Module 2 Day 1 - Tuesday, September 4 TRADITIONAL

Welcome to Week 2 of Leadership Development!  Module 1 is due today.  Module 2 opened early yesterday and is due Monday, September 10. 
Got missing work? Tomorrow I will post zeros for any missing Module 1 work.  Zeros are placeholders in our course - you may redo any module assignment/activity and you may turn in missing work.  Sign-up for Remind by texting @tcdettman to 81010 and you will not miss a due date! But if you do...be sure you understand the NCVPS late work policy -- 10% up to 1 week (starting the minute after the due date passes), 20% up to 2 weeks late, and then 40% after the second week. Remember that those points are deducted after the work is graded.

Now that you have completed your first module, here are a few tips to help you be successful with Module 2 as well as all modules:

• Preview the module.  Before starting your work, preview the assignments using the smore I share on Tuesday of each week.  Then go through the module in Canvas.  To do so, click on the Modules Quick Link on the home page - it takes you to the module's introduction.  Go through each page of the module.  Check to be sure you can view the notes (remember to enable mixed media) and open the quizzes and assignment templates. 
• Look for the big picture ideas.  What is the module about? What are the main ideas listed in the introductions? What vocabulary will you be learning? What are the two lessons about and how do they relate to the module's title? How does this module fit with what you learned in the previous module?
• Remember that each lesson is a matching set.  The lesson Introduction, the Notes/Check Your Knowledge, the Practice Activity, and the Assignment are interconnected.  You will use what you learn in the notes to help you in the Practice and the Assignment.  The Practice Activity is always something that will help you do the Assignment.  Remember Module 1 Lesson 1? You reflected on yourself in the Practice and then used that reflection to help create an introductory Padlet. What about Module 1 Lesson 2? Your Practice asked you to take an online self-assessment, reflect on your scores, and create 2 SMART/CLEAR goals. Then your Assignment asked you to pick one leadership goal and plan out the steps for making that goal a reality.  
• Read, read, and reread the directions and the rubrics. The directions are very detailed and usually include steps to follow. Take one step at a time. The rubrics are based on the directions so be sure to read all parts of the rubrics very carefully.  For example, the rubric for Module 1 Lesson 2 Assignment asked for stops as well as strengths and weaknesses. Some students did not include any information from their online leadership quizzes. To be sure you understand what is being asked of you, go back to read about stops in the directions and think about why strengths/weaknesses are a part of the assignment. If something does not make sense, read the directions and read the rubric. Part of leadership development (and any class online or face-to-face) is problem-solving. If you cannot solve the problem, reach out to me and I will help you. 

Important Due Dates:

• Module 1 Getting Started Due September 4
• Module 2 Leadership Defined Due September 10
• Module 3 Time Management Due September 17
• Progress Report September 18
• Module 4 Leading with Integrity Due September 24
• Module 5 Leading through Relationships Due October 1

Got Resources?  NCPVS provides lots of resources outside of our course to support you.  For virtual help from a peer, go to the Peer Tutoring Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. For technology issues, issue a help desk ticket with the Virtual Support Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. To learn more about the world around you, attend a Culture Cafe (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. session. Click on the visual below to explore all of the resources NCVPS provides to you:

Today's Assignments: 

• Module 1 Post-Assessment
• Module 2 Pre-Assessment
• Module 2 Lesson 1 Practice Activity - Case Study: Steve Jobs
• Module 2 Lesson 1 Assignment - Four Core Leadership Theories

Module 1 Post-Assessment  If you did not complete your post-assessment before or during the holiday weekend, please do so today.  Before you take your post-assessment, review the entire module. What are the important ideas for this week?  Read the introductions, review your Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 notes, and take a look at your practice and assignment activities as well.  Be sure to view the flashcards at the beginning of each set of notes so that you understand the vocabulary. When you take the post-assessment, remember good test-taking skills:

• Breathe before you open the assessment.  Relax your body so that it will help you relax your mind.
• Read the entire question including all answers before selecting one. Look for the central idea of the question - what is the main point?
• Check over your work before you submit it. If you have a problem submitting, try once more. If you still a problem submitting the assessment, let me know and take screenshots of your intended answers.

You will use Web 2.0 tools in this course.  This week you learned about Padlet and Prezi.  Take a look at this Prezi while you review Module One:

Visual created using Prezi.com by NCVPS Leadership Revision Team 2017.

Module 2 Pre-Assessment  Do not worry if you do not know everything -- use your test-taking skills to help you make educated guesses.
Module 2 Lesson 1 Notes and Check Your Knowledge - Lesson 1 is "Leadership Theories." The notes are divided into the following topics:  Leadership Is…, What is a leader?, What is leadership?, What are the foundations of leadership?, Trait Theory, Behavior Theory, Autocratic Leaders, Democratic Leaders, Laissez-faire Leaders, Contingency Theory, and Power & Influence Theory. If you cannot see the notes, follow the directions at the top of the page to enable mixed media.  There is also a video to help you if you learn best with visuals.  At the end of the notes, take the Check Your Knowledge assessment. Then screenshot your results - avoid posting just your score by including enough of the quiz to identify which quiz you took.
Module 2 Lesson 1 Practice Activity - Four Core Leadership Theories  Now that you have learned the leadership theories in the lesson notes, it is time to show your understanding. You have the choice of creating a Prezi, Canva, PowerPoint, Google Slides or making your own graphic organizer.  If you had issues with Prezi, I encourage you to try it again -- it is important for leaders to persevere! No matter the application you use to create your final product, be sure you start with the pre-planning guide template found in the assignment (remember this is not your final presentation). Be sure you are following the directions and including all of the information listed in the rubric. Your job is to showcase your understanding of the leadership theories - be creative!  Use the following tips:

• Phrases/statements are not enough to show me that you understand the material and how it relates to your life. Offer specific examples from the notes and/or the real world to explain your ideas.
• Be sure you fully explain whether you agree or disagree with each theory.  You must go beyond "I agree" or "I disagree."  What did you learn in the notes about each theory that you agree with or that you disagree with? Be specific - state your idea and then explain your idea.
• When you share a strength and a weakness for each theory, consider how a leader would use this theory in the real world.  For everything you do in Leadership Development, you must relate it back to leadership and show that you are using the information to grow your own leadership skills. Fully explain your ideas.
• Add visuals and/or soundbites to each theory.  Without these elements, your understanding of the theories is not as clear. The extra elements are not just for appearance but to show how you apply your understanding.  Note: A sound bite is a short phrase/sentence or music clip that captures the essence of what you are trying to say. It should summarize the information you are sharing. Learn more about sound bites at http://open.lib.umn.edu/businesscommunication/chapter/15-1-sound-bites-and-quotables-2/. 
• Be sure to cite anything you add to your presentation using formal citations - go to https://www.smore.com/fgawh to learn how.
• Read your presentation before you submit - check for grammar, spelling, and capitalization issues.

References

What Is Creative Commons and Why Does It Matter?. (2016). Common Sense Education. Retrieved 4 September 2018, from https://www.commonsense.org/education/blog/what-is-creative-commons-and-why-does-it-matter

15.1 Sound Bites and Quotables | Business Communication for Success. (2018). Open.lib.umn.edu. Retrieved 4 September 2018, from http://open.lib.umn.edu/businesscommunication/chapter/15-1-sound-bites-and-quotables-2/