Thousands of students from diverse backgrounds have found that starting their Purdue University Global education with Academic Strategies has been life-changing. This course is designed to set you on a path of personal and academic growth, beginning with self-assessments to better understand your strengths and areas for improvement. These insights will help you become a more effective learner throughout your academic journey and professional life.
This module, created by Professor Nick, is designed to support your studies as an optional but highly recommended resource. While there are no graded assignments, this space will serve as a repository for important materials, including new documents, slides, and other helpful content. Be sure to check back each week for updates and additional resources to enhance your learning experience.
Before diving in, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Unit 1 content listed in the Table of Contents. This will ensure you know what’s expected and what you need to complete each week.
Each week, I’ll put in a suggested pacing guide to help you progress adequately throughout the course, while giving grace to the other commitments you have at Purdue Global and in your daily lives. You do not have to use the pacing guide; however, it is strongly recommended that you do so. Should you need to work ahead because of life circumstances, please email me directly at nicholas.mahoney@purdueglobal.edu.
| Day | Tasks |
|---|---|
| Wednesday |
● Review the Announcements for this course ● Attend Seminar (may be on a different day depending on your course schedule) ● Review the Supplemental Resources Module provided by your professor for this course ● Familiarize yourself with Unit 1 of this course ● Start Part A: Explore Your Personality in the Discussion Board |
| Thursday |
● Complete the Reading Material ● Complete the Challenge Activity (found in the Reading Material) ● Make flashcards for the 7 words in 7 days challenge (found in the Reading Material) |
| Friday |
● Complete Part B: The Empowered Learner in the Discussion Board ● Continue to practice with your flashcards from Thursday |
| Saturday |
● Post one response to a fellow student in the Discussion Board ● Ensure you post your initial response in the Discussion Board by 11:59pm EST ● Complete the Scavenger Hunt Assignment ● Continue to practice with your flashcards from Thursday |
| Sunday | ● Plan for a rest day sometime this week to ensure you do not get burned out! |
| Monday |
● Post one response to a fellow student in the Discussion Board ● Continue to practice with your flashcards from Thursday ● Complete the 10-question Quiz |
| Tuesday | ● Post one response to a fellow student in the Discussion Board |
Please remember to receive full credit for your discussion post this week, you must post on three different calendar days.
Feel free to reach out to me via phone (720-239-2114) or email (nicholas.mahoney@purdueglobal.edu). It is my goal to get back to you within 24 hours. Please know that I am here to help you in this course and other courses in your program!
Best of luck as you move into this course!