Study Skills and Strategies
The skills and strategies that students can develop in order to be more successful in their studies.
A Good Study Space  What should you think about when you are choosing a place to study? You want to accomplish as much as you can in the time that is available to you. To do that follow these suggestions for choosing a place to study. Five Study Techniques to Decrease Exam Stress  To avoid much of the stress that occurs at exam time, it is necessary to study and review the information you are learning throughout the semester. Here are 5 study techniques to help you keep up with your studies so that you already know the material and only need to review at exam time. Making Time for Studying  You have decided to take distance learning courses part time while you are working. However, it is difficult to find time to study in your hectic day. These ideas will help you to find the time so that you are successful in your studies. Note Taking Skills  You are required to do a lot of reading in distance learning courses. Do you have the skills to take notes as you read so that you can study the main points being made and recall them later for exams. Here is a brief view of some of the sytems which are used by successful students to take notes. Portfolios for Distance Learning  If you have set learning goals for yourself, the next step is to create a learning portfolio for yourself. It will help you determine your progress on those goals. In addition there are many other uses for different kinds of portfolios which you may want to take advantage of in the future. Preparing for Tests  Many distance learning students prepare for their tests by cramming the day before the test. This is not the best strategy to use if you want to get good grades on the tests. Here are 14 tips to help you prepare for your tests so that you are more likely to do well on them. Skills Needed for Critical Thinking  Critical thinking should be one of the goals held by everyone in society including students, teachers, parents, and administrators. It will help them to solve problems or make decisions that allow them to improve their own lives and/or the society in which they live. Skills Needed for Distance Learning  Are you trying to decide between distance learning and on-campus courses?
Learning about these five skills necessary for distance learning may help you to decide. Study Guides and Strategies  Joe Landsberger has researched and written these study guides as a public service. A comprehensive collection of helpful study techniques and tips. Study Guides and Strategies -- Site Review Update  If you need good common sense information about almost anything to do with studying, go to this site and read some of the guides that will be helpful to you when you sit down to work on your distance learning courses or will be helpful to your students when they study. Time Management Study Skills  Time management skills are useful for everyone but for distance learning students they can make a big difference in both your marks and your motivation for a course. This is especially true for those who are recently out of high school where teachers helped you to keep on top of assignments. Distance Learning Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Distance Learning Site Map
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