A handy book in which you can keep track of dates, appointments, and assignments.
What is a planner
100
A competency in which you know your own feelings, preferences, goals, values, etc.
What is self-awareness
100
The name and species of EMU's Mascot.
What is Swoop the Eagle
100
There are four steps our book outlines in note-taking. Step 1 is _______________.
Step 1: __________________
Step 2: Actively Listen, Watch, Read, and Participate
Step 3: Record Information
Step 4: Review Your Notes
What is "Prepare to take notes"
100
What learning preference does each letter represent in V A R K?
visual
aural/auditory
reading/writing
kinesthetic
200
An organized list of tasks you must complete.
What is a to-do list
200
This is a resource on campus that can aid in academic accommodations for students with a learning disability.
What is the DRC - Disability Resource Center?
200
A class that teaches all the practical knowledge you need to succeed at EMU
What is UNIV
200
Three Types of Note-Taking! (Daily double: Name a Fourth Type!)
What is Cornell, Outline, and Charting (mapping, list, paragraph, etc...)
200
Four tips for visual learners in school.
- Underline, highlight, or use other tactics to mark up printed course materials.
- Draw pictures or diagrams in your notes to illustrate examples. Reference these images when you study.
- Ask your instructor for copies of visually complex materials presented in class.
300
Enemy #1 of the college student, which involves lying to yourself.
What is Procrastination?
300
The degree to which a person can control the desire for immediate gratification.
What is impulse control or self-control?
300
Eastern was not always Eastern Michigan University - what was EMU's ORIGINAL name?
What is Michigan State Normal College
300
Three of the main TYPES of classes taught at EMU
What is Lecture, Non-Lecture [labs-discussion/activity based], Quantitative [math, chemistry, physics]
300
Four tips to help auditory learners in school
-Study in groups, and discuss concepts with others.
-Record lectures (with your instructor’s permission), and listen to them later.
-Use word associations to learn terms, and repeat newly learned terms out loud.
400
A document your professors give you that lists important class information like assignments, due dates and readings.
What is a Syllabus?
400
This is a way of thinking that will enhance our emotional intelligence.
Hint: A belief you can improve through experiences - especially FAILURE
What is a growth mindset?
400
EMU's former mascot? (which was changed due to racism)
what is the Hurons
400
The number one thing to NOT do while taking notes in class...
what is ...try to write everything down
400
Four to help read/write learners in school?
-Revise and reorganize your notes after every class to understand and remember concepts.
-Find alternative written resources on a topic to supplement class-assigned reading.
-Write out answers to possible test questions before taking exams.
500
An outcome you hope to achieve that guides and sustains your effort over time
What is a goal
500
Emotional intelligence is the ability to _________, _____________, and _________ your own and others’ emotions.
What is recognize, understand, and manage
500
The 5 COLLEGES that make up EMU?
What is
1. Arts & Sciences 2. Technology 3. Business
4. Health & Human Services 5. Education
500
5 instructor signals that help student's identify the MOST important information
What is...
Writing on chalkboard
Repeating information
Speaking slowly
Giving a definition
Listing a number of points/steps
Explaining why or how things happen
Describing a sequence
Referring to information as a test item (or important)
Changing tone of voice
Using body language
Using visual aids
Referring to specific text pages
500
Four tips for Kinesthetic learners in school?
-Find hands-on ways to learn course content (such as trying computer simulations or conducting lab experiments).
- Incorporate movement into your note taking by drawing charts or diagrams of important relationships covered in class.
- Take breaks from studying and move around. Use the exercise to review or rehearse material that you’ve already learned.