Success in College Using the Internet

Success in College Using the Internet
Author: Jack Pejsa
Publisher:
Total Pages: 178
Release: 1998
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780395830161

Clearly written, Success in College Using the Internet provides a wealth of sources to guide students to effectively use the Internet as a research tool. Pesja includes a tour through forty sites on the Web, coverage of e-mail and newsgroups, and a discussion of the four major site types on the Internet: FTP, Telnet, Gopher, WAIS.

Internet Goes to College

Internet Goes to College
Author: Steve Jones
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2008-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1437901468

College students are heavy users of the Internet compared to the general population. Use of the Internet is a part of college students¿ daily routine, in part because they have grown up with computers. It is integrated into their daily communication habits and has become a technology as ordinary as the telephone or television. This report finds that: College students say the Internet has enhanced their education, and that college social life has been changed by the Internet. The report also discusses the implications of college students¿ Internet use for the future. Charts and tables.

110 Strategies for Success in College and Life

110 Strategies for Success in College and Life
Author: Joan H. Rollins & Mary Zahm
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2006-02-13
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1463453388

110 Strategies for Success in College and Life offers students clear presentations of 110 strategies to guide them through to college graduation and beyond. These principles are derived from numerous research studies from a wide range of areas within psychology, as well as from the authors’ many years of experience as college professors, researchers, and student advisors. This book closes the gap between scientific knowledge and its application to college success. Topics include information processing and learning; critical thinking and decision making; identifying and achieving goals; managing time, money and energy; reading and writing effectively; reducing test anxiety; knowing thyself; and preparing for a career. The latest research findings are presented. It is a valuable guide for freshman, whether coming right out of high school or after a hiatus of years working and/or taking care of a family. This book is particularly appropriate for minority and first generation college students who may have fewer mentors to help them along the college path. Each chapter offers case studies of successful students to serve as role models. The focus of the book is on the practical application of the strategies in the student’s daily life within a framework of flexibility, integrity, and balance.

College Success Guide to the Internet

College Success Guide to the Internet
Author: Daniel J. Kurland
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1997
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780534543693

This booklet is a spin-off of THE Â'NET, THE WEB, AND YOU, also by Dan Kurland. Section One focuses on basic information pertaining to the Internet. Section Two contains URLs relating predominately to College Success.

Student Resource Guide to the Internet

Student Resource Guide to the Internet
Author: Cynthia B. Leshin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Internet in education
ISBN: 9780136210795

Acclaimed Internet guru Cynthia Leshin has created a "must have" text for every college student. This hands-on text not only introduces students to the Internet, but focuses on the Internet as a tool for achieving success in college. With step-by-step descriptions, examples, and exercises, this best-selling author ensures a thorough understanding of the Internet. Unique features include how to use the Internet for research; how to evaluate information on the Internet for reliability; how to reference electronic media in research papers; how to use the Internet for career planning and job searching; highlights specific student-oriented Websites; how to communicate on the Internet, including live interactions with both public and private forums; includes Listservers, Usenet, Newsgroups, CHATS, and Internet phone.

Success as an Online Student

Success as an Online Student
Author: Kevin J. Fandl
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2014-09-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1317521617

This book is a practical guide for any student considering enrollment in, currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from an online course. The authors, both with substantial online teaching and learning experience as well as seasoned professionals, deliver concise guidance to make the online learning journey enjoyable, productive, and most of all, worthwhile. Major topics include how to identify the best online program; comparing online with traditional education programs; finding an ideal work-life balance; managing time and staying organized; how to form good habits to maximize your chances for success; getting the most out of an online learning environment; and using your online education to succeed in your career. As the singular guide to success as an online learner, this practical book serves as the essential desk reference for every online student.

Successful Online Learning

Successful Online Learning
Author: Theresa Brosche
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2011
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 076377619X

Successful Online Learning: Managing the Online Learning Environment Efficiently and Effectively is a neccessary resource for students who are new to the online learning environment or for students who are already in the online learning environment and are seeking additional strategies or tips to help them manage the online environment more effectively. This handbook includes real-life scenarios, effective strategies, tips for success, and a checklist at the end of each chapter to assist students to function efficiently and effectively in the online learning environment.