Skills: learning | studying | classroom | group | project | reading | testing | writing | math & science | web/Internet

Preparing to learn

• Learning to learn [Tank/Lynch]
• Managing time [Tank/Lynch]
• Scheduling and setting goals [Tank/Lynch]
  (Interactive day & weekly planner)
• Managing stress [Tank/Lynch]
• Thinking like a genius [Koch/Knoll]
• Mapping information for learning
• Motivating yourself
• Making decisions/solving problems
• Adaptive decision-making
• Learning as an adult [Koch/Knoll]
• Exploring your own learning style [Koch/Knoll]
  (*outside links*)

Studying

• Effective study habits [Koch/Knoll]
• Thinking critically
• Concentrating
• Memorizing [Woode/Zenk/Eckenrod]
• Thinking aloud/private speech
• Avoiding procrastination [Woode/Zenk/Eckenrod]
• M.U.R.D.E.R. - a study system [Woode/Zenk/Eckenrod]
• Index study system
• Vocabulary building exercise
• Studying with ADHD
• "Study" bibliography
• Additional study skills web sites
  (*outside links*)

Classroom participation

• Preparing for the classroom [Akervik]
• Influencing teachers [Akervik]
• Taking notes in lectures [Ocel]
• Guided notes [Ocel]
• Paying attention [Towne]
• Classroom discussions [Redepenning]
• Problem based learning [Redepenning]
• Succeeding in distance education courses [Towne]

Learning with others

• Collaborative/cooperative learning
• Active Listening
• Studying in groups [Woode/Zenk/Eckenrod]
• Tutoring guidelines
• Conflict resolution
• Peer mediation

Project skills

• Organizing projects
• Researching case studies
• Researching on the Internet
• Evaluating web site content
• Presenting projects/speeches
• Public speaking
• Interviewing for class projects
  • Consent form

Reading skills

• Reading critically
• Taking notes from a text book
• Learning from multiple sources  
• Reading/understanding essays
• Reading difficult material
• Speed & comprehension
• Marking & underlining
• SQ3R Method

Preparing for Tests

• General test preparation [Hoganson/Arendt]
• Anticipating test content [Hoganson/Arendt]
• Review tools for tests [Hoganson/Arendt]
• Overcoming test anxiety [Hoganson/Arendt]
• Organizing for test taking
• Cramming
• Emergency test preparation [Woode/Zenk/Eckenrod]

Taking Tests

• Ten tips for terrific test taking [Layon/Kromhout]
• True/false tests [Layon/Kromhout]
• Multiple choice tests [Layon/Kromhout]
• Short answer tests [Layon/Kromhout]
• Essay Exams [Burlingame]
• Essay exam terms/directives [Burlingame]
• Open book exams
• Oral exams [Burlingame]
• "Test" bibliography

Writing Basics

• Writing basics
• Organizing research
• Prewriting and drafts
• The five-paragraph essay
• Essays for a literature class [Walter]
• Expository essays
• Persuasive essays
• Writing for the "Web"

Writing Basics, continued

• Modifiers & commas [Walter]
• Transitional words & phrases [Walter]
• Spelling (American)
• Writing Strategies Learned
  by Stephen Wilbers
• Print bibliography for writing
• Internet bibliography for writing

Math & Science

• Following the scientific method
• Writing lab reports and scientific papers
• Lab safety (outside links)
• Evaluating algebraic expressions
  Order of operations/P.E.M.D.A.S.
• Solving linear equations [Mason]
• Solving math word problems [Mason]
• Math tests [Mason]
• Math bibliography, including web sites with on-line help.

Webtruth

• Netiquette
• Citing web sites
• Accessible Web site design [Gohdes/Redepenning]
• Laying out a basic web page [Gohdes/Redepenning]
• Writing for effective web pages
• Designing web sites [Gohdes/Redepenning]
• Design resources
• Color & graphics (Photoshop) resources [Gohdes/Redepenning]
• MS FrontPage resources

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Updated:  Thursday, 11 December 2003