Peer mentors for INFO 203 conducted these sessions for new students in August. Each session was recorded. See the recordings of the sessions. (iSchool Restricted Materials login is required to access the page.)

 

Succeeding in an Online Learning Environment
Sunday, August 11; 4:00 pm PDT

Never taken an online class in the past? Feeling nervous about graduate school in an online environment? In this session we will be covering best practices that will get you started in the program. We will share our own experiences while covering topics such as motivation tactics, organizational tools, and many more helpful tips.

Peer mentors conducting this session: Summer Dahlmanns, Petry Saenz, and Melissa Layton

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Online Group A-yikes!: Conflict Resolution and Outcomes of Online Group Assignments
Sunday, August 11; 6:00 pm PDT

Group assignments are an integral part of the iSchool experience. Many of you may have never had the opportunity to work in teams in a completely virtual environment before, and it may seem daunting at first, but we assure you it is a rich, rewarding experience. Come join us to prepare for your group assignments as we discuss online teamwork strategies for success . There will be an emphasis on conflict resolution, but more importantly – how conflict can be avoided in the first place! We hope to see you there!

Peer mentors conducting this session: Daniel Schwartzkopf and Linda Toro

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APA Citation Management and Resources
Monday, August 12; 5:00 pm PDT

Keep track of those citations. This session will complement the module in this course on APA style. We’ll discuss helpful strategies to make APA citation creation and management as seamless as possible.

Peer mentors conducting this session: Veronica May, Robin Guy

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To Infinity… And Beyond! Start Networking Now to Land Your Dream Job After Graduation
Monday, August 12; 6:00 pm PDT

Networking and professional development don’t have to be intimidating! Join us as we share our experiences with professional LIS organizations, attending conferences, iSchool Student Groups, internships and voluntary experiences, mentorship programs, and more.

Peer mentors conducting this session: Sarah Dewitt, Linta Kunnathuparambil, and Heather Steele

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Career Pathways
Thursday, August 15; 5:30 pm PDT

Not sure yet what you want to do after earning your degree or how to get there? Learn more about MLIS and MARA career pathways and the courses you can take to pursue them.

Peer mentors conducting this session: Elizabeth Borges, Kathleen Nelson, and Terry Schiavone

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Preparing For Your E-Portfolio: Success Means Starting Early
Thursday, August 15; 6:30 pm PDT

“It’s never too early to start preparing for your e-Portfolio. Join us as we discuss the e-Portfolio process and share important iSchool resources that will make your e-Portfolio experience stress free.”

Peer mentors conducting this session: Beth Cartier, Kristin Holzhauer, and Carrie Kitzmiller

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Watches and Calendars and Planning, Oh My! Advice on Good Time Management
Friday, August 16; 5:30 pm PDT

Learn tips and tricks on calendar systems, time management, and project preparation from your peer mentors. We will share our best practices on this and work/life balance in our session.

Peer mentors conducting this session: Rebecca Cotto, Jessica Jones, and Kathleen Nelson

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Stress Management
Sunday, August 18; 6:00 pm PDT

Is the stress of jumping into a new graduate program while balancing work, life and a myriad of other responsibilities having you losing sleep or tearing your hair out? We will explore the causes of stress and share some helpful tips and tricks for managing your stress level in order to keep yourself happy, healthy and productive!

Peer mentors conducting this session: Magela Sevilla, Brianna Meli, and Sim Castro

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See the recorded sessions from the previous semester. (The iSchool Restricted Materials login is required to access the recordings.)