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title: "Tips for the first day of classes"
type: "wiki"
space: "ITAS"
author: "David Trinh"
created: 2024-02-09T19:31:45Z
updated: 2025-06-10T15:40:37Z
url: "https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/238/itas/wiki/view/19567/tips-for-the-first-day-of-classes"
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# Tips for the first day of classes

Prior to your first day of classes, you may want to consider setting up a [lesson plan](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/39/the-teaching-learning-centre/wiki/view/5111/lesson-planning). This will help you make more efficient use of class time while minimizing student frustration.

On the first day of classes, our Teaching and Learning department has prepared a list of tips to help you get ready.

1. Orchestrate positive first impressions
2. Introduce yourself effectively
3. Clarify learning objectives and your expectations
4. Help students learn about each other
5. Set the tone for the course
6. Collect baseline data on students’ knowledge and motivation
7. Whet students’ appetites for course content
8. Inform students of important course details

More information can be found at "[Tips for the first day and links to resources](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/39/the-teaching-learning-centre/wiki/view/5114/tips-for-the-first-day-and-links-to-resources)".