Instructor
Information
Name: Eric Nacke
Office: R130Y
Phone: (425)
564-2145
Email: e.nacke@bellevuecollege.edu
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Office
Hours: Wednesday from
12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., or by appointment.
I love questions, and I love talking with you and getting to know
you better. So please come visit me during my office hours. I am waiting for
you! I am here to help you succeed and do what I can to support you in your studies.
I-BEST
stands for Integrated Basic Education
Skills Training. I-BEST classes combine an academic
skills class with college-credit classes. The classes are designed to help
students improve language and academic skills while working toward a college certificate
that will increase employment opportunities and education options.
The
goal of this Academic Skills Class is to support you in your efforts to complete
the Office Assistant Certificate Program and to become a successful,
independent learner. In this class, I will
provide instruction, guidance, and assistance in your efforts to complete the
program. However, what you gain from the program depends on the
effort you put into it. The more
effort you put into your learning, the more you will learn.
In the Academic Skills Class, we will:
•
Develop a
personal study plan
•
Practice
ways to keep our work organized
•
Preview and
review material from the content classes
•
Practice reading
strategies
•
Study
specialized vocabulary related to the content material
•
Work in
groups and as a class to understand and complete assignments
• Write regularly about what we are learning
and how we are learning
• Create a portfolio of our work
In addition to the academic skills
class, I co-teach in the BTS content classes for at least 50 percent of the
time. I will be teaching with instructor Keith Rowley. We will work together to
make the lessons as clear and understandable as possible. We will be writing
key ideas and vocabulary on the whiteboard, answering and asking questions, guiding
individual students, and doing what we can to make the classes informative and
engaging. Our goal is to help you learn and keep up with the pace of the class
while having a good time. We like to have fun, and we think you probably do,
too.
Learning Objectives and Course Outcomes
Through the OA
certificate program, we will learn and practice organization, time management,
study skills, communication skills, computer skills, and critical-thinking
skills. At the end of the I-BEST program, successful students should be able
to:
·
Organize and
manage electronic folders and files
·
Apply
time-management strategies to complete assignments consistently and on time
·
Read and
comprehend a variety of texts, including textbooks, email messages, business
communications, Web pages, and spreadsheets
·
Use online
resources to research a topic
·
Interpret
icons and onscreen computer commands
·
Listen to
and follow complex instructions, lectures, presentations, and explanations
·
Use
Microsoft Office computer software to complete a variety of tasks, including
designing, creating, and editing documents and spreadsheets
·
Apply
critical-thinking skills to overcome obstacles and correct mistakes
·
Assess
information and select appropriate software applications to solve real-world
problems and complete projects and tasks
·
Create a portfolio
of selected work created in the content classes
At
the end of Winter Quarter, successful students should be able to:
Read with Understanding
·
Recognize
unfamiliar and specialized words, computer terminology and abbreviations
·
Demonstrate
familiarity with common business software commands and vocabulary
·
Locate
important information, read for detail, and determine missing information using
a wide range of strategies
·
Monitor and
enhance comprehension using a wide range of strategies, such as posing and
answering questions, trial and error, and adjusting reading pace
· Actively apply prior knowledge to assist in understanding
information in texts
·
Organize
information using strategies, such as sequencing and categorization
Convey (Share) Ideas in Writing
·
Determine
the purpose and audience for communicating
·
Appropriately
use both everyday and specialized vocabulary and a variety of sentence
structures to convey ideas
·
Make edits
of grammar, spelling, sentence structure, language usage and text structure,
often with the help of software editing and proofing tools
Listen
Actively
· Understand
English conversations, lectures, and instructions that are at or near normal
speed.
· Listen to
and follow complex instructions that include specialized, technical vocabulary.
·
Identify and take notes on key points in
class lectures and instructions.
Speak So Others Can Understand
· Use
appropriate vocabulary and grammar to express ideas and needs.
· Ask relevant
questions to clarify key points in lectures and instructions.
· Discuss
projects and assignments in small groups.
·
Contribute ideas and suggestions toward
completing small-group projects and activities.
About Class
Every class day you will need to:
1. Come to class on time.
2. Turn the ringer off on your cell
phone.
3. Be polite and respectful of everyone
in class.
4. Bring your books, flash drive, paper,
and pens.
5. Complete classwork and homework.
6. Work individually and in groups, and
help each other when appropriate.
|
Item |
Points |
Quantity |
Total |
|
Attendance |
5 |
30 |
150 |
|
Discussions |
10 |
10 |
100 |
|
Portfolio |
100 |
1 |
100 |
|
Total |
350 |
||
|
Percent of Total |
Letter Grade |
|
95% – 100% |
A |
|
91% – 94% |
A- |
|
87% – 90% |
B+ |
|
83% – 86% |
B+ |
|
80% – 82% |
B- |
|
77% – 79% |
C+ |
|
73% – 76% |
C |
|
70% – 72% |
C- |
|
65% – 69% |
D+ |
|
60% – 64% |
D |
|
0% – 59% |
F |
CASAS Testing
We will have CASAS post-testing in reading
and math at the end of the quarter. All I-BEST students are required to take
these tests, even if you are not enrolled in the academic skills class. They
are both one-hour tests.
Conferencing
I will schedule a time to meet with each of
you twice during the quarter. The first will be in the middle of the quarter
and is a chance to check in with you about how everything is going. The second
conference will be at the end of the quarter. We will discuss your
achievements, next steps, and long- and short-term goals.
In addition to conferencing, I am available
to talk at any time. Please do not hesitate to stop by during my office hours,
or at any time. No topic is too small. I love conversation, and I’m a good
listener.
Advising
· Elaine Nutter, Student Pathway Specialist – Elaine is an excellent resource
for discussing and planning next steps in your education and career. Her office
is room R130-V. She can be reached at (425) 564-2349 or by email at enutter@bellevuecollege.edu.
· Marie Kyllo, I-BEST Manager – Marie is available to support I-BEST students in getting
access to the resources and tools that they need to succeed in their studies.
She is in room R230. She can be reached at (425) 564-2476 or by email at marie.kyllo@bellevuecollege.edu.
BTS and I-BEST computer labs are
available for your use according to the schedules below. The assistants in the
classroom will answer questions to the best of their ability. Show respect and
patience; they do not know everything. Lab assistants are not allowed to help with
quizzes or tests.
|
· Tuesday: A132,
3:10 - 5:00 p.m. · Wednesday: A132, 3:10 - 5:00 p.m. · Friday: A132, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. · Sat: A132, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
· Monday through
Friday: Room B255, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00
p.m. |
Tutoring
If you would like extra help with
homework and/or tests, please speak with me or Keith Rowley. We will do our
best to arrange a tutor for you.
Important
Information
Bellevue College E-mail Account
All students registered for classes at
Bellevue College can get an email account. See https://bellevuecollege.edu/sam The teachers will communicate with you
through your Bellevue College e-mail account.
Public Safety
The Bellevue College Public Safety
Department’s staff provides personal safety, security, crime prevention, and
other services to the campus community, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Their phone number is 425.564.2400. Public Safety is located in K100 and on the
web at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/publicsafety/
Disability Resource Center
Some people may have a special medical problem. If you have
information to tell me about a medical problem, please see me after class or
come to see me in my office. Then, we can plan for an emergency.
If you have a disability and need special help in class, I can
tell you about our Disability Resource Center (DRC).
You may also contact DRC in the Library Media Center- D125 or call
425.564.2498 or TTY 425.564.4110. Information is also on their website at http://bellevuecollege.edu/drc/
Privacy
We do not wish other people (parents, spouses, and friends of
students) to speak for students about school performance because this can slow
student growth and progress. We do this because we would like students to speak
for themselves and be independent.
We also do it because federal law (the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act) says that we must protect the privacy of student education
records. It is Bellevue College policy to keep school performance between the
school and the student.
You can see all of this policy, Arts and
Humanities Commitment to Student Growth and Development, at http://bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/studentinfo.asp.
Gifts
The students in this program sometimes like
to do nice things for their teachers at the end of the quarter. A card with
words from all the students, flowers, and food are good ways to thank your
teacher. You do not need to buy your teacher a gift or give money.