Introduction Course for Master's students - Academic Skills (autumn 2020)
The
course is meant for first year (entry) students in ICT Innovation
Master's programme. However, all ICT Innovation students (entry &
exit) are asked to sign up for the course as the MyCourses page will be
used as a platform (with restricted access) to share the orientation
week material. There is no need to unregister later.
All course events will be online (e.g. Zoom). The
links to the events will be added to this page before the start of the
event. The events will be recorded and the recording will be added to
Materials page on the following day of the event.
The
coordinator of the course is Aino Roms. Please send an email to
aino.roms(at)aalto.fi if you have questions about the course.
Note: You have two alternatives for lecture 4. The Express Introduction to Academic Writing workshop (two groups) has limited seats. The registration opens on 17 September at 4 pm (GMT+3). See more information in Lecture 4A and in Announcements.
All events of the course have now been scheduled and the information in WebOodi is up to date.
Date, time and link to Zoom |
Topic |
---|---|
August |
Digital pre-orientation & Quiz (independently) |
Orientation Week 31 Aug - 4 Sep |
Programme and major specific orientation events & personal appointment with Aino Roms (orientation week material will be uploaded here) |
Thu 10 September, 4-6 pm (GMT+3), https://aalto.zoom.us/j/67902009730 |
Lecture 1: Intercultural Communication
Skills & Introduction to Finnish Culture |
weeks- 38-39 (no lecture, see lecture 4B) |
Lecture 2: Academic Integrity & Avoiding Plagiarism (self-study material) |
Fri 2 October, 12-2pm (GMT+3),
|
Lecture 3: Skills for studying remotely -
leading oneself and participating in group work |
Wed 30 September 12-2pm or Thu 1 October 4-6 pm |
Lecture 4A: Express Introduction to Academic
Writing (workshop) - Limited seats, see more information in Lecture 4A / 4B section |
weeks 39-41 |
Lecture 4B: Time management skills (self-study material, coming up on 24 Sep) |
Thu 15 October, 4:15-5 pm https://zoom.us/j/94586166688 |
Lecture 5: The changing demands of working
life / How to optimize my cognitive performance by Hintsa Performance |