Resource Handbook
The following resources are available from the Academic Skills Center office in M321.
Learning Strategy Guides
Time Management
Organization Tips
Note Taking
Grammar Hints
Test Taking Strategies
Math Anxiety
Memory Tips
Microsoft Office
Power Points
Beating Test Anxiety
Are You Listening?
Time Management
How to Study Math
Math Anxiety
How to Improve Your Memory
Teamwork Series
Citation Guidelines
MLA Handouts & Power Point
APA Handouts & Power Point
CBE Handout & Power Point
Standardized Test Preparation Books
GRE, SAT, LAST, GMAT and ATSW
Reference Materials
Dictionaries, Magazines, Thesauruses, Scholarship Information, Outdated Textbooks, Almanac, Atlas, Website Resources
Assistive Technology
Dragon Naturally Speaking 7.0- a simple word processor that allows the user to generate text by speaking into a microphone instead of using a keyboard. *
L&H Kurzweil 3000- scans and reads pages from any book or document: reads the World Wide Web. Speaks and highlights text simultaneously, providing auditory and visual representation, choice of reading voices, over 175,000 word dictionary; also reads back student-generated writing.*
Zoom Text Xtra 8.0- for low vision, features magnification and screen reading. Provides easy access to all Windows programs.*
WordSmith Version 2 – the key tools required to be a fluent and proficient writer. Includes text reading, spelling, pronunciation, and more for the development of literacy skills.*
Instructional Software
SkillsBank 4- covers core concepts in basic language, reading, writing, mathematics, and information skills. Teaches students to apply concepts, think critically, and discover creative solutions to real-life problems.*
Tuition Funding Sources- an interactive CD that helps students look into financial aid resources and college information.
R.E.S.U.L.T.S. (Realizing Education Successes Using Long Term Strategies)- a four week program to help students develop better time management and study skills.
* Purchased with Federal TRIO Grant funds and available for use by eligible students.
Software for Education Majors
Adventure Workshop 1 st – 3 rd Grade, The Learning Company- provides creative exploration while building creative writing, math, art, and presentation skills. Ages 5-9.
Adventure Workshop 4 th – 6 th Grade, The Learning Company- creative exploration while building critical reading comprehension, geography, math, and thinking skills. Ages 8-12.
Adventure Workshop Preschool – 1 st Grade- The Learning Company- creative exploration while building reading, problem solving, logic, and math skills. Ages 3-7.
Amazon Trail 3 rd Edition, The Learning Company- builds real-life skills in decision making and problem solving as the user navigates the Amazon River in a wild rain forest adventure. Ages 10 and up.
Arthur’s Thinking Games, The Learning Company- fun-filled learning adventures that develop critical thinking, logic, and memory skills. Ages 5-7.
The ClueFinders 4th Grade Adventures, The Learning Company- learn math, reading, science, geography, and problem solving, while helping the ClueFinders prevent disaster! Ages 8 -10.
Kid Pix, The Learning Company- an educational painting program including multimedia tools that help enhance student creativity. All ages.
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Deluxe, Broderbund- teaches methods to improve typing skills. All ages.
The Oregon Trail 4 th Edition, The Learning Company- builds real-life skills in decision-making and problem-solving as the leader of a wagon party. Ages 10 and up.
Print MasterPlatinum II, Broderbund- offers a complete selection of tools, content, and resources to easily create beautiful printed pieces and manage personal images.
Reader Rabbit 2 nd Grade, The Learning Company- activities to learn math, science, grammar, and more. Ages 6-8.
Reader Rabbit Learn to Read with Phonics, The Learning Company- step by step reading program designed to help children build skills, confidence, and a solid foundation for success in reading. Ages 3-5.
Student Writing Center, The Learning Company- five document types, has unique page layouts and document features that make writing easy for grades 5-8.
Diagnostic and Professional Materials
Academic Support Success Kit- analyzes general and math study skills to improve student learning. The kit also provides information on developing study skills courses/ workshops and on training professional staff. *
First Semester- contains a video, as well as printed Facilitator, Student, and Parent Guides. All materials are designed to provide information and food for thought about the transition to college.*
Audio Visual Equipment
Four Portable Overheads
Two Cassette Players
Four TV/VCR/DVD Units
One CD Player
One LCD Projector
Two TVator Remotes (Allows you to connect a laptop to a TV for enhanced display. Directions in ASC.)
*Purchased with Federal TRIO Grant funds and available for use by eligible students.
Educational Videos
Study Skills
Avoiding the Research Paper Blues (20:00)
Doing Research on the Internet (16:00)
Effective Time Management (20:00)
How to Get the Most From What You Read: Building Vocabulary (49:00)
How to Improve Your GPA (17:00)
Improving Your Self-Esteem (18:00)
Making A’s in College (Two one-hour tapes)
Memory Skills – Associations (approx. 15:00)
Memory Skills – Creating Lasting Impressions (approx. 15:00)
Memory Skills – Names / Faces (approx. 15:00)
Memory Skills – Numbers (approx. 15:00)
Memory Skills – Places (approx. 15:00)
Memory Skills – Sequences (approx. 15:00)
Note Taking (11:29)
Oh No, It’s Due Tomorrow (30:00)
Stress Management (30:00)
Study Skills: How to Take Essay Tests (15:00)
Study Skills: How to Read a Textbook (18:00)
Test Taking Tactics (15:00)
Test Taking Without Fear
Test Taking Without Fear featuring Rich Little
Becoming a Master Student--Be Here Now: Power Process (20:00)
Becoming a Master Student--Find a Bigger Problem: Power Process (20:00)
Becoming a Master Student--Love Your Problems: Power Process (20:00)
Becoming a Master Student--You Create It All: Power Process (20:00)
Becoming a Master Student--Capturing Student Attention (33:00)
Becoming a Master Student--Course Overview ( 21:00)
Becoming a Master Student--Stress Management
The Unbiased Mind ( 23:00)
Thinking Skills: Introduction to Critical Thinking (60:00)
This is a Test: Only a Test (30:00)
Time Management ( 12:56)
Using Clue Words to Unlock Meaning
Writing: Getting Started ( 10:37)
Math
Math Study Skills for Students (35:00)
Math!: A Four Letter Word (19:36)
College Algebra and Trigonometry Series (6 tapes)
Lecture Video Series-Algebra for College Students (12 tapes)
Science
Chem Matters – Distillation (14:00)
Chem Matters – Titration (17:00)
Chem Matters – Filtration (16:00)
Chem Matters – Tour of the Lab: Parts 1 & 2 (20:00)
Chem Matters – Melting Point (16:00)
Chem Matters – Measurement of Mass (11:00)
Chem Matters – Measurement of Volume (11:00)
Others
Working Together: People with Disabilities and Computer Technology (14:25)
Career Planning
Table Manners For Everyday Use (41:00)
Cassette Tapes
Study Skills
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (90:00)
Improving Your Study Skills: How to Be a Better Student: two cassettes
Literature
Canterbury Tales: two cassettes (3 hours)
Hamlet: two cassettes
Literature, Live!: four cassettes
