Tips for Success...Support in College

When I was a student at SUNY Oneonta I was a member of the SUNY Oneonta Disability Awareness Council. These experiences allowed me to meet other students like me! It also gave me a chance to create programs that helped to educate the Oneonta community as well as the the community at other SUNY schools about the success of students with disabilities! This is the Facebook page for the SUNY Oneonta Disability Awareness Council.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/SUNY-Oneonta-Disability-Awareness-Council/501243626579741 

In life it is so important for you to get the help that you need! Everyone needs friends to lean on! If you are brave and talk to people that is different than you, you may be lucky enough to find your best friends! Having friends that know firsthand what it is like to be a student with a disability are a very valuable resource! They get your struggles because they have similar experiences!   

Does this ever happen to you...

Have you ever been sitting in class and feel that the teacher if flying through the material! As quick as you try to take notes or process what is going on, the teacher moves to the next slide or is done with that concept. This can be very stressful and can hinder the ability to lean! Below are some strategies for success, so no matter how fast the teacher moves past the material, you can stay head! 
look below for some tips for success!

Tips for success... the internet

The internet is a wonderful resources if and only if you use it correctly! There are many sites on the internet that can be helpful, however if you do not know the correct spot to look this can lead to trouble!

Always use peer reviewed sources when doing research. Try to start with looking at websites that are .edu or .gov. These websites are reviewed so the information posted is more accurate.

Tips for sucess...Voki

Many teacher create their own web pages or online resources to help students. Websites such as www.voki.com allow teacher to create customized avatars that can be used to teach students material.
I am in the process of creating one, it can be found at http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=8818348&height=267&width=200

Tips for Sucess...Youtube

If you learn best when listening or seeing material presented to you, YouTube is a great resource! Just type in the subject area that you are struggling with and view videos in this area! Many are created by teacher! If you are not shore if a clip that you find on YouTube is helpful for learning ask your teacher or post the link in the blog.

Tips for sucess... Read the Textbook

Use your textbook! The textbook is a great resource!
How to read a textbook
1. read the key ideas
2. go through the textbook and look at all the pictures and figures
3. brainstorm questions
4. read and take notes on each section
5. answer the questions in the textbook to review

Today many textbooks have online activities and video clips. These can be helpful for improving understanding of  topic that you are struggling with!

Tips for sucess... Use your Teacher

Use your teacher as a resource! Go to see them in office hours, or extra help. This is a free way to keep up to date. Many teacher are excited to help students. When going for help, bring questions this will help direct both you and the teacher. Leading to you getting the help that you need. Also when you are in class taking notes, mark off material that you find confusing. If the teacher is going over organelles and you become confused on mitochondria, highlight that in your notes during class so you are able to ask about it at a different time!