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How to Take Notes from Textbooks in College

When you get to College , you are expected to read and take notes from a wide range of textbooks assigned for the course. However, note students, especially the freshers in college, do not have the skills for note-taking . Taking notes is a skill that one is taught when one gets to college. Here are some tips that will help you on how to take notes from textbooks : You need to understand what you need to take from the textbooks you are required to read. Knowing what you need from the book is a key factor in extracting information from a big chunk of detailed data. You need to create a skeleton outline of the textbook you are reading and the informational. You need to learn to skim the book for important information. This means that you must develop the skills for choosing, reading, and extracting only essential facts that are relevant to your area of studies and research . You read and paraphrase the contents into your own words. It means that you must peruse the information and pu

HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS IN COLLEGE

  Friendship plays a big role in the life of students , and the college environment provides space for students to pursue friendship. College requires that a student must develop the art of making friends, survive and make the most out of their academic career. Apart from studies , a student is advised to have fun and be able to discover new interests and communities. Here are a few tips on how to make friends in colleges; Make the initiative by meeting up with friends and classmates to do school work and assignments . By participating in college work , you are in the best position to know others’ interests and passions. Invite people whom you know and have interacted with, and these can people do the same things as you. This is the best approach for building connections. Go to university events and social activities. Be social and try to make new friends for at least a week through online and social media. Take part in the university and college activities online platform . Keep

Homeschooling Trends in 2021?

  Homeschooling   has a long tradition history in the U.S., but it declined after the government made school education compulsory and legal in the 19th and 20th centuries. It reemerged again in the 1960s and 70s due to the   educational   reforms that came up during this time. But today Homeschooling is a growing trend in the U.S. and particularly with the advent of Covid-19. Recent household surveys have shown that most families have opted for  homeschooling , and this might be due to the Covid-19. This pandemic has forced many parents to adopt homeschooling as an alternative to  traditional attendance , and in some ways has proved to be effective for many families in the U.S. Many parents consider homeschooling due to safety measures, economic interests, and the general welfare of the  students . It also provides freedom for the students and their families too. There are so prevailing views that indicate that  homeschooled students  perform better, and actually, their scoreline is be

9 THINGS YOU SHOULD SAY TO YOUR PROFESSOR

  When you get to the   University , you are placed under the tutorship of your Professor for guidance and mentorship. Therefore, it is imperative to have a positive attitude and yet   professional relationship   with your professor. In order to maintain that professional attitude with your  professor , you need to eliminate any negative thoughts and watch how you interact with them. Here are 9 things you should say to your Professor: Say Thank you for your  support and professional guidance  in my work We appreciate you for being supportive through your great  lectures  and feedback. Your sacrifices are worth noticing. Thank you so much for making the  subject  interesting and informative to us. We have gained a lot from you and the  knowledge  you have passed on to us. You have greatly had a huge impact on our lives through your insights We feel great and valued by your  mentorship  and care. We could not have reached here without your efforts. Furthermore, we could not have reached

HOW TO MAKE SELF-LEARNING WORK IN REALITY?

  Self-learning   is a process by which individuals take the initiative, with or without the assistance of others, in diagnosing their needs. Self-learning is part and parcel of the  educational journey , and for you to embark on this journey, you must follow the following steps: You need to assess yourself and see whether you are or you are not ready to  learn at your own pace and time . By so doing, you must have skills and the right attitudes to learn independently. You need to set your own learning goals that will enhance your capacity to study as an  independent student  at home. Learning must be based on self-motivation, and you need to set goals, which often work as a road map to steer you on the right path. Evaluate your own  learning style  and come up with your own learning styles. In most cases when you are  teaching yourself , you won’t have  deadlines  to meet or people to complete with, and in this case, you must stay motivated and do things at your own initiative. In sel

HOW DO VIDEO GAMES HELP IN IMPROVING FOCUS AND ATTENTION

  Video games or   computer-based games   are electronic devices used or operated by an individual person to play a specific play. There are varieties of such games which one use to pass time or enjoy themselves,   learning purposes   or leisure. It’s believed that playing video games does have a positive impact on an individual brain that is responsible for visuospatial skills and   attention . This is why you can actually use Video games to help you focus and have clear attention for your studies or a specific professional skill. Here are some of the tips you can use: Play games that build your cognitive abilities and challenge your brains to focus on  solving questions  like crossword games, Jigsaw puzzles, Sodoku, and brain-teasers. Be creative in your approach when playing video games: You can improve your communication skills and critical thinking by incorporating Video games that are part of  problem-solving  to  help  you improve communication skills and the ability to think st

Challenges faced by students doing online learning

  The advent of information technology has revolutionized the way people learn today. Various educational institutions have now adopted the e-learning platform as a mode of teaching their students. Thousands of students from different parts of the world are taking their courses via e-learning platforms at various levels from certificates to doctoral programs.   However, there are many challenges that students face while doing their course via online learning mode, which are listed below: Managing and dealing with technical issues that arise during the process, is because online students are prone to encountering technical hitches at some point during their studies. Distractions from friends and the social environment where learning takes place. You must know to strike a balance between your studies and social interactions, this is because online learning may create a sense of isolation. How to stay motivated while taking the coursework. It is very easy to get discouraged when stu

7 Reasons why New Year Resolutions Fail

  A  Resolution   is a firm decision to do or not do something or a formal expression of opinion or intention agreed on. Every beginning, we tend to make resolutions of what we want to achieve and where we want to reach, but somehow these intentions do not come to pass. Here is a list of 7 reasons why our  New Year Resolutions   fail: When you are not always specific in what you want to achieve and stick to the goals you want to attain. But it's important to stay to be specific and clearly state what we want to attain. If you have no clear and  achievable objectives . In order to reach your goals, you must attempt to get to a place within your reach and realistic. This is when you won’t get overwhelmed, defeated, and stopped. If your resolutions are not long-term. This also means that we must think in the long term because it takes time and a  lot of work  to achieve what we want. When you stop in the midst of the process, instead keep on moving even if you face  challenges and obs