Study Strategies
- Study PlanManage your time by completing this sheet. Include class time, work, time dedicated to studying, and other obligations to make the most of your time.
Learning Styles Inventory
- 20 Question Learning Style AssessmentEducation Planner's Learning Style's Assessment
- Learning Style InventoryTake this learning style inventory to see which learning style fits you best: Are you an auditory, visual or kinesthetic learner? Also included are study tips for each learning style.
Time Management
- Time Management for StudentsBasic tips on time management for students
- Time Management Tips for Online StudentsTips to help you stay on top of your online classes.
Notetaking Skills
- Notetaking HelpInformation on how to prepare for class, take notes in class and what to do after class.
- Note taking 101Information and how-to on two different note taking methods: To Do Notes and Cornell Notes.
Career Resources
- OCtech's College Central NetworkCreate your résumé and gain access to job postings that are exclusively for OCtech students.
- Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new windowFeatures expertly researched, detailed content on more than 140 industries and more than 1,000 professions, with current information on earnings, employment trends, job requirements, and essential skills. Learn more about a career or take a career interest assessment to find a career that might suit you.
There's an App for That!
There are a lot of free technology resources that can help you succeed in class. Some of these are websites, others are apps and some are both!
- EvernoteThis powerful tool allows you to create notes and organize them into various notebooks. All notes and notebooks can be shared with classmates and instructors.
- istudiez liteThis app is free for both iPhone and iPad. Manage your class schedule and assignments all in one place.
- Khan AcademyKhan Academy has hundreds of videos on a variety of topics to help you in classes ranging from the sciences to math or humanities.
- QuizletThis tool allows you to create flashcards that you can then use to play games or create a practice test. Or just flip through them.
- WolframalphaEnter what you want to calculate or know about to find the answer