Among the multitude of great websites and resources, my starting point for people in the Portland metro area is Multnomah County Library (http://multcolib.bibliocommons.com). They have recently updated their website with all kinds of great features, and the libraries went back to more expanded hours. Take a look to see what they have to offer...
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Spring Fever!
Many students have just finished, or are in the middle of Spring Break, and the temptation to just sleep and have fun is great. And I highly recommend a good dose of this! You must recharge every so often, lest your brain doesn't get a chance to digest all you've been doing..
Once you've caught your breath, though, it's time for the big sprint. Most of you are wrapping up a semester, or hitting mid-terms, with some big projects, plans for summer and next school year, and more! on your plate. This is a critical time to take stack of how the academic year has gone, make up work or improve grades that you still have time to do. With the promise of doing better each year due to good planning (see prior posts!), you should be in the happy position of seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, and solid groundwork for your next seasons of school and life.
Stay with the focus, optimism, and new connections you've made this year. You will see the value of all these things as the days get longer and the weeks til summer are fewer. Best of luck!
Once you've caught your breath, though, it's time for the big sprint. Most of you are wrapping up a semester, or hitting mid-terms, with some big projects, plans for summer and next school year, and more! on your plate. This is a critical time to take stack of how the academic year has gone, make up work or improve grades that you still have time to do. With the promise of doing better each year due to good planning (see prior posts!), you should be in the happy position of seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, and solid groundwork for your next seasons of school and life.
Stay with the focus, optimism, and new connections you've made this year. You will see the value of all these things as the days get longer and the weeks til summer are fewer. Best of luck!
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Test-taking success: help with test anxiety
In addition to the best way to relieve test anxiety--a solid, effective study plan to build confidence (it's surprising how many people don't do this!)--two of my top pointers are:
• meet with another student both to practice drill via memory games, and share concerns with another classmate to feel less isolated in anxiety
• discuss with the instructor if there are any options for taking tests with accomodations (e.g., after school, extended time limits, online, etc.)
Sometimes by engaging others, students can gain confidence by advocating for their needs, and build personal contacts which relieve anxiety by having understang people in their corner.
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