Cedar Valley Life & Resources
WELCOME TO THE VALLEY
It's great to have you as a part of the rich culture and history of the Cedar Valley community! This course is for new UNI students, professors, and community members to learn about all of the great things that the Cedar Valley has to offer, from local events, organizations, and activities, to make them feel comfortable exploring the area and building community.
About this course
"Cedar Valley Life & Resources" is a course intended for anyone new to the Cedar Valley (Cedar Falls & Waterloo, IA), especially University of Northern Iowa students, staff, and faculty. Throughout this course, you will learn about locations, organizations, and events that are special to the area and build connections to start integrating yourself into the community. This course will take approximately 90 minutes.
Lesson 1
An Introduction to Local Spots
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View slides presentation
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Explore a map of the Cedar Valley
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Review the Cedar Valley
Lesson 2
Getting Involved in the Cedar Valley Community
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Watch video narratives
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Make recommendations
Reflection
Location Dating App
& Discussion
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Make your own choices
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Discuss community resources
Exploration
Cedar Valley Web Resources
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View extra resources to learn more about the Cedar Valley
Course Survey
Review this Course
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Write about your experience taking this course
COURSE CONTENTS
Learning Goals
At the conclusion of this course, learners will be able to:
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Identify relevant locations/organizations in the Cedar Valley and their purposes in the community.
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Relate individual wants and needs of community members to appropriate organizations and events in the area.
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Synthesize connections between your personal interests and opportunities available in the Cedar Valley.