NOW TAKE A STEP AT YOUR OWN PACE Using the priorities you established in the Academic Skills Priorities Inventory, explore the recommended steps, sources, and sites below. Remember to use your existing resources and supports for help along the way. Learning efficiently
Learn more about how you learn by taking a brief Learning Style Inventory Apply a new learning strategy the next time you watch and/or listen to content,
perhaps practicing with content from a free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Practice and build academic strategies with the individualized support of a College Coach Take a course as a non-matriculating student at an extension school or community college in your area or online
Managing time
Explore tools to help you manage and track time: Forest, Calm, Tomato Timer Identify at least one activity or task you are responsible to complete daily Make time for fun and creativity in your daily routine Build and track your schedule with a trusted advisor or executive functioning coach Try Google Calendar for tracking daily tasks (e.g. laundry, hangouts, medication, etc.) Organization
Explore using tools, color coding, and strategies that make organizing enjoyable Practice and build academic strategies with the individualized support of a College Coach Recruit a trusted support or advisor from your social network (see page:14) for help Memory
Download and use the Lumosity app to improve memory, attention, and flexibility Consider how to build your interest and intention when learning new information Practice mnemonic devices to remember facts, directions, and lists (e.g. groceries) Understanding of content/information
Refresh or build your knowledge in a subject area with a free MOOC, Massive Open, Online, Course through Coursera and EdX
Consider auditing a course at your school, an extension school, or a local community college for practice learning at a fraction of the cost
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