It’s Online, but Is It on Target? Part 3

Look at the site’s address. What follows the dot?

·      Dot-com is not only for business; anyone can use it. Dot-coms include well-known and respected companies, but also private individual.

·      Dot-org usually indicates a not-for-profit organization. Many dot-orgs present unbiased information, but others have political agendas, focus on debatable issues instead of facts, and might not present all sides of an argument.

·      Dit-gov indicates a government website at the federal, state or local level. The federal government is good source of statistics, and its sites are widely considered among the most reliable.

·      Dot-mil is used by sites that are part of the military.

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It’s Online, but Is It on Target? Part 2 Research with Attitude

It’s Online, but Is It on Target?
Part 2

Research with Attitude

Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that they’re trustworthy, ask these questions:
  •who wrote the web page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don’t use it.

·      What are the author’s qualifications for writing on the subject?

·      Has the article passed through an editorial process designed to ensure quality and accuracy?

·      What is the website’s purpose? Look for motives--like selling products or winning votes--that could result in biased or incomplete information.

·      Is the information accurate? Is it up-to-date?

·      Where did the author get this information?

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Student Success Statement

"Be quick, but don't get into a hurry."  -John Wooden

He is saying that you should do things in hurry and do your things in a good time but don't get in a hurry because you might do mistakes and do the work incorrectly.

It’s Online, but is it on Target? Part 1

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Using the Web Wisely

Thanks to the web, information is easy to find. However, it’s also easy to post something online. Anyone can do it. You've probably used the internet to do research for a paper, to help you decide which product to buy, or to form an opinion about current events. Looking up information online is fast and convenient. But when you do online research, it’s important to find sites you can trust. Many websites claim to have the facts, but are full of errors. Others present information in a biased way--they only give one side of an argument. How can you tell a reliable source from an unreliable one? Also, it is critical that you post online only that which is descent and appropriate, never anything pornographic, vulgar, indecent, out of taste, untruthful, or obscene. Post those things that will make a good name for you and your organization, that will promote goodwill and be benefit to the world.

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SQ3R SQ3R=Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review

SQ3R

SQ3R=Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review

Recite

Ate the end of each section, look up from the text and in your own words recite an answer to your question for that section. Then write down your answer. Be sure to provide examples that support it.

Now repeat the question read and recite for each section of the chapter. First ask a question for the next section. Then read to find the answer in your own words and jot it down. The written questions and answers can help you study in the future.

Review

After completing the chapter, review your notes. Identify the main points by looking for the most important idea in each section. Recite or write a brief summary of the assignment.

Review your study notes every week to help you remember the information. When it’s time to prepare for your tests, you’ll find you’ve created an invaluable study guide.

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SQ3R SQ3R=Survey-Question-Recite-Review

SQ3R

SQ3R=Survey-Question-Recite-Review

Question

As you survey the text, ask a question for each section. Ask what, why, how, when, who, and where questions.

Write down your questions. Questions help you pay attention, understand the text better and recall the information more easily later on.

Read

Read one section of the chapter at a time, actively looking for an answer to your question for that section. Pay attention to bold and italicized text that authors use to make important points.

Be sure to review everything in the section, including tables, graphs and illustrations-- these features can communicate an idea more powerfully than written text.

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Reading 5 Tips for Success; Tips 3-4

Reading

5 Tips for Success; Tips 3-4

Tip 3: Do research

Literary critics have written vast numbers of analytic and critical pieces on countless books. If you’re having trouble understanding a particular text, do some research and see what knowledgeable sources have to say about it. In addition to increasing your comprehension, you’ll also be showing initiative, something teachers always like to see.

Tip 4: use a Dictionary

Make sure you have access to a dictionary when you’re reading. You can often figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using context clues, but sometimes you can’t. Rather than simply skipping over the words you don’t know, take the time to look them up. The results are well worth the effort. Your comprehension will increase greatly, and you’ll build your vocabulary at the same time.

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Student Success Statement

"Every time I've done something that doesn't feel right, it ends up not being right."  -Mario Cuomo 

He is saying that every time he doesn't choose the right, it ends up wrong. And when he does the right thing, it ends up good and right.                                                                                                      

5 Tips for Stay Motivated Tips 1-2

 

5 Tips for Stay Motivated Tips 1-2

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To succeed in high school and college, you have to do your best at all times. But sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated, even when you really care about the work you’re doing. Here are five ways to stay on the right track.

1.  Focus on High-Impact activities

 The key to success in school is student focused on your course work. Make a list to get an overall picture of your workload before you stare to tackle any of it. Then make a plan although it tempting to do it. To determine what you prearrange are rank your assignment in the order of their importance. Then rearrange your time and devote more energy toward those that have the greatest impact on your course work an grades. For example, even though all homework assignments are important, studying for a midterm exam takes priority over writing a paragraph for English class. As you complete each task, think of it as another step on your way to college success.

2.  Create New Challenges

Changing your approach can help you stay interested in what you’re doing. If you've been giving an assignment similar to one you've done in the past, think about it in a different way. If you wrote an essay for creative writing assignment last year, try a poem this time. For book reports, pick a history book instead of another biography.

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Student Success Statement

"Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." -John Wayne

He is saying that when ever you get scared to death, you could lose but you are still going to face it no matter what.

Take Control of Homework so it doesn’t control you part 3

Take Advantage of Any Free Time

If you have a study period or a long bus ride, use the time to review notes, prepare for an upcoming class or start your homework. Flash cards are a great learning tool. They are easy to make, easy to handle, and are a marvelous tool to help you learn and remember anything.  Punch a hole in the upper left corner of each index card and connect the stack of your flash cards with a ring. Then the cards are bound and not flopping around. Flash cards bound like this act like a small book with pages. You can even have separate ringed stacks for each subject. WHAT EVER YOU WANT TO REMEMBER PUT IT ON A CARD.

Study with a friend

Get together with friends and classmates to quiz each other, compare notes and predict test questions. Consider joining a study group.

Communicate

If you have concerns about the amount or type of homework you have, you may want to talk to your family, teachers or counselor.  They can help you understand how much time you need to allot for homework and how to manage your tasks.

Celebrate your achievements

Reward yourself for hitting milestones or doing something well.

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Student Success Statement

                                        "Be always sure you're right, then go ahead." -Davy Crockett

He is saying that whenever you know your about to to something, make sure you think the right way and that you are going to make the right choices. Think ahead correctly and go ahead and do what your gonna do. If you know its gonna be bad, then don't do it. Choose the right.

                                                                                                                                     

Take Control of Homework So it doesn't control you, part 1

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Although very few students love homework, it does serve a purpose. Homework helps you:

·      Reinforce what you’ve learned during the day.

·      Build study habits that are essential in college.

·      Prepare for your classes.

·      Get a sense of progress.

Here are some tips to help you deal with homework more efficiently and effectively.

Set the Mood

Create a good study area with everything you need (for example, a calculator). if you don’t have a quiet place at home, try your school or local library.

Know Where to Begin

Make a list of everything you need to do, and note all deadlines. Do the more difficult assignments first, so you don’t have to face them at the end.

Study at the Same Time Every Day

Even if you don’t have homework every night, use the time to review notes. If sitting down to work is part of your normal routine, you’ll approach it with less dread. Also, you’ll become a pro at using time productively.

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Student Success statement

"I think it better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and posterity." -Robert E. Lee

What he is saying is that you always choose the right when every day and even though you suffer, you should still choose the right.

Note-Taking Strategies   part 4

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For Review

Once you’ve done all of the above, you’ll find you’ve creates your own personalized study guide. Cover the main section of the page and use the key words and questions in the left margin of the quiz.

Stick to it

Review your notes the day you take them and all your notes once a week. That way, you won’t need to study as much when its test time. You’ve been doing the work all along. Try out the Cornell system, but if it doesn’t work for you, experiment with other methods. Ask your classmates how they take notes or ask a teacher for advice. Taking good notes requires practice, like any other skill. And the more you work at it now, the more prepared you’ll be to take notes in college.

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Note-Taking Strategies    Part 3

After Class

As soon as class ends, review your notes and fill in any blanks. Underline, highlight and use symbols to sort through the information. If you don’t understand something, get help from your teacher or classmates.

After you've reviewed all your notes from class, in the left-hand area of page write down key words and questions your teacher might ask on a test.

At the bottom of each page, write a summary of the notes. This helps you digest what you've learned. It also improves your memory of the material for the long term and for tests down the road.

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Note-Taking Strategies    Part 2

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During Class

One approach that has been proven effective is called the Cornell Note-Taking System. Here are some of its methods. Start by using the main section of your page to take down your notes during class. Be sure to leave space on the left side of the page and the bottom. Things to keep in mind:

1.  Get the speakers main points. Don’t write down every word you hear.

2.  Leave blanks in your notes to add later.

3.  Organize as you write. Pay attention to cues such as repetition and emphasis.

4.  Indicate main and supporting points as you go.

5.  Jot down key vocabulary, important facts and formulas.

6.  Ask questions. If you’re confused, it’s better to ask while the material is fresh in your mind.

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Student success Statement

"When you believe you can--you can."                 -Dr Maxwell Maltz

He is saying that whenever, you believe that you are gonna achieve something good, you can do it and achieve whatever you you believed in achieving.

Note-taking Strategies     Part 1

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How to get your class notes into Shape

Getting the most out of high school and college means studying hard and using your time in class wisely. An effective note-taking strategy can help you do both. Here are the basics.

Stay Organized

It may seem obvious, but your class notes can only help you if you can find them. When you’re taking notes be sure to :

·      Keep all your notes in one place.

·      Date and number pages; keeping them in order makes it easier to understand them later.

Before Class

Review the materials assigned for that class period thoroughly. Bring a list of any questions you may have.

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Distance Education: Is a virtual classroom for you? Part 4 of 4

Emphasis on the Written Word

Most of the communication, as well as the course work, in the distance-learning classes are written. That’s a plus, because the focus on the written word give you the opportunity to develop as a writer--and strong writing skills are essential to academic success. However, if writing is a serious weakness for you, virtual learning may not be the best educational option until you improve your skills. Your penmanship needs to be excellent, spelling great, sentence structure above average, vocabulary extraordinary. You need to have online access with reliable equipment. If your Internet communications at home isn't working, you can’t do online education from home and will need to go to someplace where you do have access to the internet.

Decide Whether It’s Right for you

Distance education isn't for everyone, but it just might be for you. You really should seek it out and give it a try. You never know until you try. You might even fall in love with distance education. While distance education may be the perfect alternative for some students, it’s not the right choice for everyone. So carefully consider your unique need and interest and give distance education a try; then decide if it’s right for you.

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