One of the hardest lessons a student will ever need to learn is time management. Millions of dollars are spent on books, software programs, and equipment designed to help students manage their time. However, most times the students start to become overwhelmed with projects, assignments, and the administrative of their time management system. Time management styles are as complex and individual as the person. What works for one person will not necessarily work for another. Student’s can not use the same time management strategies that are used in the corporate world so how do you help your students learn time management? (more…)
Archive for August, 2009
Time Management for Students
Monday, August 17th, 2009Study Groups: Tips and Advice
Saturday, August 15th, 2009There’s a big test coming up, and you’re trying to decide what the best course of action will be to get your studying done effectively before the test date rears its ugly head. Many people revert to the solo method; locking themselves in a room with energy drinks and reading their notes and study materials over and over again until they ultimately go a bit crazy from the monotony of it. (more…)
Study Strategies for Reading Novels
Thursday, August 6th, 2009Reading novels teaches us about different worlds, eras and people. For this reason, they are an integral part of getting educated. It’s important not to be intimidated by the language and issues in novels; instead, practice strategies that help you navigate the text. (more…)
How to Study—Getting Started
Monday, August 3rd, 2009To be a student is to study. Sounds simple right? But studying is a learned skill. It requires commitment, an understanding of the course expectations, time and materials. Most of al, successful learning takes practice, that means showing up everyday and viewing the act of studying as an integral part of student life.
Education is an investment in your self. A healthy approach to any academic endeavor is to first realize that anything worth your time is worth doing to the best of your ability. Your academic success is directly proportional to the effort you put into your work. Nobody can do it for you. Like any large-scale project, it is important to have clear goals and a plan.