Assignment #1 Course Paperwork - Due 9/5/12 by 2pm (30 points)
As a requirement of all Outdoor Endeavors Trips, each student is required to thoroughly complete the below paperwork. It is part of a comprehensive risk management plan that not only ensures the safety of the participants and improves the quality of the student's understanding of how a well planned trip is constructed.
Please print and complete the following:
Husky Adventures Forms List
Release Form
Medical History/Authorization to Treat
Participant Agreement
Drug & Alcohol Policy
Photo Release
If you do not complete the paperwork accurately and by the due date you will get no credit for the assignment and will not be allowed to move forward with further aspects of the course. This is a non-negotiable assignment.
Please print and complete the following:
Husky Adventures Forms List
Release Form
Medical History/Authorization to Treat
Participant Agreement
Drug & Alcohol Policy
Photo Release
If you do not complete the paperwork accurately and by the due date you will get no credit for the assignment and will not be allowed to move forward with further aspects of the course. This is a non-negotiable assignment.
Assignment #2 Teaching Assignment Outlines - Due 9/5/12 by 2pm (30 points)
A representative from each travel group will be required to research and co-develop a lesson plan based on an outdoor leadership skill. The lesson plan template will be posted here and be emailed to you in a .doc format so you can develop the plan. The grading for the teaching assignment outline will be fairly self-explanatory based on the template. Specific grading criteria will be based on attention to details, addressing a variety of learning styles and general creativity in the plan for how the lesson plan will be delivered. Below is an outline/format that I would like each of you to use to generate your Teaching Assignment Lesson Plan.
Group Paddling & Communication Lesson Plan
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lesson_plan_template.doc | |
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Teaching Assignment Groups
Backpack Fitting & Packing - Josh K. & Kyle S.
Campsite Selection & Management - Dietrich B. & Alicia L.
Tents & Sleeping Bags/Pads - Camillo C. & Thomas L.
Human Waste & Sanitation - Randy R. & Kia V.
Water Treatment & Purification - Arieanna J. & Lindsay V.
Kitchen Management & Stove Safety - Thomas J. & Kaia S.
Basic Navigation Skills - Adam S. & Samantha T.
Bear Safety & Food Protection - Elizabeth A. & Jack D.
Dressing in Layers - Alec S. & Elena W.
Group Management & Travel - Nathaniel G. & Madeline A.
Cultural History or Weather - Tad K.
Campsite Selection & Management - Dietrich B. & Alicia L.
Tents & Sleeping Bags/Pads - Camillo C. & Thomas L.
Human Waste & Sanitation - Randy R. & Kia V.
Water Treatment & Purification - Arieanna J. & Lindsay V.
Kitchen Management & Stove Safety - Thomas J. & Kaia S.
Basic Navigation Skills - Adam S. & Samantha T.
Bear Safety & Food Protection - Elizabeth A. & Jack D.
Dressing in Layers - Alec S. & Elena W.
Group Management & Travel - Nathaniel G. & Madeline A.
Cultural History or Weather - Tad K.
Optional Teaching Assignment Roundtable - Monday 9/10/12 12pm-3pm
In order to offer some assistance in the development of Teaching Assignments, Ivan, Brian or Trip Leaders will be available from 9am-12pm to help you with your projects. Our expectation is that you show up with both of the templates below, have done some reading on your topic and come ready to discuss how to make your lesson not just good, but great! We will be meeting in the Outdoor Endeavors Student Lounge so feel free to stop by and we can see what we can do to help. It is also a good opportunity to see what props & resources we have at Outdoor Endeavors that you can use in your presentation.
Assignment #3 MAP-Works Assessment - Due date TBA (50 points)
MAP-Works is an assessment tool that helps students better understand their assets and weaknesses. It is new this year and provides some great opportunity for academic professionals and faculty to work with you to better understand you as an individual and what we can do to ensure that your experience at SCSU is a positive experience and your transition into your freshman years is successful. There will be a computer lab time that is yet to be determined for our section. I anticipate that it will be on your own and not effect our course schedule.
Assignment #4 Small Group Meetings - Due by 9/14/12 at 3pm (50 points)
As instructors it will be important for us to get to know you and how the transition is going so far. We are a resource for you and want to meet in small groups to make sure everything is clear for this class and help out if there are any issues we should be aware of.
9/10/12
11am Tom J. & Maddy
12pm 2pm Nate, Maddy & Kyle 3pm Jack, Tad & Alec |
9/11/12
11am
12pm Kia V. 2pm 3pm |
9/12/12
9am
10am Adam S. 11am Sami, Arieanna 1pm Josh, Lindsay, Dieter |
9/13/12
9am
10am 11am 1pm Randy, Alicia, Tom L. |
9/14/12
9am CJ
10am Beth 11am Kaia |
Assignment #5 Teaching Assignment Presentation (50 points)
In anticipation of our backpacking trip it is important to have a base knowledge of outdoor skills. Using cooperative learning techniques, we will have groups of three, representing one person from each travel group, present a solid lesson plan on an outdoor living skill that will be utilized during the backpacking trip. The linked file below will be the evaluation of your teaching assignment. The instructor will observe the your presentation, make notations and share feedback with you at the conclusion of your teaching assignment. The intent of the rubric is not to be critical, but to help give you a reference point from which you understand what we are looking for and how it will be graded. We want to be certain that you have a solid understanding of the skill and can perform it in the field as easily as you would be able to in the classroom.
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Assignment #6 Trip Assessment & Evaluation - Week of 10/10/12 to 10/14/12 (100 points)
The actual backpacking trip will be graded entirely on your engagement, participation and contribution to the group adventure experience. Without the active involvement of all group members there is a tendency to unfairly rely on the trip leaders. The trip leaders serve as guides and mentors in developing the students outdoor skills and ensure that the essential details are addressed in ensuring a safe experience.
The linked file to the below will be the field evaluation of your participation in the backpacking trip. The trip leaders will complete these based on what they saw while on the actual trip. Each student will also be asked to complete the same sheet as a self-evaluation tool. The intent is that what the trip leaders see and what the individuals see should be pretty parallel. We value student input and this is a useful tool for that process. This needs to be completed by each student and brought with to the individual meetings as scheduled.
The linked file to the below will be the field evaluation of your participation in the backpacking trip. The trip leaders will complete these based on what they saw while on the actual trip. Each student will also be asked to complete the same sheet as a self-evaluation tool. The intent is that what the trip leaders see and what the individuals see should be pretty parallel. We value student input and this is a useful tool for that process. This needs to be completed by each student and brought with to the individual meetings as scheduled.
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File Type: | docx |
OPTION #1
Assignment #7 Resilience Reflection Paper - Due 10/19/12 by 2pm (50 points)
Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies and Why
The premise of the book Deep Survival is that many variables go into survival. The same can be said for surviving college and the metaphors that can be drawn from the book. After reading the book, consider yourself and what traits you have that make you resilient. Draw on your own insight, the content of the book and your experience on the backpacking trip and develop some reflections surrounding resilience and how it applies to your personal college experience. Again, like the other assignments please be creative and thoughtful in developing your reflection piece.
Here are some interesting articles about the book Deep Survival that might be useful in developing some ideas for your Resilience Reflection Paper. The links are not a substitute for your own experience, thoughts or ideas about your first month in college. They simply serve as a way to generate some thoughts about the differing interpretations of the book content, not unlike how others might interpret your experience.
Book Review – Deep Survival by Laurence Gonzales - Nancy Baker, Suite 101, January 17, 2010
Book Notes: Deep Survival, Laurence Gonzalez - Josh Kaufman, The Personal MBA Blog
Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why - Alex Chadwick, NPR, October 28, 2003
The paper should be typed, have 1" margins on all sides, and double spaced. You should set a goal of 3-4 pages and be able to deliver a clear and concise message consisting of college level content, grammar and punctuation.
Here are some interesting articles about the book Deep Survival that might be useful in developing some ideas for your Resilience Reflection Paper. The links are not a substitute for your own experience, thoughts or ideas about your first month in college. They simply serve as a way to generate some thoughts about the differing interpretations of the book content, not unlike how others might interpret your experience.
Book Review – Deep Survival by Laurence Gonzales - Nancy Baker, Suite 101, January 17, 2010
Book Notes: Deep Survival, Laurence Gonzalez - Josh Kaufman, The Personal MBA Blog
Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why - Alex Chadwick, NPR, October 28, 2003
The paper should be typed, have 1" margins on all sides, and double spaced. You should set a goal of 3-4 pages and be able to deliver a clear and concise message consisting of college level content, grammar and punctuation.
OPTION #2
Assignment #7 Trip Video Journal - Due 10/19/12 by 2pm
We believe that some of the deepest understanding of an experience is through the eye of the beholder. A video journal is an alternative for those that are more visually oriented, though they can often require much more time and effort in the editing process. If you choose this option, the final product is an edited video that is 5-7 minutes long and captures the essence of your personal experience on the backpacking trip. Here are some resources should this be a creative option in lieu of the Resilience Reflection Paper.
Video Camera Options
Many of you are already aware of what is available for recording video. Most smartphones (HTC EVO, iPhone, etc.) have outstanding video capabilities for web publication. While HD (720p & 1080p) are most desirable, they also create files that are big and sometimes problematic with transferring to a computer for editing. There are a number of camera options available for this class from Outdoor Endeavors.
Kodak Playsport (2 available) are handheld, flash drive cameras that can record 720p, 1080p and still images along with capturing audio if conditions are right. These are probably the easiest to use right away even if you have no experience.
VIO.T (formerly 1.5) (2 available) are helmet cameras that have a wide array of mounting options and have the kit for water-based activities. They are a little more time consuming to set up, but the they produce great 720 x 480 resolution, not HD, and are very durable. We have a variety of ways we have used these and have never been disappointed with the results. These are the cameras used by the military in the Middle East, rally car racing and on many television shows like Nitro Circus and Fantasy Factory.
Contour GPS (5 available) are also helmet cameras that incorporate GPS technology to create a hybrid video that includes the video, a real-time map and speed/elevation loss or gain. The software to create the hybrid video is proprietary and has some limitations. There are lot's of good examples of what the possibilities are for these cameras if you dig around a little.
Video Editing Software
There are a variety of home video editing software packages, many that come with your system software. Two of the most common are iMovie (Apple) and Movie Maker (Microsoft). Both are pretty similar and have the ability to create some multimedia that you just cannot capture with still pictures or print media. Most are similar in how they work, but it will be up to you to decide what works best for your learning style and type of project.
Windows Live Movie Maker 2011 is not something I am familiar with, but I believe is the only option for importing, editing & publishing on a PC without having to buy any third party video editing software. After looking as some reviews, it appears as though the version for Windows XP & Vista seem to offer a little more simple interface and less to think through.
http://explore.live.com/windows-live-movie-maker?os=other
Apple iMovie is what I have used consistently and has produced fairly high quality movies in a relatively short period of time. It is largely a drop & drop interface with the ability to add in audio, stock music and titles. While it is consumer end software, many semi-pro videos you see are created in some form of Apple video editing software, iMovie or Final Cut. Consider buying Quicktime Pro ($30) to add enhancements to your iMovie projects.
http://support.apple.com/videos#imovie
Video Camera Options
Many of you are already aware of what is available for recording video. Most smartphones (HTC EVO, iPhone, etc.) have outstanding video capabilities for web publication. While HD (720p & 1080p) are most desirable, they also create files that are big and sometimes problematic with transferring to a computer for editing. There are a number of camera options available for this class from Outdoor Endeavors.
Kodak Playsport (2 available) are handheld, flash drive cameras that can record 720p, 1080p and still images along with capturing audio if conditions are right. These are probably the easiest to use right away even if you have no experience.
VIO.T (formerly 1.5) (2 available) are helmet cameras that have a wide array of mounting options and have the kit for water-based activities. They are a little more time consuming to set up, but the they produce great 720 x 480 resolution, not HD, and are very durable. We have a variety of ways we have used these and have never been disappointed with the results. These are the cameras used by the military in the Middle East, rally car racing and on many television shows like Nitro Circus and Fantasy Factory.
Contour GPS (5 available) are also helmet cameras that incorporate GPS technology to create a hybrid video that includes the video, a real-time map and speed/elevation loss or gain. The software to create the hybrid video is proprietary and has some limitations. There are lot's of good examples of what the possibilities are for these cameras if you dig around a little.
Video Editing Software
There are a variety of home video editing software packages, many that come with your system software. Two of the most common are iMovie (Apple) and Movie Maker (Microsoft). Both are pretty similar and have the ability to create some multimedia that you just cannot capture with still pictures or print media. Most are similar in how they work, but it will be up to you to decide what works best for your learning style and type of project.
Windows Live Movie Maker 2011 is not something I am familiar with, but I believe is the only option for importing, editing & publishing on a PC without having to buy any third party video editing software. After looking as some reviews, it appears as though the version for Windows XP & Vista seem to offer a little more simple interface and less to think through.
http://explore.live.com/windows-live-movie-maker?os=other
Apple iMovie is what I have used consistently and has produced fairly high quality movies in a relatively short period of time. It is largely a drop & drop interface with the ability to add in audio, stock music and titles. While it is consumer end software, many semi-pro videos you see are created in some form of Apple video editing software, iMovie or Final Cut. Consider buying Quicktime Pro ($30) to add enhancements to your iMovie projects.
http://support.apple.com/videos#imovie
Assignment #8 Individual Meetings - Due by 10/25/12 (50 points)
Much like our group meetings earlier in the semester, the individual meetings serve a number of purposes. It is important to maintain a connection with each student throughout the semester. We will use the time to check in, reflect on the trip, address any issues and help answer questions about the final push with the course. We will be meeting at our normally scheduled class time on 10/19/12 to return gear, complete evaluations and finish up any details that need to be addressed as a group.
Monday, October 22, 2012
11:00-11:30am Beth & Elena
11:30-12:00pm Nate & Kyle 1:00-1:30pm Josh 1:30-2:00pm Tad 2:00-2:30pm Lindsay & Jack 2:30-3:00pm Alec Wednesday, October 24, 2012
8:00-8:30am
8:30-9:00am 9:00-9:30am Adam 9:30-10:00am Maddy 10:00-10:30am Alicia |
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
12:00-12:30pm
12:30-1:30pm 1:30-2:00pm 2:00-2:30pm Arie & Kia 3:00-3:30pm CJ 3:30-4:00pm Tom L. Thursday, October 25, 2012
8:00-8:30am
8:30-9:00am 9:00-9:30am Randy 9:30-10:00am Dieter & Tom J. 10:00-10:30am 10:30-11:00am |