This module emphasized for me the two most important things to address on the first day of the course: starting with an icebreaker activity to address social skills immediately and improve comfort levels, as well as decrease first-day anxiety, and clearly reviewing the syllabus so students can grasp what the expectations and requirements are. Through this process, I want to bear in mind the WIIFM Model, and clearly state the benefits to the students of taking the class, so I can get buy-in right from the start, as well.
