These are the tools you use to help improve your college work as well as your life skills. Your teachers are the experts in your academic subject and topics, and we can help with all the other stuff that fits around that: how to format an essay, how to be awesome at giving presentations, using Google Docs to work with friends on projects, thinking about what dangers lurk on the internet, how to plan your time better so you can study and have fun, how to stay calm before an exam, what to say in an interview….and loads more.
Academic skills can elevate your work from good to great! Some of these skills will be required the further you progress through college and university. Getting into good habits now can make all the difference.
These include using an academic writing style, planning , revision, assessing information sources, references.
High performing students are responsible students. Not only do you need digital skills for college life you also need an understanding of how to behave safely online.
These include cyberbullying, e-safety/netiquette, digital portfolio, digital footprint, social media and fake news.
Digital Skills are essential in the ever evolving world of study and work! These include Google apps and how to search effectively. Getting to grips with tools and systems used in college will make your study experience much smoother right from the start.
These include problem solving, participation in meetings, job application and interview skills, project management.
Future-ready skills can help you progress into a higher level of education or into the world of employment. It's competitive out there, and these skills could give you the advantage!
These include Assessing options, communication, decision making, project management, problem-solving, meeting skills, application skills and interview skills.
Independent skills are the cornerstone for study. These building blocks give you a great base to work from whilst in college and beyond!These include time management, motivation, smart targets, note taking, writing, planning.