Saturday, September 4, 2010

Do You Want to be Successful in This Course??

THINGS TO DO
  • Keep a to-do list to manage your time effectively
  • Briefly review notes before class
  • Take notes while reading (most learning takes place when you write it down)
  • Draw words or concepts to reinforce learning (65% of people are visual learners)
  • Never leave a PowerPoint slide empty - always write something next to it (thoughts, questions, mnemonic devices, et cetera)
  • Bring questions from homework before, after, or during class to the teacher. 
  • Pinpoint weaknesses and attempt to make them your strengths
  • Attend all lectures 
  • Come to SI sessions if you need to develop study strategy skills and organization - that's why I'm here!
WHAT IT TAKES?
  • Self-discipline (don't be a procrastinator)
  • Attentiveness to detail
  • Persistence
  • Active involvement in discussions
  • Dedication and motivation 
  • Optimism and confidence
  • A proactive spirit and focused mind 
  • Setting goals and doing your best!
 Above all, seize every opportunity to become successful. Make yourself proud this semester! 



Welcome!

I personally feel a blog website would be more accessible to a great number of students versus wasting paper. The focus of this blog is provide resources to help you study. Not sure if I'll continually update it; however, if you need help with study strategies, this could serve as your portal for certain information. Anyway, if you want to see how you can implement some of these learning strategies into your study routine, attend the SI Session meetings.