Title: Orientation Session 1 (synchronous - 90 mins)
Course: Stage 0 - Orientation > Section: 1. Getting to know each other and our Purpose

Purpose: Getting to know each other & how to proceed

Timing: 1.5 hours

Tool: Big Blue Button (BBB - virtual live conferencing) or Zoom or Google Meet

Resource: Presentation Slides - Live Session 1

Session Agenda:

- Opening Activity (Icebreaker)
- Ensuring that we can access Moodle and use BBB / Zoom / Google Meet
- Introducing the facilitation team
- Screenshare on Moodle
  - Talking about the course stages - format/structure
  - Exploring the course information & flow
  - Confirming the schedule
  - Agreeing on norms
  - Introduce the Buddy Group support system
  - Introduce Post-Session 1 Activities
- Closing Activity