Online etiquette

Most folks know how to conduct themselves in a college classroom. You come in, find a seat, and smile to the person next to you.  Once the professor walks in,  you start taking notes and you might raise your hand to ask a question. But what about online? How do you...

The Online Discussion Board

You’re starting college. Maybe you are fresh out of high school or maybe you are an adult returning to school. Either way you’ll more than likely have a class where you will be required to participate in a Discussion Board. It’s sorta like Facebook....

How to study for your exam

Plan to reach your academic goals. By creating a study plan for your exam, you can reach your goals this semester. Watch this video to find out what that study plan must include. You can learn to learn. You can use your brain on purpose....

Three Things You Can Do to Remember on Purpose

The conditions surrounding how a memory was initially stored will determine how readily we can recall that memory. Here are three things you can do to remember on purpose. • Look at the thing you want to remember. Maybe it is a person’s name or an event or piece of...

Summer Session: Get Ready for Exam 1

Start studying for your first exam immediately after your first class meeting. • On your syllabus you’ll find when your first exam will be. Put that date on your calendar. Ask yourself. How many days do I have until the first exam? Often that answer is 7 days. • Your...