Session 2
Friday, January 18, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Learning Strategies: Maximizing Your Academic Experience
from http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/success/index.html
Learning Strategies: |
| The following pages provide a variety of suggestions and resources for maximizing your academic experience. View an on-line video, read about helpful strategies, or download a handout. |
Randall's Basic Self-Study Guide
from http://www.esl-lab.com/guide.htm
Are you searching for listening activities based on specific topics? If so, I have organized many of the listening activities on www.esl-lab.com and all my other sites (www.trainyouraccent.com, www.ezslang.com, www.dailyesl.com, and www.tips4students.com) according to subject and language function. This guide can help you find the topics you want to study.
Are you searching for listening activities based on specific topics? If so, I have organized many of the listening activities on www.esl-lab.com and all my other sites (www.trainyouraccent.com, www.ezslang.com, www.dailyesl.com, and www.tips4students.com) according to subject and language function. This guide can help you find the topics you want to study.
How To Study - A Brief Guide
from http://www.cse.buffalo.edu/~rapaport/howtostudy.html
1. Introduction
Everyone has a different "learning style". (A good introduction to the topic of learning styles is Claxton & Murrell 1987. For more on different learning styles, see Keirsey Temperament and Character Web Site, William Perry's Scheme of Intellectual and Ethical Development, Holland 1966, Kolb 1984, Sternberg 1999.)
Consequently, everyone has a different "studying style". But the way that you are studying right now might not be the best for you. How would you know? Easy: If your grades aren't what you'd like them to be, then you probably need to change how you study!
I am going to give you some suggestions on how to study efficiently. They worked for me when I was in high school, college, and graduate school. Not only that, but they worked equally well for me in humanities courses (like philosophy and literature) and in science courses (like math and computer science). But, given that everyone's learning style is different, some of my suggestions may not work for you, at least not without some individual modifications. Nevertheless, I urge you to try them. Most successful students use them (or some slight variation of them).
Please feel free to send me suggestions for studying that worked for you. I will try to include them in further versions of this guide.
The Study Skills Guide for Students
from http://www.educationatlas.com/study-skills.html
The Study Skills Guide for Students |
 Developing effective study skills, improving reading comprehension, discovering your own personal study style, learning to manage your time more efficiently and learning the best way to prepare for exams are just a few of the topics covered in "The Study Skills Guide for Students". We're confident that if you take the time to learn and apply the concepts and principles taught in this section you'll not only improve your performance in school but you'll also increase your ability to learn.We update this section of our website regularly, so check back often for valuable new study aids and advice. To get started, simply click on any topic below.
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study resources directory
from http://www.studyguidezone.com/resource_tips.htm
Study Resources Directory
Types of Learners:
Adult Learners Kinesthetic Learners Learners with ADHD Visual/Spatial LearnersPrimed to Learn:
Critical Thinking Skills Learning Styles
Managing Time
Motivation
Self-Disciplined
Solving Analogies
Testing:
ACT Exam ACT Essay ACT Tips ACT and SAT Test Anxiety ACT and SAT Testing Dates
Cramming Essay Exam GED and College
Math Exams
Open Book Tests Preparing for an Exam SAT Exam SAT Essay SAT Tips Test Anxiety Word Problems
Study Skills:
Concentration Techniques
Memorization Techniques 'M.U.R.D.E.R.'
Reading Comprehension Study Habits that Work Study With Index Cards
Classroom Learning:
Classroom Discussions Paying Attention Preparing for Class
Successful Note Taking Teacher Communication
Science and Technology:
Reading a Science Textbook Scientific Method
White Papers
Writing a Lab Report
Research Papers/Essay Writing:
Tone in an Essay Editing and Proofreading Five Paragraph Essay
Free-writing and Clustering
Organizing an Essay Persuasive Writing Plagiarism
Unbiased Writing
Writing a Thesis Statement
Why go to college?
from http://www.studyguidezone.com/gotocollege.htm
Why Go to College?
With all of the talk that a student must hear about getting ready for college, some students may raise the pertinent question, 'Why go to college in the first place?' It is a very important question that has different answers for different people. The three main reasons for attending college are increased pay, higher education, and the college experience. Some students will go to college for one, two, or all of these reasons. It really depends on the individual.
First is higher pay. Studies have shown that a person with a college degree will make about 80 percent more than a person with just a high school degree. That is almost twice as much. For example, the average high school graduate without any college education makes around $37,000. The average college graduate makes around $66,000. Of course, this is just the average. Some graduates will make less, and others will make much more. There is no guarantee that a college graduate will obtain a high-paying job. On the other hand, nothing says that a person with only a high school degree cannot make a very good living and be satisfied with his or her career. Odds are, however, if you want to make more money at your future job, going to college is the practical choice.
The next reason is the reason that most students will go to college. This reason is to attend a place of higher learning. For students wanting to further their education, college is the next logical step. Many students will have a certain career in mind, and they need to go to school to get the education they need for that career. Other students do not know what they want to do with their life, but they are pretty sure they will find the answer in college. Taking a variety of classes at the college level can help a person decide on an avenue that they want to pursue.
Finally, there is the college experience. The college experience is a unique one that allows the individual to grow as a person. You are placed into a world that is much bigger than one you have previously experienced. You meet new people from various backgrounds and learn more about yourself as well. College is a place that you can redefine yourself. You have a chance to pursue your own interests and learn about the interests of others.
These are just a few of the reasons that students choose to go to college. There are many others. The point is that attending college will open many doors for you. It is up to you to decide if the process is worth the effort. In most cases, it will be.
Why Go to College?
With all of the talk that a student must hear about getting ready for college, some students may raise the pertinent question, 'Why go to college in the first place?' It is a very important question that has different answers for different people. The three main reasons for attending college are increased pay, higher education, and the college experience. Some students will go to college for one, two, or all of these reasons. It really depends on the individual.
First is higher pay. Studies have shown that a person with a college degree will make about 80 percent more than a person with just a high school degree. That is almost twice as much. For example, the average high school graduate without any college education makes around $37,000. The average college graduate makes around $66,000. Of course, this is just the average. Some graduates will make less, and others will make much more. There is no guarantee that a college graduate will obtain a high-paying job. On the other hand, nothing says that a person with only a high school degree cannot make a very good living and be satisfied with his or her career. Odds are, however, if you want to make more money at your future job, going to college is the practical choice.
The next reason is the reason that most students will go to college. This reason is to attend a place of higher learning. For students wanting to further their education, college is the next logical step. Many students will have a certain career in mind, and they need to go to school to get the education they need for that career. Other students do not know what they want to do with their life, but they are pretty sure they will find the answer in college. Taking a variety of classes at the college level can help a person decide on an avenue that they want to pursue.
Finally, there is the college experience. The college experience is a unique one that allows the individual to grow as a person. You are placed into a world that is much bigger than one you have previously experienced. You meet new people from various backgrounds and learn more about yourself as well. College is a place that you can redefine yourself. You have a chance to pursue your own interests and learn about the interests of others.
These are just a few of the reasons that students choose to go to college. There are many others. The point is that attending college will open many doors for you. It is up to you to decide if the process is worth the effort. In most cases, it will be.
Learning To Learn
(From http://www.studygs.net/metacognition.htm )
Your path for most effective learning is through knowing
* yourself
* your capacity to learn
* the process you have successfully used in the past
* your interest in, and knowledge of, the subject you wish to learn
It may be easy for you to learn physics but difficult to learn tennis, or vice versa.
All learning, however, is a process which settles into certain steps.
These are four steps to learning.
Begin by printing this and answering the questions.
Then plan your strategy with your answers, and with other "Study Guides"
Begin with the
past
What was your experience about how you learn? Did you
* like to read? solve problems? memorize? recite? interpret? speak to groups?
* know how to summarize?
* ask questions about what you studied?
* review?
* have access to information from a variety of sources?
* like quiet or study groups?
* need several brief study sessions, or one longer one?
What are your study habits? How did they evolve? Which worked best? worst?
How did you communicate what you learned best? Through a written test, a term paper, an interview?
Proceed to the
present How interested am I in this?
How much time do I want to spend learning this?
What competes for my attention?
Are the circumstances right for success?
What can I control, and what is outside my control?
Can I change these conditions for success?
What affects my dedication to learning this?
Do I have a plan? Does my plan consider my past experience and learning style?
Consider the
process,
the subject matter
What is the heading or title?
What are key words that jump out?
Do I understand them?
What do I know about this already?
Do I know related subjects?
What kinds of resources and information will help me?
Will I only rely on one source (for example, a textbook) for information?
Will I need to look for additional sources?
As I study, do I ask myself whether I understand?
Should I go more quickly or more slowly?
If I don't understand, do I ask why?
Do I stop and summarize?
Do I stop and ask whether it's logical?
Do I stop and evaluate (agree/disagree)?
Do I just need time to think it over and return later?
Do I need to discuss it with other "learners" in order to process the information?
Do I need to find an authority, such as a teacher, a librarian, or a subject-matter expert?
Build in
review What did I do right?
What could I do better?
Did my plan coincide with how I work with my strengths and weaknesses?
Did I choose the right conditions?
Did I follow through; was I disciplined with myself?
Did I succeed?
Did I celebrate my success?
Your path for most effective learning is through knowing
* yourself
* your capacity to learn
* the process you have successfully used in the past
* your interest in, and knowledge of, the subject you wish to learn
It may be easy for you to learn physics but difficult to learn tennis, or vice versa.
All learning, however, is a process which settles into certain steps.
These are four steps to learning.
Begin by printing this and answering the questions.
Then plan your strategy with your answers, and with other "Study Guides"
Begin with the
past
What was your experience about how you learn? Did you
* like to read? solve problems? memorize? recite? interpret? speak to groups?
* know how to summarize?
* ask questions about what you studied?
* review?
* have access to information from a variety of sources?
* like quiet or study groups?
* need several brief study sessions, or one longer one?
What are your study habits? How did they evolve? Which worked best? worst?
How did you communicate what you learned best? Through a written test, a term paper, an interview?
Proceed to the
present How interested am I in this?
How much time do I want to spend learning this?
What competes for my attention?
Are the circumstances right for success?
What can I control, and what is outside my control?
Can I change these conditions for success?
What affects my dedication to learning this?
Do I have a plan? Does my plan consider my past experience and learning style?
Consider the
process,
the subject matter
What is the heading or title?
What are key words that jump out?
Do I understand them?
What do I know about this already?
Do I know related subjects?
What kinds of resources and information will help me?
Will I only rely on one source (for example, a textbook) for information?
Will I need to look for additional sources?
As I study, do I ask myself whether I understand?
Should I go more quickly or more slowly?
If I don't understand, do I ask why?
Do I stop and summarize?
Do I stop and ask whether it's logical?
Do I stop and evaluate (agree/disagree)?
Do I just need time to think it over and return later?
Do I need to discuss it with other "learners" in order to process the information?
Do I need to find an authority, such as a teacher, a librarian, or a subject-matter expert?
Build in
review What did I do right?
What could I do better?
Did my plan coincide with how I work with my strengths and weaknesses?
Did I choose the right conditions?
Did I follow through; was I disciplined with myself?
Did I succeed?
Did I celebrate my success?
Preparing To Study - A Good Study Place
(from http://www.how-to-study.com/preparing-to-study.htm )
Preparing to Study: A Good Study Place
You need a good study place to be prepared to study. You should be able to answer YES to all of the following questions:
1. Is my Study Place available to me whenever I need it?
Your Study Place does you little good if you cannot use it when you need it. If you are using a Study Place that you must share with others for any reason, work out a schedule so that you know when you can use it.
2. Is my Study Place free from interruptions?
It is important to have uninterrupted study time. You may have to hang a DO NOT DISTURB sign on the door or take the phone off the hook.
3. Is my Study Place free from distractions?
Research shows that most students study best in a quiet environment. If you find that playing a stereo or TV improves your mood, keep the volume low.
4. Does my Study Place contain all the study materials I need?
Be sure your Study Place includes reference sources and supplies such as pens and pencils, paper, ruler, calculator, and whatever else you might need. If you use a computer for your schoolwork, it should be in your Study Place .
5. Does my Study Space contain a large enough desk or table?
While working on an assignment or studying for a test, use a desk or table that is large enough to hold everything you need. Allow enough room for writing and try to avoid clutter.
6. Does my Study Place have enough storage space?
You need enough room to store your study materials. Be sure you have enough storage space to allow you to keep your desktop or other work surface clear of unnecessary materials that can get in the way.
7. Does my Study Place have a comfortable chair?
A chair that is not comfortable can cause discomfort or pain that will interfere with your studying. A chair that is too comfortable might make you sleepy. Select a chair in which you can sit for long periods while maintaining your attention.
8. Does my Study Place have enough light?
The amount of light you need depends on what you are doing. The important thing is that you can clearly see what you need to see without any strain or discomfort.
9. Does my Study Place have a comfortable temperature?
If your Study Place is too warm, you might become sleepy. If it is too cold, your thinking may slow down and become unclear. Select a temperature at which your mind and body function best.
Having a good Study Place is important for good studying.
Preparing to Study: A Good Study Place
You need a good study place to be prepared to study. You should be able to answer YES to all of the following questions:
1. Is my Study Place available to me whenever I need it?
Your Study Place does you little good if you cannot use it when you need it. If you are using a Study Place that you must share with others for any reason, work out a schedule so that you know when you can use it.
2. Is my Study Place free from interruptions?
It is important to have uninterrupted study time. You may have to hang a DO NOT DISTURB sign on the door or take the phone off the hook.
3. Is my Study Place free from distractions?
Research shows that most students study best in a quiet environment. If you find that playing a stereo or TV improves your mood, keep the volume low.
4. Does my Study Place contain all the study materials I need?
Be sure your Study Place includes reference sources and supplies such as pens and pencils, paper, ruler, calculator, and whatever else you might need. If you use a computer for your schoolwork, it should be in your Study Place .
5. Does my Study Space contain a large enough desk or table?
While working on an assignment or studying for a test, use a desk or table that is large enough to hold everything you need. Allow enough room for writing and try to avoid clutter.
6. Does my Study Place have enough storage space?
You need enough room to store your study materials. Be sure you have enough storage space to allow you to keep your desktop or other work surface clear of unnecessary materials that can get in the way.
7. Does my Study Place have a comfortable chair?
A chair that is not comfortable can cause discomfort or pain that will interfere with your studying. A chair that is too comfortable might make you sleepy. Select a chair in which you can sit for long periods while maintaining your attention.
8. Does my Study Place have enough light?
The amount of light you need depends on what you are doing. The important thing is that you can clearly see what you need to see without any strain or discomfort.
9. Does my Study Place have a comfortable temperature?
If your Study Place is too warm, you might become sleepy. If it is too cold, your thinking may slow down and become unclear. Select a temperature at which your mind and body function best.
Having a good Study Place is important for good studying.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Advanced Accounting Information System (AIS2)
SESSION NO.1
Download
References
- Lesson Plan
- Romney, Accounting Information System 2006 (RAIS)
- Hall, Accounting Information System
Review
- What is the meaning of system, data and information? (RAIS slide no.3-9)
- How do we measure the usefulness of information system? (RAIS slide no.10-12)
- Discuss the characteristics that make information useful. (RAIS slide no.13-19)
- What is an AIS? (RAIS slide no.26-27)
- Discuss the role of AIS in the supply chain (RAIS slide no.41-69)
- Discuss the relationship between AIS and the Corporate Strategy (RAIS slide no.70-85)
Activities
(Refer the following slides)
- Goto http://accounting.technologyevaluation.com/ (refer slide no.1)
- Answer the following questions:
- What Is an Accounting (ERP for SMB) System?
- What are its benefits?
- What are its risks?
- What is the benefit of Technology Evaluation Center?
- Click the Start Your Accounting (ERP for SMB) System Comparison (refer slide no.2)
- Register an account
- Send your account name to binaryclass@gmail.com (this is a proof that you have accomplished the task)
Intermediate Software Engineering (SE2)
References
- Lesson Plan
- Ian Sommerville, "Software Engineering" (SE),
- Ian Sommerville, "Software Engineering" (SE), Glossary
- Roger Pressman, "Software Engineering - Practitioners Approach" (SEPA), Book Preview
Review:
- What is Software (refer SE, slide no. 8)
- What is Software Engineering (refer SE, slide no.9 )
- What is the difference between Software Engineering and Computer Science? (refer SE, slide no.10 )
- What is the difference between Software Engineering and System Engineering? (refer SE, slide no.11 )
- What is a Software Process? (refer SE, slide no.12 )
- What is a Software Process Model? (refer SE, slide no.13 )
- What are the cost of Software Engineering? (refer SE, slide no.14 )
- Characteristics of Software (refer SEPA, p 5 )
- Seven broad categories of software ( refer SEPA, p 8)
- Software Myth ( refer SEPA, p 13 )
Activities:
- Goto gliffy.com.
- Register an account.
- Explore the ways to use the software.
Friday, January 04, 2008
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