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In a world where we are increasingly affected by issues such as climate change, pollution and access to resources, it is important that we each take on some responsibility to make the world a better place. It is through the collective impact of individual actions that we will make a difference to our planet, its people, it\u2019s creatures and plant life, to ensure the survival of all. It is for these reasons that the United Nations developed 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) in 2015, and we have seen positive change as a result. As the saying goes, there is no Planet B.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

This assignment will allow you to learn more about the 17 SDGs, practice your note-taking strategies, and choose one of the SDGs as an area of focus for future assignments and presentations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"fe30ba79-8510-4644-8a5f-f44e6ab29fcb","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Purpose"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

This assignment will also help you meet the following course requirements:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

prepare notes with an emphasis on details from short presentations or lectures.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Essential Employability Skills Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
- Communication<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
- Response to communication<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
- Critical thinking to solve problems<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
- Organization of information<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Course Content:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  note-taking strategies <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\n\t
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  details<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"317c8a1e-549b-43da-95b7-013d814a9e82","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Outcomes to be Achieved"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  For this assignment, you will do three things:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  Listen to a podcast of your choice, take notes and write a summary of the podcast.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  Listen to a guest speaker talk about Georgian College\u2019s work related to the SDGs, take notes and write a summary of the presentation.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  Choose one of the SDGs as your area of focus for future assignments and presentations.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"abb2b86e-9d62-438b-86a3-1333615664e4","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Task Summary"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  You will access the podcast, Sustainably Speaking, a podcast that focuses on the UN\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals and shares ideas about making positive change. Please access the podcast through the link in the assignment folder, or right click on this URL to open in a new tab: https:\/\/sustainablyspeaking.transistor.fm\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
  Choose one of the podcast episodes that is of interest to you. Listen and take notes. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  Your goal is to understand the overall content of the podcast and it\u2019s most important details. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  You may choose any note-taking format you wish.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Then, using your notes, you will summarize the podcast in your own words to demonstrate your understanding. Be sure to include the title of the podcast, and the names of the interviewer and guest(s).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"73e0ff35-96f1-476d-b4e0-d81ba48d6ed6","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"1: Listen to a Podcast and Take Notes"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  On Thursday, May 23\/24, we will have a guest speaker in class. Jessica Kukac is the Manager, Sustainability & Energy \u2013 Facilities Management at Georgian College. She will talk about the SDGs and what the College is working on related to these.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
  While you listen to her presentation, you will take notes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  Your goal is to understand the overall content of the presentation and it\u2019s most important details. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  You may choose any note-taking format you wish.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Then, using your notes, you will summarize the presentation in your own words to demonstrate your understanding. Be sure to include the name of the presenter and her position.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"c3c93792-158b-4727-ba86-ec8ffe198a9e","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"2: Listen to a Guest Speaker and Take Notes"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  After listening to your chosen podcast and the guest speaker, choose one of the 17 SDG\u2019s as a focus area for future related assignments and presentations. Provide a brief overview of why you have chosen this SDG for your area of focus.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
  For a summary of each of the SDG\u2019s, review the United Nations webpage: 17 Goals to Transform the World. Please access the podcast through the link in the assignment folder, or right click on this URL to open in a new tab: https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/exhibits\/page\/sdgs-17-goals-transform-world<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"e08a7a41-f86f-4cb4-bd8e-2f5fdd6377f5","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"3: Choose one of the SDGs as an Area of Focus"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  Your submission will include your two summaries and your choice of SDG focus. You may submit your information in any format you wish, as long as it is clear and easy to follow. For example, you may submit a Word document, a PowerPoint, a Prezi, a video presentation, etc.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  Note: Blackboard will automatically convert PowerPoint Presentations to pdf format. If you wish to include a voice-over on a PowerPoint presentation, you must create a screencast for it to be heard.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Your work is due by Sunday, May 26\/24; 11:59 p.m.<\/span><\/span> Use the submission link in the assignment folder on Blackboard.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"e80d7bf2-b8ec-4bef-bc65-377935dab472","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Submission and Due Date"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  This assignment is worth 15% of your final mark and you will be graded using this rubric. Please right click on this URL to open it in a new tab: <\/span><\/span>Rubric-Sustainably Speaking-Notes and Chosen Focus-May 19 2024.docx<\/a><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"e2558022-6cee-4ca7-8735-aabb4a9499a2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Evaluation"}],"hTag":"h2"}

Sustainably Speaking: Notes and Chosen Focus Area

Donna Naylor