Each Flipped Learning Module (FLM) is a set of short videos and online activities that can be used (in whole or in part) to free up class time from content delivery for greater student interaction. At the end of the module, students are asked to fill out a brief survey, in which we adopt the minute paper strategy. In this approach, students are asked to submit their response to two brief questions regarding their knowledge of the module.
In this FLM, students are introduced to the CAS Writing Center, learn how to make an appointment, and learn how to prepare for the appointment with their tutor.
Key Terms
Writing Center role and policies, student writers, writing consultants, appointment scheduling, strategies for successful sessions
Module Overview
- Introduction to the CAS Writing Center
- What is the CAS Writing Center?
- Who can use the CAS Writing Center?
- Where is the CAS Writing Center?
- Who works in the CAS Writing Center?
- English language learners (ELLs) and the CAS Writing Center
- Making an appointment in the CAS Writing Center
- Three ways to make an appointment
- Creating a WCONLINE account
- Making an appointment using WCONLINE
- The CAS Writing Center’s policies
- Preparing for an appointment in the CAS Writing Center
- What to bring with you to the Writing Center
- What to expect during your appointment
- Making the most of your appointment
Download Video Transcripts
Video 1: Introduction to the CAS Writing Center
Integrating the Writing Center into the Writing Program Online Activity 1
Visit the CAS Writing Center website. Look at some of the writing consultants’ biographies to see if they share your major or interests, or if they took any of the same WR courses as you.
Write a short paragraph about why you might pick a particular consultant to work with based on their profile.
Submit your response to your instructor.
Video 2: Making an appointment in the CAS Writing Center
Integrating the Writing Center into the Writing Program Online Activity 2
Read through the Writing Center policies on the Writing Program website.
Create a WCONLINE account and visit the online schedule to see what appointments are available in the next few weeks. Write a short paragraph about when you might choose to sign up for an appointment based on what’s available and when you have assignments due in your WR course.
Submit your paragraph to your instructor.
Video 3: Preparing for an appointment in the CAS Writing Center
Integrating the Writing Center into the Writing Program Online Activity 3
Choose an assignment that you would like to work on with a writing consultant. Make a list of things you will bring to your appointment. Write a short paragraph in which you identify two or three things you would like to work on with the consultant during your appointment and what you would expect to happen during the session.
Submit your paragraph to your instructor.
Integrating the Writing Center into the Writing Program Survey
Please answer the following two questions, and submit the responses to your instructor.
- What was the one most important thing you learned from this module?
- Do you have any unanswered questions for me?
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