Florida ged plus college Preparation Program Curriculum and Resource Guide
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Websites – College Survival SkillsFinancial Aid and Money ManagementThe College Board Education Loan Program. This site provides financial tipsheets that can be reproduced and used with your students. Topics covered range from understanding and comparing award letters for entering freshman students to financial planning and debt management for students. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/14/06 at: http://www.collegeboard.com/highered/res/cc_tips/cc_tips.html. Student Financial Assistance. This website is provided by the Florida Department of Education, Student Services and provides links to a variety of financial assistance available to students in Florida. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/24/06 at: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/osfahomepg.htm. Scholarships from Other Sources. Monster.Com has created this website for students who are looking for colleges and for scholarships. The service is free. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/22/06 at: www.fastweb.monster.com. The Student Guide: Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education. This guide provides information on applying for federal financial aid. The guide is free. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/22/06 at: http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/2003_2004/english/index.htm. Student Financial Assistance. Florida provides two excellent sites to help students find out more information about planning for and paying for college. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/22/06 at:
https://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/home/uamain.asp
Time ManagementTime Management Page. Muskingum College’s Center for Advancement of Learning. Time-management strategies, including: time management. self-evaluation and spacing reviews/activities, procrastination, introduction to time management planners, color coding and homework organizers, remembering appointments, and how to be on time. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.muskingum.edu/%7Ecal/database/general/time.html. Mind Tools: Time Management Skills. MindTools, LTD. Information on how to get the most out of your time, creating more time, controlling distractions, and specific time management tools, such as action plans, activity logs, time estimates and prioritized “to do” lists. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.mindtools.com/page5.html. Time Management Guide. Randall, S. The guide identifies the causes of wasted time and applies strategies to overcome them. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://members.aol.com/rslts/tmmap.html. How to Manage Time and Set Priorities. Martin, D. How to be a successful student. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.marin.cc.ca.us/~don/Study/5time.html. Create a Weekly Time Management Schedule. Sweetbriar College, VA. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.arc.sbc.edu/timeschedule.html. University of Kent, United Kingdom, Careers Advisory Center – Time Management. This site provides an interactive questionnaire that students can complete to see areas in which they need to improve their time management and organization skills. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/17/06 at: http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sk/time.htm. Ohio University. Interactive test of time management skills. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/17/06 at: http://studytips.aac.ohiou.edu/?Function=TimeMgt&Type=pretest. Overcoming Procrastination. The Counseling Center at the University of Illinois provides a number of self-help brochures to help support student success in college. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/21/06 at: http://www.couns.uiuc.edu/Brochures/procras.htm. Get Organized Now.Com. This site provides a wide variety of tips and strategies for improving organization skills. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/22/06 at: http://www.getorganizednow.com/ideapak-newsletter.htm. Study SkillsCornell Notes. This site provides an overview of the Cornell Notes system and strategies for using it. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/21/06 at: http://jmasms.nbed.nb.ca/cornell.html. Leadership Letters. This site provides a listening survey that students can take to determine where they have problems with listening. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/22/06 at:http://www.leadershipletters.com/listeningskills/quiz.htm. Study Guides and Strategies. This website provides a variety of resources, including those that can help students improve their listening skills. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/22/06 at: http://www.studygs.net/listening.htm. Study Habits Assessment. The Muskingum College, Center for Advancement and Learning (CAL) provides a vast array of resources to help students improve their study skills. A study habits’ assessment is provided on the site to help increase awareness of about current study habits and how and where to make changes. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/21/06 at: http://www.muskingum.edu/~cal/database/general/studyhab.html. Study Skills Opinion Poll. Student’s Success. Prentice Hall Publishers. Have students take this survey to see where they fit regarding study skills. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.prenhall.com/cgi-bin/success/polls/insertPoll.pl?definitionFile=StudySkills.def. Note-Taking. Cook Counseling Center, Virginia Tech. Learn how to use The Cornell Method to take notes. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/cornell.html. Office Survival. Created for the business world, this site provides sample abbreviations that students can use when taking notes in class. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/22/06 at: http://www.crazycolour.com/os/notetaking_07.shtml. Note-Taking Strategies: A College Success Workshop. This site developed by Barbara Fowler at Longview Community College includes strategies that students can use to improve their note-taking skills. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/22/06 at: http://www.kcmetro.edu/longview/humanitites/reading/ntstrat.htm. Prescription for Note-Taking. This site includes suggestions for using abbreviations and personal shorthand to simplify note-taking. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/23/06 at: http://fanshawec.on.ca/help/notetaking.pdf. Developing Reading Skills. Dartmouth College Learning Enhancement Services. This site provides information on the SQ3R Method. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.webster.edu/acadaffairs/asp/handbook/n.html. Study Distractions Analysis. Developed by the Division of Counseling & Testing, University of Wyoming. Have students examine the three places they study most to see which ones have the most distractions. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/studydis.html. Study Skills Checklist. Cook Counseling Center, Virginia Tech. Print out this checklist to help narrow down study skill areas that may need improvement: time scheduling, concentration, listening and note taking, reading and writing skills, and exams. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/checklis.html. Study Schedule. Tulsa, Oklahoma.net. A printable weekly calendar in hour-long blocks to map out a time schedule. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.tulsa.oklahoma.net/~jnichols/StudySchedule.html. The Study Skills Help Page - Strategies for Success. Hopper, C. Middle Tennessee State University. This site links to many other study skills sites. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.mtsu.edu/~studskl/index.html. Memory DevelopmentMemory Principles. Developmental Studies Department at Middle Tennessee State University. An overview of memory principles, with definitions of each. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.mtsu.edu/~studskl/mem.html. Mind Tools: Memory Techniques. MindTools, LTD. An introduction to memory techniques, association, imagination and location, memory fallacies, hints on using mnemonics, remembering people’s names, lists, words, speeches, quotations, and more. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.mindtools.com/memory.html. Mind Tools: Working with Concept Maps. MindTools, LTD. Information and organizational skills. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.mindtools.com/mindmaps.html. Test-Taking SkillsAmanda’s Mnemonics Page. This site includes mnemonics collected from around the world and covers a long list of topics and subject areas. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/25/06 at: http://www.netnaut.com/mnemonics.html. Test-Taking Tips. Felder, R. M. & Stice, J. E. Tips on taking objective, essay, and problem-solving tests. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.ncsu.edu/felder-public/Papers/testtaking.htm. A Dozen Reasons to Review Returned Tests. Developmental Studies Department at Middle Tennessee State University. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.mtsu.edu/~studskl/rtrned.html. Test Anxiety. Counseling Center at the University of Illinois. What test anxiety means and tips to reduce it. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.couns.uiuc.edu/Brochures/testanx.htm. General-Purpose Learning Strategies for Test Anxiety. Muskingum College's Center for Advancement of Learning. Causes of Tension/Stress and Evaluation Questionnaires Learn more about reducing test anxiety and stress. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.muskingum.edu/%7Ecal/database/general/testanxiety.html. General Strategies for Test-Taking. This site was developed by Muskingum College’s Center of Advancement of Learning. It is includes a wide variety of resources for students. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/24/06 at: http://www.muskingum.edu/~cal/database/general/testtaking.html. Strategies to Activate Background Knowledge. This site was developed by the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA). Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/22/06 at: http://www.pasd.com/PSSA/Partner/medrep.htm. Test Taking. Prentice Hall Publishers. Articles on goal setting, quizzes, and links. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.prenhall.com/success/StudySkl/testtake.html. Using Note Cards. Handout developed by Dr. Richard Oliver, Student Learning Assistance Center at San Antonio College. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/24/06 at: http://www.accd.edu/sac/slac/handouts/Studyaids/sskills_aid_7.htm. Stress ManagementCognitive Restructuring Approaches to Stress Management. The web's stress management and emotional wellness page. Various links dealing with the management of stress. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://imt.net/~randolfi/StressLinks.html#Cognitive. Stress Management Resources. MindTools, LTD. An introduction to stress management, understanding stress, and managing life crises. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.mindtools.com/smpage.html. Learning StylesDVC Learning Style Survey and Background on the Four Learning Styles in the DVC Survey. Jester, C. Diablo Valley College, CA. Take this on-line survey for a quick analysis of your personal learning style and the best ways to study based on your learning style. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.metamath.com/lsweb/dvclearn.htm. What’s Your Learning Style? LDPride.net. Another learning style inventory. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.ldpride.net/learning_style.html. Learning Styles Chart. Rose, C. (1987). Accelerated learning. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.chaminade.org/inspire/learnstl.htm. Differences in Learning Styles. Links to sites on learning styles and strategies. Bryn Mawr College. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/sci_edu/education/learningstyle.html. Setting GoalsMotivation and Goal Setting Worksheet. Counseling Services - University of Victoria. Print out this worksheet to identify long-term and short-term academic and life goals for college students. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.coun.uvic.ca/learn/program/hndouts/goals.html. Personal Goal Setting. MindTools, LTD. Information on why individuals should set goals, how to set effective goals, trouble-shooting goal-setting, achieving goals, and the importance of feedback and pulling goals together. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.mindtools.com/page6.html. Mapping Your Future. Mapping Your Future is a national collaborative, public-service project of the financial aid industry - bringing together the expertise of the industry to provide free college, career, financial aid, and financial literacy services for students, families, and schools. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/14/06 at: http://www.mapping-your-future.org/adult/. General College Success SkillsAdult Student.com. Companion internet site to The Adult Student's Guide to Survival and Success, 5th Edition. Practical Psychology Press. Provides educator and student segment. Materials are usable without the text. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/07/06 at: http://www.adultstudent.com/. Becoming a Master Student. Ellis, D. Houghton Mifflin Publishers. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://college.hmco.com/collegesurvival/ellis/master_student/10e/students/resources_index.html. College is Possible for Adults. American Council on Education. Brochure for students that includes information on college resources and states that 1 out of every 20 college freshmen hold a GED. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/07/06 at: http://www.collegetransition.org/curriculum/survival.html. Student Success. Prentice Hall's homepage for information on Majors Exploration, Study Skills, Career Paths, Money Management, Fitness, and Well-Being (including stress management and relationships). Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.prenhall.com/success/index.html. Ten Tips You Need to Survive College. Developmental Studies Department at Middle Tennessee State University. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.mtsu.edu/~studskl/10tips.html. Academic Success Center. Purdue University. Printable pages covering all of the topics encountered by a college student. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/09/06 at: http://www.cla.purdue.edu/asc/studentsupport/handouts/. Success in College for Adults with Learning Disabilities. Provided by Learning Disabilities OnLine, this site provides an overview of what students should know about accessing support services if they have a learning disability. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/21/06 at: http://www.ldonline/ld_indepth/adult/health_collegesuccess.html. Computer Literacy SkillsJan’s Illustrated Computer Literacy 101. This online course is an excellent resource for students. Instructors who wish to use the site to teach computer basics, Word. PowerPoint, Excel, and other programs must request permission using the online form. There is no charge for using the site. There is a minimal charge for receiving a CD of the lesson. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/24/06 at: http://www.jegsworks.com/lessons/. Four Nets for Better Searching. This site developed by Bernie Dodge focuses on using Google as the primary search engine. Step-by-step instructions are provided. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/24/06 at: http://webquest.sdsu.edu/searching/fournets.htm. Things to Know Before Your Begin Searching. This tutorial was developed by the University of California at Berkeley Library and provides a wide range of material that students can use to learn more about effective Internet searching. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/24/06 at: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/ThingsToKnow.html#Top. Evaluating Websites. This tutorial was also developed by the University of California at Berkeley Library and may be downloaded and printed as needed. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/24/06 at: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker.pdf. Bare Bones 101: A Basic Tutorial for Searching the Web. This tutorial was developed by the University of South Carolina Beaufort Campus Library and provides an excellent resource for learning how to use effective search strategies on the Internet. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/24/06 at: http://www.sc.edu/beaufort/library/pages/bones/bones.shtml. Vocational Information Center. This site has hundreds of links related to technology, computers, and careers. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/24/06 at: http://www.khake.com/page17.html. Touch Typing Tutorial. This site provides students who don’t know their way around a keyboard an opportunity to learn the basics of touch typing. The program can be used online or may be downloaded. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/24/06 at: http://www.senselang.com/. Nimble Fingers Touch Typing Tutorial. This site provides students with the basics of touch typing as well as techniques to improve typing skills. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/24/06 at: http://www.nimblefingers.com/. Technology Skills Self-Assessment Survey. This site was developed by Florida Gulf Coast University and provides students with an opportunity to assess their own technology skill levels. This site also provides tutorials on email, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/24/06 at: http://www.fgcu.edu/support/technologyskills/begin.asp. Style Manuals and Writing Guides. This site developed by California State University at Los Angeles provides links and downloadable documents related to all major style manuals and their associated resources. Students may access these sites to identify the appropriate manner in which to cite references and resources in their papers, reports, etc. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/24/06 at: http://www.calstatela.edu/library/styleman.htm. Style Manuals and Citation Guides. This site developed by Duke University Libraries includes links and resources for all major style manuals and citation guides. Retrieved from the World Wide Web on 03/24/06 at: http://www.lib.duke.edu/reference/style_manuals.html. Directory: documents documents -> Concept stage documents -> Concept stage documents -> The great global switch-off documents -> Nonprofit grant application documents -> The Truth about the Rwandan Genocide documents -> Annual InStructional unit plan documents -> Chaos equipment included Download 1.65 Mb. Share with your friends:
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