Academic skills (SSA101)
Credits: 3

Description:
This course introduces essential academic skills for university success, focusing on effective study habits, critical and creative thinking, academic communication, and the responsible use of AI. Students will explore three key areas: AI and academic integrity, thinking skills for the digital age, and learning and communication at university. The course emphasizes self-directed learning and helps students manage their study, time, and learning strategies effectively in both traditional and online settings.

Learning outcomes:
Understand concepts of university learning expectations and student responsibilities.
Apply thinking skills to analyze learning problems using critical or creative approaches.
Integrate academic skills in practical learning tasks or project work.
Apply effective study and memory strategies.
Identify test-taking strategies used in academic assessments.
Plan academic goals and manage study time effectively.
Implement strategies to manage academic stress and maintain well-being.
Demonstrate effective communication in academic contexts.
Utilize digital learning tools and online learning strategies.
Practice responsible and ethical use of AI in academic work.
Evaluate the credibility of academic information sources.

Student tasks:
- Students must attend more than 80% of contact slots in order to be accepted to the final examination.
- Student is responsible to do all exercises, assignments and labs given by instructor in class or at home and submit on time
- Use laptop in class only for learning purpose
- Promptly access the FLM system at https://flm.fpt.edu.vn
for up-to-date course information.

Tools:
- Internet

Materials:
description: College Success
author: Senior Contributing Authors: Amy Baldwin, University of Central Arkansas
publisher: University of Kansas Libraries
published_date: 2020
edition: 2th
note: https://openstax.org/details/books/college-success?Book%20details
description: AI and Ethics in Higher Education
author: Hepler, R. C., Vecchione, A., Hensley, R., Fensie, A., Sinha, S., Otero, L., Riechers, D., Long, L., Liang, L., Randall, R., & Gladd, J.
publisher: EdTech Books
published_date: 2024
note: https://edtechbooks.org/introduction_to_ai_and_ethics_in_higher_education
description: Learning to Learn Online
author: Kwantlen Polytechnic University Learning Centres, Christina Page, Adam Vincent
publisher: Kwantlen Polytechnic University
published_date: 2018
note: https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/learning-to-learn-online?
description: Academic Skills for University Success Specialization
author: Katherine Olston,
Jessica Blackburn, Luke Alexander, Lydia Dutcher
publisher: The University of Sydney
note: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/academic-skills?
description: Modern Blueprint for College and Career Success
author: Dave Dillon
publisher: Creative Commons Attribution
note: https://pressbooks.pub/modernblueprint
description: AI for everyone on Coursera
author: Andrew Ng
publisher: Coursera
note: https://www.coursera.org/learn/ai-for-everyone

Assessments:
category: Individual Progress Test
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
duration: 60-90', week 9
question_type: LO1-10
no_question: Multiple choice or Essay
knowledge_and_skill: 1
grading_guide: concepts, algorithms; all studied chapters
note: in class, by instructor
category: Participation
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
duration: week 1 - 10
question_type: LO1-10
no_question: based on schedule's course
knowledge_and_skill: 1
note: Active participation in class sessions, including attendance, contribution to discussions, engagement in in-class learning activities, and completion of short reflective or
category: Project Part 1 – Proposal & Presentation
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
duration: 60-90'; week 3-4
question_type: LO1,2,3,4,5
no_question: See file Group project
knowledge_and_skill: 1
grading_guide: Project the acquainted knowledge which student obtained in the delivered chapters
note: guided by instructor
category: Project Part 2 – Project Execution
type: on-going
weight: 20.0
duration: 60-90'; week 7
question_type: LO5,6,7,8
no_question: See file Group project
knowledge_and_skill: 1
grading_guide: Project the acquainted knowledge which student obtained in the delivered chapters
note: In or outside
category: Project Part 3 – Final Report & Presentation
type: on-going
weight: 20.0
duration: 60-90'; week 10
question_type: LO1-10
no_question: See file Group project
knowledge_and_skill: 1
grading_guide: Project the acquainted knowledge which student obtained in the delivered chapters
note: in class
category: Quiz
type: on-going
weight: 5.0
duration: 30', week 4-5
question_type: LO2, LO4, LO8
no_question: Develop assessment questions based on the open textbook Learning to Learn Online
knowledge_and_skill: 1
grading_guide: Assess students’ understanding of the content covered in the “Learning to Learn Online” course.
note: Students are required to complete the online course “Learning to Learn Online” before Session 21
category: Final Exam
type: Final exam
weight: 25.0
duration: 60'
question_type: LO1-LO10
no_question: Multiple choices
Marked by Computer
knowledge_and_skill: 50
grading_guide: concepts, algorithms;
all studied chapters
note: by exam board,
using computer

Schedule:
session: Ice-breaking and Course introductions
Session I. Effective Learning Skills
Exploring College:
Introduction
Why College?
The First Year of College Will Be an Experience
learning_outcomes: IT
materials: SSA101_1
session: Exploring College (cont):
College culture and expectations
Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: IT
session: Exploring College (cont):
College culture and expectations
Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Studying, memory and Test taking:
Introduction
Memory
Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Studying, memory and Test taking:
Introduction
Studying
Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Studying, memory and Test taking (cont):
Test taking
Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Time Management Skills:
Introduction
The Benefits of Time Management
Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Time Management Skills (cont.)
Time Management in College
Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Time Management Skills (cont.):
Procrastination: The Enemy Within
How to Manage Time
Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Time Management Skills (cont.):
Prioritization: Self-Management of What You Do and When You Do It
Goal Setting and Motivation
Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Time Management Skills (cont.):
Enhanced Strategies for Time and
Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Time Management Skills (cont.):
Identifying and Managing Stress
Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Part1 Project - Topic selection and planning
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Part1 Project - Research and preparation
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Part1 Project - Research and preparation
learning_outcomes: IT
session: Communication Skills:
Introduction
An Overview of Communication
Purpose of Communication
Communication and Technology
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Communication Skills (cont.):
Communication and Technology
Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Communication Skills (cont.):
The Context of Communication
Barriers to Effective Communication
Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Learning to Learn Online:
1. Who am I as an online learner?
2. Who am I on my learning journey with?
3. Who are my instructors? What is their role?
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Learning to Learn Online:
1. Who am I as an online learner?
2. Who am I on my learning journey with?
3. Who are my instructors? What is their role?
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Learning to Learn Online:
1. Who am I as an online learner?
2. Who am I on my learning journey with?
3. Who are my instructors? What is their role?
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Information Literacy
Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Information Literacy
Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Review session I
Quiz 1
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Session II. Issues in AI Use and Academic Ethics
Introduction AI and Ethics in Higher Education
learning_outcomes: IU
session: AI and Digital Literacy
What is Digital Literacy?
AI Literacy
The Benefits and Drawbacks of AI
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: AI and Digital Literacy (cont.)
Privacy
AI Hallucinations
AI Accountability
Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Ethics of Using AI in Higher Education and Its Impact on Academic Integrity
-Implications of Using AI in Higher Education
- Ethical Challenges of Using AI in Higher Education
- Ethical Concerns About Biases and Surveillance in AI Algorithms
learning_outcomes: IT
session: Ethics of Using AI in Higher Education and Its Impact on Academic Integrity (Cont)
Academic Integrity in Higher Education Under the Lens of AI
Impact on Academic Integrity in the Form of Plagiarism Due to AI Tools
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Ethics of Using AI in Higher Education and Its Impact on Academic Integrity (Cont)
Impact on Academic Integrity Due to Efficacy of AI Detection Tools
Impact on Academic Integrity Due to Human Biases Generated By AI tools
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: How to use AI to Help, Not Hinder, Your Learning
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: How to use AI to Help, Not Hinder, Your Learning (cont.)
Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Review session II
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Part2 Project - Application of knowledge to practice
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Part2 Project - Application of knowledge to practice
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Part2 Project - Application of knowledge to practice
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Session III. Thinking Skills for the Digital Age
What thinking means
Analytical Thinking
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: IT
session: Creative thinking
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Critical thinking
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Problem - Solving
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Metacognition
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Discussion and Practice
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Discussion and Practice
Review session III
learning_outcomes: ITU
session: Individual Progress Test
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Individual Progress Test
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Individual Progress Test
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Group Project Part 3: Presentation & Final report of group project
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Group Project Part 3: Presentation & Final report of group project
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Group Project Part 3: Presentation & Final report of group project
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Group Project Part 3: Presentation & Final report of group project (cont)
learning_outcomes: IU
session: Group Project Part 3: Presentation & Final report of group project (cont)
learning_outcomes: IT
session: Revise course content and prepare for the final examination.
learning_outcomes: IT