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 Department:    INV

 Course #:    20

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     Yes

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    320401

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021

 Course Description  

Provides opportunities for INVEST students to learn assistive and learning technologies, explore learning styles, and develop study and test-taking strategies. Students receive instruction in learning and applying reading strategies and navigating college courses.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate competency in using technology for learning including computers and online course delivery systems.
2. Identify individual needs for support and create a plan to get needs met through enrollment in learning lab
3. Explore and practice using a variety of assistive technologies
4. Develop effective learning, technology, and test-taking strategies
5. Establish a realistic study schedule
6. Deomnstrate study skills in a supervised setting

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Organizational system of classroom material and syllabi
2. Learning styles
3. Technology based learning
4. Reading Apprenticeship Strategies
5. Test taking strategies
6. Time management skills