OERu learner support/Help resources/Skills for learning



Acquiring efficient learning skills is essential for any learner. In this page we cover:
 * Reading
 * Searching for information
 * Stress management
 * Organising your learning space
 * Time management

There is a lot of material that can be found on the web to assist you with learning skills.

Below is a set of links which will act as a starting point. If you can't find what you need here, ask for help in the support or course forums.

Reading

 * Reading skills (Otago Polytechnic)
 * SQ3R reading method (Video)
 * 5 Active Reading Strategies for Textbook Assignments (Video)
 * 5 Ways to Read Faster That ACTUALLY Work (Video)

Searching for information

 * Searching for information (Otago Polytechnic)
 * 5 Tips for better searching (Smithsonian Libraries)
 * Searching on the Net (Queensland University of Technology)

Stress management

 * Stress management (Otago Polytechnic)
 * Managing stress (Video) (BBC)
 * Stress (Anxiety UK)
 * How to sleep better (Video) (Wellcast)
 * Stress Management Strategies: Ways to Unwind (Video) (Wellcast)

Organising your learning space

 * Organising you own space (Otago Polytechnic)
 * Success in college: Organizing your space

Time management

 * Time management (Otago Polytechnic)
 * 3 Powerful Techniques To Beat Procrastination (Video)
 * Time management (Video)