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Take Action! echnology is a powerful tool that can help

T you research information, communicate with Study Skills
Exercise: Making the Most of Technology- For each item circle how well you are taking teachers and other students, track information Series
advantage of the technology around you. Use this scale: 5- I do this consistently 4- Most of the and schedules, read textbooks, and take
time 3- Sometimes 2- Rarely 1- Never. Where are you feeling confident, and where do you need courses online. Technology can also be a No. 7
to work on your skills? distraction, a time-sucker, and can even hurt
your GPA if you let it. Understanding how you
Rating Rating
Using Technology learn, developing techniques for multitasking,
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getting organized, and balancing your technology
Manging Time and Resources 5 4 3 2 1 Studying & Connecting 5 4 3 2 1 use will help you succeed in school. Take a look at
I track all my class assignments, tests I use my laptop to do assignments, how you are using technology today.
and project due dates on an electronic 5 4 3 2 1 reports, and projects. 5 4 3 2 1
calendar.
I set alarms on my phone for classes 5 4 3 2 1 I use my smart phone or tablet to do 5 4 3 2 1 Get Organized
and meetings. research online. Your Attention
I use the school’s computer system I get distracted by Facebook and texting Please...
(LMS) to access class info and 5 4 3 2 1 while studying. 5 4 3 2 1 Staying Focused
resources. Research shows that your performance in How long can you
I use my mobile devices to do work 5 4 3 2 1 I use the extra resources and videos 5 4 3 2 1 focus on a task without
when I don’t have my computer. available to me online. accuracy and reaction time go down when you becoming distracted? To Study Using Technology
I access library resources online. 5 4 3 2 1 I use electronic textbooks. 5 4 3 2 1 have multiple distractions. When we have lots
I track my grades electronically. 5 4 3 2 1 I take electronic notes in class. 5 4 3 2 1 of stimulation from music, noise, TV, e-mail,
I back up my work frequently. 5 4 3 2 1 I have a quiet space for studying 5 4 3 2 1 tweeting, Facebook, cell phones, texting, etc., The average
I use my mobile devices to capture 5 4 3 2 1 I connect with teachers using e-mail or 5 4 3 2 1 we spend a lot of time and energy shifting our attention span:
notes in class - audio, video, or pics. the school system. focus, trying to multi-task.
I use webinar and online meeting 5 4 3 2 1 I study with other people via Skype or 5 4 3 2 1 Just as we know texting and talking on a cell 2000 = 12 seconds.
software. online meetings. 2013 = 8 seconds.
I have a note-taking app on my phone. 5 4 3 2 1 I meet with group members online. 5 4 3 2 1 phone while driving reduces our reaction time
I take online classes. 5 4 3 2 1 I share data with other students online. 5 4 3 2 1 and causes more accidents, the same thing
I do a good job multitasking . 5 4 3 2 1 I connect with tutors online. 5 4 3 2 1 goes for your learning. Studies are showing that The average attention
the impact of viewing Facebook or texting span of a goldfish...
TM
while studying impacts your ability to actually
focus and concentrate on the content. Your brain 9 seconds.
doesn’t have room to put your studies in short
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Finding quiet time with fewer distractions for
studying is critical and takes self-control.