August 29, 2025 — Laguna. Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna launched a student-focused onboarding with Makarius Smart Learning, giving first adopters a hands-on walkthrough of the tools and habits that make classes smoother, feedback faster, and progress crystal clear from Day 1.
What students did today
- Set up profiles & goals: Linked courses, picked target outcomes, and set personal checkpoints so progress actually means something.
- Toured an AI-assisted course flow: From pre-class prep → in-class tasks → quick checks → feedback—so you always know what’s next and why.
- Practiced integrity-safe prompts: How to use AI responsibly (and what not to do) when drafting outlines, lab notes, or study plans.
- Learned the “nudge” system: Miss a quiz? Quiet on the LMS? The platform pings you—and tells you exactly how to bounce back.
The tools you’ll use
- PathBuilder — see your learning path, track mastery against course outcomes, and get rubric-aligned feedback without hunting through tabs.
- FutureClassroom — join HyFlex sessions, catch recorded demos, and keep participation on track even when life gets busy.
Your starter kit (shipped at onboarding)
- Course Launch Card: week-by-week plan + “must-do first” checklist.
- Feedback Decoder: how to read comments and turn them into quick fixes.
- Recovery Playbook: step-by-step actions if you miss a deadline or slip on a concept.
- AI Use Guide: simple dos/don’ts for academic integrity, privacy, and citation.
What success looks like (and how we’ll measure it)
- Faster turnarounds on formative feedback (Weeks 1–4).
- Higher early engagement: attendance, low-stakes checks, and LMS activity.
- Mastery lift on priority outcomes tied to labs, studios, or board-linked topics.
- Fewer “silent struggles” thanks to nudge-based advising and quick faculty follow-ups.
30-day game plan for students
- Week 1: Finish your Launch Card; complete all pre-class checks.
- Week 2: Use the Feedback Decoder to revise one task; book a 10-minute consult if you’re stuck.
- Week 3: Hit your first mastery milestone; log reflections (what worked, what didn’t).
- Week 4: Review your dashboard with your instructor or advisor and set next targets.
Built on responsible use
AI helps you plan and practice—but your judgment is the point. Clear guidelines for transparency, citation, and data privacy were covered today and live inside your AI Use Guide.
Want structured onboarding or pilots for your institution? Visit msmartlearning.com to connect with the Makarius Smart Learning team.
