EDT 110:

Learning Strategies for College Success

Instructor: Leah Evans (she/her) Email: evansl4@miamioh.edu
Office Hours: By Appointment Class Time: 2:50-3:55pm
Tues. Location: Shriver 310 Thurs. Location: Zoom (Link on Canvas)
Land Acknowledgement
Miami University is located within the traditional homelands of the Myaamia and
Shawnee people, who along with other indigenous groups ceded these lands to the
United States in the first Treaty of Greenville in 1795. The Miami people, whose name
our university carries, were forcibly removed from these homelands in 1846.
In 1972, a relationship between Miami University and the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
began and evolved into a reciprocal partnership, including the creation of the
Myaamia Center at Miami University in 2001. The work of the Myaamia Center serves
the Miami Tribe community and is dedicated to the revitalization of Miami language
and culture and to restoring that knowledge to the Myaamia people.
Miami University and the Miami Tribe are proud of this work and of the more than
140 Myaamia students who have attended Miami since 1991 through the Myaamia
Heritage Award Program.
Course Objective and Outcomes
EDT 110: Learning Strategies for College Success is a 2-credit hour course designed
to help you gain the skills necessary to excel academically at Miami University. More
importantly, EDT 110 also teaches you to think critically about your own academic
practices, in order to constantly reflect upon, improve, and grow as a student and
scholar!
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
❖ Develop greater awareness of your own learning preferences
 ❖ Identify strategies to increase engagement and motivation in other courses
❖ Gain an introduction to the concept of metacognition and its applications in
college-level learning
❖ Gain familiarity with metacognitive learning strategies, such as note-taking,
critical reading/annotation, and visual learning representations
❖ Implement effective practices for managing your time as a student
❖ Develop greater awareness of Miami University policies and procedures, in
particular the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree
❖ Identify your own personal, academic, and/or professional goals
❖ Practice collaboration in working with your peers to cultivate learning
strategies
❖ Increase confidence in your ability to succeed academically at Miami
University
Required Text: RLC ePlanner (will be distributed in the course)
RLC Planner Spring 2023 (This is the link to the planner)

Class Expectations
Of You
❖ EDT 110 is a fully graded, 2-credit
hour class, and my expectation
for you is that you will do it as
such! I will expect you to spend
about 2-3 productive hours every
week on your coursework and
assignments for EDT 110
(excluding the time you spend in
class)
❖ At the same time, however, my
goal is that you will use the
lessons we cover in EDT 110 to
help you with assignments for
your other classes. Notes,
readings, study guides, and
material you create for other
classes are all fair game for EDT
110 assignments when
appropriate!
Of Me
❖ I promise to be present for you
throughout this course – this
means that I will be available to
talk and answer questions during
our classes; via e-mail (please
allow for 24-48 hours for a
response); via Zoom Chat. I will
also send a reminder to schedule
at least 1 short conference with
me this semester.
❖ I promise, as your instructor, to
keep you informed. I will post
announcements regularly, in
order to help you keep track of
assignments; I will strive to be
clear in what I expect from you in
your assignments, and I will work
to ensure that all of our content is
presented in a way that can be
 ❖ I expect you to sincerely engage readily applied to the academic
with me, your classmates, and life
your Accountability Partner. I ❖ I promise to be understanding in
think it is appropriate to ask that my work with you. I recognize that
everyone be respectful of one life happens, and so if you need
another, avoid making unkind additional time to complete an
remarks, and in general seek to assignment, or are unable to
create a supportive, engaging attend every class session, I will
environment work with you to create a plan that
we are both happy with. I will also
strive to be fair in evaluating your
work within this class and
addressing any questions or
concerns you may have.
Note: All class members are expected to comply with
the following school policies, rules, and expectations

University Policies
Academic Integrity

I take Academic Integrity very seriously as we all should. I will not tolerate any forms
of Academic Dishonesty in this course. Please see the University Policy on Academic
Integrity for more information.
Students are expected to present and conduct themselves professionally, with a
positive attitude, during any forum discussion and to abide by the Miami University
Student Handbook. Cheating, or any student behavior determined by the instructor
to be unprofessional, potentially dangerous, disruptive, or otherwise unacceptable,
is grounds for removal and may result in administrative withdrawal or a grade of F.
● Unless otherwise noted, all assignments, exams, forums, or any work that
receives a grade must be completed entirely by the student. You must
complete your work on your own. If you are unsure if you are allowed to work
with someone else on an assignment, please check with the instructor.
● All material or ideas taken from another source must be properly attributed
and annotated. Cheating, plagiarism (i.e., representing or paraphrasing
another’s words, thoughts, or work as one’s own), or any other form of
 academic misconduct, is not acceptable and may result in a grade of F. Please
refer to Part 1, Chapter 5 of the Miami University Student Handbook for more
information on academic dishonesty.
● This includes borrowing assignments from others or working with other
people to complete assignments unless previously approved by the instructor.
This also includes sharing or receiving assignments/files from previous
sections of this course.
I do not expect you to know everything about Academic Integrity and the policy,
however, I do expect you to reach out to me should you have any cause for concern.
Accommodations for Disabilities
If you are a student with a disability and feel you may need a reasonable
accommodation to fulfill the essential functions of this course, you are encouraged to
contact the Miller Center for Student Disability Services (SDS). The Miller Center
provides accommodations and services for students with a variety of disabilities,
including physical, medical, and psychiatric disabilities. You are encouraged to
contact SDS at SDS@miamioh.edu to learn more about registration and procedures
for requesting accommodations.
Current SDS registered students should request accommodations according to
the SDS procedure. (Links to an external site.) You are strongly encouraged to
request and discuss your accommodations needs during the first 1-2 weeks of the
semester.
Duty to Report
As an instructor and Miami University staff member, I have a duty to report. This
means that I am required to promptly report to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator
(titleix@miamioh.edu or 513-529-1870) any information a student shares with me
regarding harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, interpersonal violence, or
retaliation. A report does not initiate an investigation. It engages a discussion of
your resources, supportive measures, and options available. If students want to
speak with someone confidentially, they can speak with Student Counseling
Services, Student Health Services, and an advocate with Women Helping Women.
Speaking with a confidential resource person does not preclude students from
making a formal report to the University IF and WHEN they are ready.
https://miamioh.edu/diversity-inclusion/programs-resources/report-incident/index.
html
For more information, please visit
https://miamioh.edu/campus-safety/sexual-assault/ and
https://www.miamioh.edu/diversity-inclusion/oeeo/index.html
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About the Instructor

❖ My name is Leah Evans (she/her/hers) and I am a first year Graduate student
in the Student Affairs in Higher Education program. I am a Graduate Assistant
in the College of Education, Health and Society Success Center, as well as a
Practicum student for the Rinella Learning Center, which makes me your
instructor! I am from Bettendorf, Iowa and graduated from the University of
Northern Iowa with a degree in Communication Studies in Spring 2022.
Outside of school and work, I love reading, cycling classes, and cooking.
Accessibility
❖ I encourage students to reach out to the Miller Center for Student Disability
Services to apply for services and accommodations. This team, as well as
myself, are passionate about helping you achieve an equitable, inclusive, and
accessible education.
❖ Captions will be enabled for all of our Zoom class sessions.

Active Participation
❖ Students will be expected to participate in class discussions, activities, and
homework assignments. Students will receive 5 points each day for
attendance, but lack of participation can impact the amount of points awarded.
Participation looks different for everyone, so as an instructor I will do my best
to provide opportunities for individual work, small group, and large group
work.
❖ When we are on Zoom, I will expect your camera to be on and you actively
participating as you would in person. However, if your camera is not on, you
can earn your points through participation in the chat, unmuting and speaking,
using emojis, etc.
Assignments
❖ See “Assignment Descriptions” for point values, due dates, and descriptions.
❖ How to Submit Assignments
o All assignments will be submitted on Canvas by 11:59pm on the due
date for full credit.
❖ Late Submissions
o Late work should be submitted via Canvas. Assignments will be open
for submissions until the last day of the semester.
 o Late work will be accepted for up to 50% of the original point value.
Grace periods or extensions for full credit will be given if proper
communication with the instructor is given. Any changes to Due Dates
will be announced on Canvas and in class.
❖ Resubmissions
o If you receive a grade you are unhappy with, I welcome you to a
discussion about that grade, and you will be able to resubmit for extra
points. Please email me if you encounter this.
❖ Grading Scale
o A (93-100%)
o A- (90-92.99%)
o B+ (87-89.99%)
o B (83-86.99%)
o B- (80-82.99%)
o C+ (77-79.99%)
o C (73-76.99%)
o C- (70-72.99%)
o D+ (67-69.99%)
o D (63-66.99%)
o D- (60-62.99%)
o F (<59%)
Attendance
❖ Students are expected to attend every class period, complete in class
assignments, and participate in small and large group discussions. Students
will receive 5 points per class period, for a total of 120. If students have an
excused absence, they will be given an opportunity to make up participation
points. Unexcused absences will not be able to make up attendance points.
❖ If you have any religious observances that conflict with class sessions, please
email me within the first two weeks of class. These are university excused
absences.
❖ If you face a family emergency, serious illness, or other critical circumstance
during this course, please communicate with me and we can make a plan for
returning to class. Students can also contact the Dean of Students for
assistance during critical events or emergencies.
❖ If you are sick or are showing symptoms of COVID-19, please do not
attend class. Email me and we will figure out a plan for you to still participate.
Cell Phones or Other Devices
❖ Please refrain from using cell phones or other electronics during class that
distract from your learning and the learning of others. I do understand that life
happens. If you are expecting important phone calls or text messages, please
step out if needed.
Class Format
❖ This is a hybrid course, meaning we will meet in person on Tuesdays and via
Zoom on Thursdays. In Person meetings will take place in Shriver 310. The
Zoom link will be posted on our Canvas course, as well as at the top of this
syllabus.
Communication & Office Hours
❖ I am most accessible for questions, comments or concerns outside of class via
email (evansl4@miamioh.edu). I will try to respond within 24 hours, and no
longer than 48 hours. I am most active between 7am-5pm, so responses will
likely be faster during that time.
❖ I will also be available shortly before and after class for any quick questions,
comments or concerns.
Extra – Credit
❖ Extra Credit may be awarded by the instructor and will be announced in class
and on Canvas.

Assignment Descriptions

Assignment Points Due Date(s) Description

RLC Planner 60 (3 Feb 23, Each student must complete and
Check total, 20 March 16, maintain a planner for the entirety of the
each) April 11, semester. You will be graded on your
attention to detail in the following
sections: Master schedule, syllabus
tracking, grade tracking, GPA
calculation, and finals preparation. We
will go over how to use the planner in
class.
RLC Planner Spring 2023 (Use this link
to get your RLC Planner! Make a copy and
rename it “(YOUR NAME) RLC Planner
Spring 2023”
 Flexible 50 (2 March 14, In this course, you are asked to
Assignments total, 25 April 18 complete what we call “flexible
each) assignments”: assignments that offer
multiple options for completion, but
have a common set of goals and
evaluation criteria. We will discuss all
the possible options you will have to
complete these assignments during
class time. The assignment description
will be posted on CANVAS.
Accountability 60 (4 Feb 16, You will be assigned an accountability
Partners total, 15 March 9, partner for the semester. The goal of
Journal each) April 4, having an accountability partner is for
April 27 you to get to know them, get a good
sense of their academic needs this
semester, and help them stay
accountable for getting work done.
You’ll be asked to have at least 4
meetings with your accountability
partner (this can be over the phone,
video conference, or via text). You will
then be asked to write a 150-200 word
journal entry summarizing your
conversation. Please note that you will
write your own journal individually; you
and your partner will not write your
journals together.
These journal entries will be turned in
on Canvas
Learning 70 May 4 Be creative and have fun with this
Resource assignment. My goal is for you to create
Project a resource that can be shared with
future EDT 110 students to help them
grow and improve as learners. You will
be given two options and you may
select to do one or both. If you do both,
you may earn up to an additional 10%
on this assignment in extra credit
(max grade 110%)
OPTION 1:
For your final project, you will be given
a case study (Links to an external site.)
of a student who may be experiencing
academic challenges. Your goal will be
to develop a resource on a
learning-related topic to help that
student with the issues they are facing.
Some ideas might be:
Create a YouTube video.
Create a podcast.
Create a lesson plan.
Create a study guide template.
Create an infographic.
However, you are certainly not limited
to this list!

OPTION 2:
Please create a Learning
Passport/Profile of yourself including
the things you've learned this semester:
Pick at least 3 of the following:
● Imposter Syndrome. What type of
Imposter Syndrome do you
typically fall under and how do
you plan on fighting it?
● Progress on SMART
GOAL/Personal Action Plan
Worksheet. Where are you at in
accomplishing the goal you set at
the beginning of the semester,
and what could you do to
improve that moving forward for
future semesters?
● Growth Mindset. How are you
incorporating the Growth
Mindset into studies? How has
this course potentially impacted
the student you have become?
● Stress Management. What are
your sources of stress relief and
how do you recognize when you
need to let go of some stress?
 ● Science of Memory. How does
Short-Term and Long-Term
memory impact your ability to
study and impact your ability to
master course content?
● Learning Style. What is your
Learning Style? What insights
from this assessment can you
incorporate into your note-taking
and test-taking strategies?
● Personal Motivation. What gets
you going in the morning? Why
are you currently studying what
you are studying, and what is it
that you truly want to do in life?
● Student Panel Lessons. What
were some of your big takeaways
from the panelists? What did you
learn from them that helped you
succeed or will help you
succeed?
● Personal Board of Directors. How
does your Personal Board of
Directors, currently support you.
If comfortable, please share a
concrete example.
● Enneagrams. What was your
enneagram result? What insights
from your results can you bring to
group work and communicating
with others in the future?
● What were the top three things
you learned this semester that
were the most helpful?
● Be creative in the format of this,
too! PowerPoint/Google Slides,
an infographic, etc.
Learning Outcomes:
Apply your knowledge of learning
strategies using a case study-based
approach.
Employ multimedia expertise to create
a learning resource.
 Utilize a creative approach to
problem-solving.
Draw upon your own experiences as a
student to create a learning resource
that can be used by future students.
How Do You 30 April 13 With this assignment, you will be asked
Learn? to choose from one of the four tasks
listed below. For each task, you should
start completely from scratch (no
ready-made kits, etc.). Focus on
learning how to complete that task –
watch YouTube videos, and tutorials,
seek out experts in your own life, etc.
Have fun learning how to complete this
task! The goal here is to identify what
strategies work for you in learning
something new and figure out how to
apply those strategies to your academic
work. You will then be asked to respond
to a discussion board about this
assignment. Questions to answer will be
provided in the discussion board.
(250-350 words)
● Bake chocolate chip cookies (or
another cookie of your choosing).
● Build a birdhouse.
● Bake a loaf of bread.
● Knit or crochet a small scarf.

Final Reflection 15 May 9 at For your final assignment, you will be

3pm (Our asked to write a reflection of your
Final Exam semester and time in this course. Some
time) ideas are:
● Your growth from the beginning
of this semester to now
● Areas of strength and areas
where you can still improve
● Activities in class that impacted
you
● Goals for the future and how you
plan to accomplish them
Reflections should be 2-3 pages in
length and submitted via Canvas.
Students are also welcome to submit a
 creative reflection such as a video,
vision board, powerpoint, etc.
Attendance 120 (5 See Course Policies
points/da
y)
TOTAL POINTS 415

Course Schedule and Important Dates

Course Schedule can be found here: EDT 110QG SP 2023 Course Schedule.docx
Any changes to the course schedule will be highlighted in yellow, announced in
class, and announced on Canvas.

Additional University Resources

Student Counseling Services

Rinella Learning Center
Howe Writing Center