Articles in Learning Online

• Monitoring Your Progress

  If you have trouble getting started, try making a list at the end of every session you spend studying, of what you need to do next time. That way you will be able to get on with your work and work quicker. You may find it helps to give yourself a short easy activity to […]

• Intro to Reflective Learning

  Being aware of yourself is important. Bad habits can hold you back, and without reflecting you might stay unaware of better ways of learning.  Reflective learning gives you the tools to do just that. Reflective learning is: Thinking with a purpose Being critical (not necessarily negative.) Questioning and probing to understand yourself better. The benefits […]

• Support from Your Peers

  Besides your professor and using the tutors in the Writing Lab, peers are another excellent resource at your disposal. Your peers can provide useful insight into your writing. They can provide you with a different perspective on your work: the more people who read your paper, the more thorough the review. Reach out to classmates […]

• Being Critical

  Critical thinking is an essential skill; one that applies to all facets of life. It allows you think rationally and connects ideas. You question ideas and assumptions rather than take them at face value. Critical thinking transforms you from a passive receiver of information to an active learner. With enough practice, you will even be […]

• Interacting with Classmates

  Your peers can provide useful insight into assignments and papers – especially since they’re working on the same thing as you! They can provide you with a different perspective on your work: the more people who read your paper, the more thorough the review. Reach out to classmates on the discussion board. See if anyone […]

• Interacting with Your Instructors

  At Yorkville University, small class sizes and interactive discussion forums facilitate meaningful connections with each of your instructors. The following tips are intended to help you maximize those connections. Use your profile narrative, photo, and introductory post to share a little bit about yourself, to help your instructor and peers form a unique picture of […]

• Discussion Posts

  Many of your classes will have weekly Discussion Questions can be worth 25-30% of your overall grade. These will require you to read material, post about it, and respond to your classmates. When done thoughtfully, discussion posts can be a great way to learn and master the material. When you are ready, we have some […]

• Smarthinking – Math and Writing Tutoring

  Click Here to Access Smarthinking Online Tutoring Smarthinking is a 24/7 online tutoring service available to all students providing additional math, business, writing support including ESL writing and MS Office when you need it. For example, you can submit a writing sample to be reviewed by their tutors, or you can submit a math question […]