Everyone learns a bit differently. Being aware of your learning style may improve the way you study, by picking up the most relevant study techniques.
The blog, E-Book Friendly features a helpful infographic prepared by Oxford Learning, that can help individuals think about their learning style. It also includes a link to a study guide, The Complete Study Guide for Every Type of Learner.
To view the infographic and access the study guide, visit Four Types of Learners, Which Type Are You?
If you work with students who struggle with dysgraphia, you may want to introduce them to Snap Type App for Occupational Therapy – A Tool for Writing. This free app was created for use with iPads by Amberlynn Gifford, an Occupational Therapy student in Springfield, Massachusetts.
The app allows students can take a picture of their worksheet or other document (e.g. exam) in class and use the iPad keyboard to type their answers directly onto the worksheet. A screenshot of the completed worksheet can then be emailed to the teacher.
The app can be downloaded for free from the app store. More information may be found at: Snap Type for Occupational Therapy – A Tool for Writing
Not all of the students collegiate disability service providers work with will be as gutsy, or articulate about their disability as Sarah Blahovec, but they can learn something from her.
Sarah was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 15. She graduated from college summa cum laude and has had difficulty finding a job. As an individual with a disability, she has acquired unique skills, including the ability to manage multiple doctors’ appointments, understand complicated treatment information, clearly communicate, and multitask.
Sarah wrote a “Dear Hiring Manager” cover letter that included all of her disability-related skills that she felt did not fit in her resume. She notes that many employers and human resource professionals see her disability and become doubtful of her strengths, skills, and efficiency. But Sarah is not her disability. It is a part of her that has enabled her to acquire a marketable set of skills.
The full story can be found at, Dear Hiring Manager: All the Disability-Related Skills I Can’t Put on My Resume, The Blog, Feb. 24, 2015, (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sarah-blahovec/dear-hiring-manager-all-the-disability-related-skills-i-cant-put-on-my-resume_b_6732922.html)
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