Online Resources
In addition to the many programs and services REACH offers to all undergraduate students, we also have a number of resources available online for assistance day or night. There is also information for tutors on effective tutoring techniques.
Resources for Students
- The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) Financial Literacy
Be sure to check out the financial literacy video. - Student Financial Aid Office and link to CashCourse
The Student Financial Aid office has a great link to CashCourse where students can learn about Financial Basics, Paying for College, College Life, and the World of Work. - Academic skills Online
Free academic skills videos developed by the Centre for Student Development at McMaster University. - HowToStudy.com
The most inclusive study skills website online. Especially helpful are the links to the top ten university learning sites with brief descriptions of each. - Dartmouth Academic Skills Center
This site from Dartmouth College includes a series of brief videos on different college study skills that you can watch on your computer. Great for students who need information quickly. - University of Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin offers an interactive website that includes inventories in several study areas. After taking the "quiz" on textbook reading, note-taking, or time management, you can check out information that will help improve those strategies. - Bucks County Community College
This is one of the best sites around for specific areas of concern for the college student. Easy to follow links and practical solutions to problems many university students experience. - Concept Cards
Concept cards help us to prepare for tests at the higher levels of thinking. - Concept Mapping
"Concept Mapping" is a tool for assisting and enhancing many of the types of thinking and learning. - Writing a Science Lab Report
Use this format when you are asked to write a report of an experiment in which the results and your interpretations are of primary importance. This written record of the experiment includes the analysis of the data, observations, inferences and/or conclusions reached. - 10 Tips for Healthy Eating During Exams
When you’re studying for finals, good nutrition should be part of your study plan. Here are 10 tips for eating right during exams. - Blackboard Online Courses
View U of L course assignments and documents online. Math students can use Blackboard to access the Virtual Math Center. - Financial Savvy Sources
Sources that would help you become savvy - What are the Educational Demands of College?
Helps you understand the demands of college study - Taking Notes
Hints regarding taking notes on classroom lectures that can save time for almost any student - Instructional Style
Instructional style tips to help you fair well - Learning by Listening
suggestions for listening more effectively both in class and out - Learning Skills Handouts
Learning Skills Handouts helps to develop your skills - An Effective Text Book Study Strategy
An Effective Text Book Study Strategies makes you understand well - Academic Success Videos
View Online Academic Success Videos - A, B, Cs of Test-Taking
A, B, Cs of Test-Taking handouts - Time Management
Tips for effective Time Management - Online Learning Center
The Online Learning Center provides access to effective and useful information developed by other university learning centers and educational organizations
