Study Skills and Computer Apps Workshop

Participant reviews

"I want to thank you for presenting Tech Tools for Your Brain at Howard County Library, Miller Branch on March 10, 2011.

Your demonstrations of quick and easy digital tools to help students with school work was an asset to those who attended. The opportunity for teens to discover their learning style will help them in school and their future."

Cari Gast
Head of Children's & Teen Curriculum
Howard County Library

"Every single resource seems useful in some way. The essay organizer is really helpful to deal with thoughts coming at random times. Also, I never realized how much a timer can make a difference."

Andrew Naimon
Grade 9

"All of the programs have features that everyone in the room is bound to find useful. Programs that will assist in organization are bound to be helpful, as well as time management."

Dan Williams
Grade 12

Imagine...

     • searching the web without Google, or
     • studying, doing long-term projects, writing essays, managing your time, staying focused, etc. without great software support

Featuring an expanded set of specific study tools that complement the skills, strategies  and knowledge offered in the Study Skills classes.

 Open to all Middle and High School students. All participants will take away electronic links to all the free and low-cost software demonstrated. 

Discover new electronic tools to make your academic life easier and more productive, featuring

• Long-term project solutions to help you get it done faster and better
• Electronic study aids, some invented by a high school student who couldn't memorize his vocab
• Essay organizer, providing support to creative thinkers
• Visual time managers- choose the one you like best to keep track of your time
• Getting organized - effortlessly share files between your computers and for group projects
• Research aids to organize yor internet research sites for quick and easy retrieval with your tags

Very special apps

• Personally selected by Betty Caldwell to support the learning styles of Stressless Tests students
• Free/ low cost innovative solutions
• Quick to learn and intuitive to use
• Immediate and ongoing tangible benefits for students
• Chosen with the visual learner in mind

Who will benefit?

Recommended for students from middle school to adult who are comfortable with a computer, including basic word-processing and internet skills. Students will have access to specific study tools they can use immediately to boost their academic performance to the next level. As always, all materials are specifically selected to complement the learning styles of Stressless Tests® students.

Fee

Offered now at a special introductory rate of $75.00 for the workshop and electronic copy of presentation with links to all sites. Ready for use at home!

Or, purchase a downloadable copy of the PowerPoint presentation for immediate use at the discounted rate of $49.00. Available in Mac and PC versions.

Also available at the reduced rate when you register for a Study Skills Class. See the Middle School and High School Study Skills pages.