Unpack Your Expectations
In the blank space below, write a 1−2 paragraph summary of your responses to the following questions. Be specific about your strategies: the skills you will use and changes you plan to make in order to succeed in FlexPath.
Think back over your years learning at home, school, and work.
What were those experiences like for you?
What assumptions about education and learning have you developed as a result of those experiences?
How can you use skills you have gained in the workplace to help you as an independent learner?
Now think about what you just learned about FlexPath.
What expectations did you start with, and how did those change? What most appeals to you? What surprised you?
Is there anything about the FlexPath model that might be a challenge for you?
What changes do you plan to make in how you approach learning and education in order to succeed in FlexPath?
I have 9 plus years working i the Telecommunication and Information Technology industries. In my most recent job position as Infrastructure project manager I worked alongside many technologies and IT services in which it provided me with hands-on experience and a holistic understanding of IT and hosting functions. I am confident that my knowledge and experience can help me succeed in completing my BS, IT degree.
I’m a returning student at Capella. I attended classes back in 2017 for the BS, IT concentration, studies in Project management. Unfortunately, I had too much on my plate back then. I couldn’t commit to my studies. My expectations for Flex path is to allow me to save time and money to complete my degree in a shorter time. After completing the orientation I have a better understanding, how the Flex path program works. This past year I lost my job because of the pandemic, Covid-19.
1
FlexPath Orientation
Assessment: FlexPath Action Plan
This life’s learning curve made me realize I should go back to school to complete my BS degree. I know that hard work and dedication is the recipe to succeed.
Picture Yourself Working on Courses
In the space below, write a 1−2 paragraph summary of your responses to the following questions. Describe any adjustments you plan to make to carve out the time and space you’ll need for course work.
Most learners already have a full life before they start FlexPath. Think about what will be going on in your life during the weeks you plan to devote to your first academic course. Then picture yourself in the settings where you actually plan to do your course work.
How will you make room for this additional commitment in your life? What could interfere with your plans?
What type of environment do you expect to do your work in? Will your workspace or spaces help or hinder your ability to concentrate?
When do you plan to work on your course? Will you work in daily increments or in one or two longer
2
FlexPath Orientation
Assessment: FlexPath Action Plan
3
FlexPath Orientation
Assessment: FlexPath Action Plan
Create Strategies for Success
Knowing yourself—what you’re good at and what might be tough for you—is a source of great power. So is knowing when and where to ask for help. Creating strategies for success involves drawing on your existing strengths, developing new ones, and reaching out for support when you need it.
In the space below, write a 1−2 paragraph summary of your responses to the following questions. Be as specific as possible about the strategies you plan to use.
Take a minute to review what you wrote in the previous topics.
What strengths will you bring to the table that will help you succeed? How will you leverage those?
In what areas do you anticipate challenges or the need to develop some additional skills? How will you do that?
Who can you enlist to help support your efforts? In what ways do you think they will be helpful?
Review the FlexPath Resources available on Campus. Which ones do you think might be most helpful to you, an’m highly organized, and I’ve applied
I’m highly organized, and I am detail oriented. I can apply my project management skills and technical knowledge to class environment.
Last Completed Projects
| topic title | academic level | Writer | delivered |
|---|