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Syllabus, Platform, Expectations
 What are at least three items you found while
reading your syllabus that you feel are important to
know about the class?
 What questions do you have about the classroom
tools or platform?
 What questions or concerns do you have about the
expectations of the class?
Syllabus, Platform, Expectations
 What are your academic expectations for your time
at Kaplan?
 What behaviors do online students use to be
successful in their studies?
 How are these online behaviors different from the
ones used to be successful in traditional classrooms?
Communication Concepts and Skills
 What are your specific interests and goals after
graduation?
 How does communication apply to those interests
and goals? What skills and concepts are applicable to
your industry?
 Is there any job or profession in which
communication skills aren’t necessary or beneficial?
Skills Most Sought After by Employers
 Communications Skills (listening, verbal,
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written).
Analytical/Research Skills.
Computer/Technical Literacy.
Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing Multiple
Priorities.
Interpersonal Abilities.
Leadership/Management Skills.
Skills Most Sought After by Employers
 Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness.
 Planning/Organizing.
 Problem-Solving/Reasoning/Creativity.
 Teamwork.
 Honesty/Integrity/Morality.
 Adaptability/Flexibility.
 Dedication/Hard-Working/Work
Ethic/Tenacity.
Skills Most Sought After by Employers
 Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility.
 Loyalty.
 Positive
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Attitude/Motivation/Energy/Passion.
Professionalism.
Self-Confidence.
Self-Motivated/Ability to Work With Little or
No Supervision.
Willingness to Learn. (by Randall S. Hansen,
Ph.D., and Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.)