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Academic Success

Resources on effective study habits, connecting with tutors, and college success.

How to Use This Tutorial about Academic Success

Do the activities below to develop knowledge and skills for academic success. Watch short videos, use tools, and try the poll questions. For help with this tutorial, submit a question using the Ask a Librarian or Tutor link in your blue navigation bar at the top of this guide.

1. Watch this video about effective study strategies. Take a study skills self-assessment.

Using verbal and visual content to study will help you retain the information.
True: 237 votes (99.16%)
False: 2 votes (0.84%)
Total Votes: 239
Real-life examples can help explain abstract concepts and make content more relevant.
True: 237 votes (98.75%)
False: 3 votes (1.25%)
Total Votes: 240
After covering background material, switching between topics can strengthen connections between ideas.
True: 186 votes (76.54%)
False: 57 votes (23.46%)
Total Votes: 243

2. Watch a short video about how to be successful in online classes. Answer the poll questions.

You are in charge of your successful online learning.
True: 236 votes (100%)
False: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 236
Learning in an online environment is easier than in a face-to-face classroom.
True: 49 votes (20.76%)
False: 187 votes (79.24%)
Total Votes: 236
It is important to communicate with your teacher and check your campus email.
True: 235 votes (98.74%)
False: 3 votes (1.26%)
Total Votes: 238

3. Watch this video and about how to chat with a tutor, librarian, or instructor in Microsoft Teams. Answer the poll questions.

Students have access to Microsoft Teams through the mypath.kctcs.edu page. Click on the waffle icon in the top left corner of the Microsoft account to see the Teams app. Teams combines lots of Microsoft tools, but the main apps students need are the calendar and the video chat option.

Students can set up video chats with tutors, librarians, teachers, and other support staff in the Microsoft Teams app.
True: 223 votes (96.96%)
False: 7 votes (3.04%)
Total Votes: 230
Students should go through mypath.kctcs.edu to access the Microsoft Teams app.
True: 216 votes (93.91%)
False: 14 votes (6.09%)
Total Votes: 230

4. Watch a video about the Visual Schedule Builder and try out the tool. Answer the poll question.

The Schedule Builder can help students prepare for an advising appointment and take charge of their learning.
True: 233 votes (98.73%)
False: 3 votes (1.27%)
Total Votes: 236

5. Read examples of how other students using study strategies to succeed.

Recommended eBooks about Academic Success in Library Databases

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How to Deal with Stress

How to manage stress calmly and efficiently, putting the reader back in charge of his or her life

Soft Skills Personality Development for Life Success

Soft skills training is offered from the point of view of a corporate soft skills training.

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Test Success!

Training guide on how to improve test scores. Lessons avoid memorization and answering strategies and instead address the test-taker individually to determine what he or she needs personally to perform well at test time.

Grit

The secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence the author calls "grit."

Go Big Now

Eight essential "mindset keys" that can be used by anyone to get the Go Big Mindset and achieve ambitious professional and life goals.

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The New Science of Learning

Introduces aspects of brain function and how they impact learning and addresses the challenges of learning online. 

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From the Army to College

Supports for soldiers throughout their higher education or vocational pursuits and assistance with navigating the available funding resources

College Success for Students with Disabilities

Helps students find the appropriate resources and accommodations to help transition to college.

Financial Literacy for Millennials

Prepares millennials for the financial impact of life events so they will be empowered to take control of their financial futures.

Going to College with Autism

Provides readers with a rare and unique perspective of what it is like to be a college student with autism.