Online Learning Part 1

Read between the lines

Make a judgment about the sites and the information it contains. Here are some ways to do this:

·        Look for facts you know or can check with a trusted source. If the site gets those facts right, its more likely that the other facts on the site are also accurate.

·        Study the language used. It is angry, satiric or overly impassioned? This may indicate that the site is biased

·        Consider whether the argument are logical and backed up by evidence, and whether the site presents only one point of view

·        Check the links to the sources that the author acknowledges. Scholarly writing, whether in print or online, should include a bibliography

Its Online, but Is It On Target? Part 3

Dot-What?

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

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

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

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

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

v  Dot-edu usually indicates a university website. While it is published research is generally considered very trustworthy. Anyone associated with the university , whether a world-renowned scholar or a freshman, can be given space on its server. Professors sometimes put student course work up on the Web, but that doesn’t mean they’re vouching for the information’s accuracy.

Its 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:

v Who wrote the Web page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don’t use it.

v What is the author’s qualification for writing on the subject?

v Has the article passes through an editorial process designed to endure quality and accuracy?

v Whats the websites purpose? Look for motives – like selling products or winning votes- that could result in biased or incomplete info.

v Is the info accurate? Is it up-to-date? Where did the author get his info?

Its Online, but Is it on Target? Part 1

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, its 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 reliable source from an unreliable one? Also, its 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 & be of benefit to the world.

Take Control of Homework So it Doesn’t Control You Part 2

Keep Things in Perspective

Know how much weight each assignment or test carries, and use your time accordingly. Don’t waste time, but be wise and smart. Doing the most important things first is being wise and smart.

Get More Involved

Keep your mind from wondering by taking notes, underlining sections, discussing topics with others or relating your homework to something you’re studying in another class. Learn actively and not passively. Be anxiously engaged in your studies and you will have a great experience. Dominate a good attitude toward home assignments, & you will begin to love doing it.

Organize the information

People process information in different ways. Some people like to draw pictures or charts to digest information, others prefer to read out loud or make detailed outlines. Try to find the methods that work best for you. Ask your teacher for recommendations if you’re having trouble.

Note-Taking Strategies Part 3

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/955.html

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 the page written 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 for the tests down the road.

Balancing High School & Part-Time Work part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/45266.html

Like many high school students, you may want – or need- to work part time. Working takes a lot of time & energy, though, so before getting a job, make sure that you think about your ability to handle both work & your education.

Important Considerations

You have to weigh a number of factors when deciding whether to take on a part time job. It’s important to get as much information as possible, so you can figure out what choice makes the most sense for you.
Schedule a meeting with your counselor to discuss the ideas of working, Talk to your counselor about why you want to work and what type of position you are seeking.

I Will Persist Until I Succeed Part 1

                

In High school, I didn’t study much in groups as I do in college. I feel I learn better when I can teach other people information and we can exchange notes in class because sometimes other students pick up on more important information than others.

My overall study method: I prefer to study in small groups and practice problems where I can work out of the methods verbally with others. My test study method: I have very different techniques. For financial test, I try to work on problems given in class as well as problems from test; I try to work on problems given in class as well as problems from power points and homework. When it comes to marketing classes, I review my notes and try to make diagrams to describe different processes.

 My time management secret: one of my biggest secrets is to look over the information that you just learned when class is over. After reviewing the information it sticks a little better than waiting until the night before the test.

How I deal with multiple projects/test: I try to work on whatever has the shortest deadline and work from there. My overall study method; I tend to do massive studying blocks of about a hour or so in order to really learn the materials.