or the administration staff immediately.

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2. Occupational Health and Safety

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Learning at ACK

Knowledge, Skills and Attitude

Independent learner Develop study skills Responsible for your own learning Attendance and punctuality Participation and attitude Complete assignments on task and on time Attending lessons properly equipped to learn

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My Learning Expectations

You will learn from everyone in this classroom (contribution) and you will help everyone (support) Mutual respect for each other & the learning environment Ask questions, get help when needed, and learn from mistakes If you need to leave the classroom go quietly

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If you lose your resources or want additional copies of the portfolio activity sheets or handouts they are available on the S drive I expect that you will take responsibility for completing and replacing anything you lose or miss in class

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1. Welcome and Introductions

Learning at ACK

YOU are the future business leaders of Kuwait

and the Gulf region. So.. Be the best you can Develop professional standards

Be world class learn from others

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QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

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3. Classroom Expectations

What are your expectations of class room behavior?

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3. Classroom Expectations
My Expectations: A positive attitude: punctual hard working willingness to learn take responsibility for learning Respect for: yourself your colleagues ACK Staff High expectations and standards Follow ACK Student Code of Conduct (refer to Student Handbook)
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3. Classroom Expectations

My Expectations: Sunglasses are not to be worn in class. One person to talk at any one time. Before entering class, mobile phones placed on silent. Mobile phones are not used in class time. Attendance. 5 minutes late = session absent. If you are late you are quiet coming in No breaks during class sessions.
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QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

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4. Unit and module overview

The unit outline covers:

Unit Descriptions Unit Timetable Assessment Outline Assessment Plan Assessment Instructions

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4. Unit and module overview

The unit material will cover:

In this semester you will taught in a way that allows you to learn skills suited to a real business environment. You will be learning by doing certain tasks for a real business situation that a) gives you knowledge about these subjects , b) lets you apply your knowledge, and c) Lets you demonstrate your abilities.

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Unit and module overview

The scenario The Kuwait City Souk is an exciting and unique concept in Kuwait. You have been selected to make a major presentation to demonstrate how and why your business will add to the success of the souk before its owners decide whether to let you open your business in the souk.
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Unit and module overview

Assumptions The owners of the Souk need to be sure the businesses will be professional and successful Running a business in the souk will give you exclusivity as only one of each type of business will be allowed to operate As a group of operators, you have been given the opportunity to decide the location you can have You have 3 months to decide and make a presentation to the owners of the souk about your proposed business
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Unit and module overview

At the end of the semester you will need to have decided.. What will be your product range Promotional activities for 1st 3 months Pricing decisions cost + ?% Location decisions within the souk People you will need to employ?

All tasks you do this semester for the following units will be based on the business idea you have chosen.. Communicate in the workplace Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills Make a presentation Create an electronic presentation Design & produce business documents
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4. Unit and module overview

Timetable: 16 weeks Assessments:

To be eligible for an A students must:

Successfully complete each assessment on the first attempt Submit/attend assessments on/by the due date
(certified illness may be taken into account with regard to this point)

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How do I use the resources for this class?

Your unit outline study guide section is the key to your success. The study resources & class activities column tells you what will be covered, how you are expected to participate, what tasks are due, what reading needs to be completed, and the PPT presentation that goes with this weeks session
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4. Unit and module overview

Assessment All assessments must be handed in on the due date. An electronic copy of the assessment to be emailed to s.connolly@ack.edu.kw

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4. Unit and module overview

ATTENDANCE Students will be expected to be in attendance at all classes and to be present from the beginning of the class 90% attendance is required if students are to be eligible for a CYA
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5. Student Contact

You Must check your ACK emails everyday. Email: s.connolly@ack.edu.kw My contact hours:
Monday: Wednesday: 10.00 10.30am 12.30 1.00pm
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QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

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