Survival Guide

Personal Survival Guide

Axia College of University of Phoenix

GEN/105 Skills for Learning in an Information Age

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................3

USING AXIA’S EDUCATION RESOURCES………………………………….……….3

UPHOLDING ACADEMIC HONESTY………………………………………………….4

SETTING AND ACHIEVING GOALS ……….. ………………………………………..4

MANAGING TIME WISELY ……………………………………………………………..5

FOSTERING READING COMPREHENSION AND RETENTION…………………5

APPLYING PERSONALITY AND LEARNING STYLES…………………………….6

CONCULSION……………………………………………………………………………….7

REFERENCES……………………………………………………………………………….8

INTRODUCTION

Distance learning has proven to be a popular option for many undergraduate students. For students who are unable to study at a top university full time due to work, money, or family commitments, distance learning seems the most valuable option to ensure they can still pursue their goals of studying. After starting class you will find that participation requirements are simple and only require desire and initiative.

USING AXIA’S EDUCATION RESOURCES

Axia College provides all students an easy access to course materials and the University Library. After logging into E-Campus, click on AXCESS course materials on your student home page. You will notice three tabs. The first tab is your current class. Within this tab area you will find your syllabus, course calendar, and a subtitled section named Topics and Objectives. The topics and objectives section are your technological tools provided by Axia College. This section will provide you with necessary audio appendixes, digital stories, and tutorials to help you complete your assignments throughout your course. Each subtitled section is to be used according to the current course week, and is available for future references. The second tab is Learning tools. The Learning Tools section contains the University’s Apollo Library, and...