Study Resources for Students in the Time of COVID-19

Many educational institutions are moving to instruction online as the impact of the COVID-19 virus on daily life changes on a daily if not hourly basis. If your institution is moving, or has moved to online instruction, the resources below may be of help.  Check out other posts in this series by searching the category “Covid-19.”

Study and Time Management Tips

Graphical fact sheet about Covid-19
COVID-19 for PWD
Study help -COVID
Study Habits during COVID-19
Table for managing online classes
Planner for Transitioning to Online Classes

 

The Stark State (OH)  Digital Library also has  a libguide of useful tips for students. https://libguides.starkstate.edu/StudySkills/OnlineTips

Accessible e-textbooks

If you need accessible e-textbooks, check these two sites to see if your text is available.

Vital Source Instructions:

  1. Go to vitalsource.com and create an account if you don’t already have one. Make sure to use your edu email address.
  2. Login and click on “My Bookshelf” in top right corner.
  3. Then click on Explore in the top left corner.
  4. Search for the book you need and add it to your Bookshelf and start reading.

RedShelf Instructions:  

  1. Go to redshelf.com and create an account if you don’t already have one.
  2. Make sure to use your edu email address
  3. Login and go to www.about.redshelf.com/redshelfresponds  
  4. Scroll down a little and click on the button, “Access Free eBooks”
  5. Search for the book you need and ‘view details’ and then ‘Add to My Shelf’

More  specific information about RedShelf is available in this guide prepared by a student at Front Range Community College (Colorado). https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lZRSXkvsRIFwC_IVnCKmSrlBtp93sBs1/view

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Author: WINAHEAD

WINAHEAD is made up of representatives from thirty institutions. Our members are professionals employed by two- and four-year colleges and universities who work directly with students with disabilities to ensure equal access to higher education. WIN indicates the geographic area we represent: Western Iowa and Nebraska. AHEAD is our national parent organization, the Association on Higher Education and Disability.