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DENNIS LEARNING CENTER

DENNIS LEARNING CENTER. Introducing the Dennis Center. Our Methods: Courses Workshops Appointments Resources. Our Fuel : A long-time partnership with The Educational Psychology Department here on campus. . Our Mission : To enhance the academic lives of students at

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DENNIS LEARNING CENTER

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  1. DENNIS LEARNING CENTER Introducing the Dennis Center

  2. Our Methods: Courses Workshops Appointments Resources Our Fuel: A long-time partnership with The Educational Psychology Department here on campus. Our Mission: To enhance the academic lives of students at The Ohio State University. Who we are

  3. Reading is sufficient to gain knowledge. Study methods It’s vital that I write down everything the professor says. Studying longer is better. If the Power Point is provided, there is no reason to take notes. Fact or Myth What do you think?

  4. To review class material, it helps to copy my notes. Study methods If I don’t like my professor or his Power Points, I should switch classes. Studying harder means doing more of what you’re already doing. Past experiences determine current reality. Fact or Myth What do you think?

  5. Why Methods Matter "Retrieval Practice Produces More Learning than Elaborative Studying with Concept Mapping." J. Karpicke, J. Blunt. Science (2011). Study Smarter Study Repeated Study RetrievalPractice

  6. Procrastination Test Anxiety Organization Study Methods Test Taking Note Taking What do we help with?

  7. Student Trends 80-95% 75% 50% Have Procrastinated These percentages are on the rise I am a Procrastinator Problematic Steel, P. S. (2007). The nature of procrastination: A meta-analytic and theoretical review of quintessential self-regulatory failure. Psychological Bulletin, 133(1), 65-94. doi: 10.1037/0033-2909.133.1.65

  8. Consequences Self-Esteem Grades Health Anxiety Procrastination Pychyl, T. A., Lee, P. W. H., Thibodeau, R., & Blunt, A. (2000). Five days of emotion: an experience-sampling study of undergraduate student procrastination. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 15(5), 239–254.

  9. Everyone in between Dental students Med students Grad students Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Who uses our services..

  10. FLAGSHIP COURSE ES EPSY 1259 Individual Learning and Motivation Strategies for Success in College • 3 credit elective • Managing time • Getting more from readings and lectures • Using effective study strategies • Preparing papers and speeches • Building academic confidence and resilience • Leads to higher GPAs (Tuckman & Kennedy, 2011) Courses

  11. FLAGSHIP COURSE • ES EPSY 1259 Course Summary • Module 1: Introduction • describes the purpose and format of the course. • Module 2: The Keys to Achievement • introduces general overall strategies that enable people to be successful achievers. • Module 3: Procrastination • describes strategies and approaches that reduce or eliminate procrastination. • Module 4: Self-Confidence • introduces methods that increase self-confidence. • Module 5: Taking Responsibility • presents methods that increase one's sense of control over life. • Module 6: Learning from Lecture • describes methods for taking notes and processing the material from notes. • Module 7: Learning from Text • introduces methods for reading and understanding text materials. • Module 8: Preparing for Exams • describes methods for organizing class information to successfully prepare for exams. • Module 9: Papers and Speeches • covers methods for writing papers and giving speeches. • Module 10: Managing Your Life in School • presents methods for successful adjustment to college life. Courses

  12. ES EPSY 1159 Online Learning Strategies and Skills • Using the web to attain academic goals • Online tools for more effective studying, time-management, and communication • 2 credits, Autumn, Spring, & Summer (7 weeks) ES EPSY 1359 Technology-Enhanced Learning Strategies • Collaborating electronically • Creating blogs, wikis, and podcasts • Researching online • 3 credits, Autumn & Spring (7 Weeks) Other Courses

  13. Dr. D’Arcy Oaks Creator of 1359 • Earned his PhD in communications here at The Ohio State University. • Creates an opportunity for students to engage with a diverse set of professionals. ES EPSY 1159 Online Learning Strategies and Skills • Using the web to attain academic goals • Online tools for more effective studying, time-management, and communication • 2 credits, Autumn, Spring, & Summer (7 weeks) Other Cool Stuff

  14. Procrastination Memory Tools Stress Less Note-TakingStrategies Effective Study Groups Confident Test Taking Learning Styles Preparing Papers Secrets of Academic Success 2 Types Requested and Signup Workshops

  15. Free • Unlimited • Hosted at Younkin They ARE They are NOT • Walk-in • Tutoring • Last chance solutions Appointments

  16. Dennislearningcenter.osu.edu - Homepage

  17. Dennislearningcenter.osu.edu - Courses

  18. Dennislearningcenter.osu.edu - Workshops

  19. Dennislearningcenter.osu.edu - Appointments

  20. Facebook.com/dennislearningcenter

  21. @StudySmarterOSU

  22. 250 Younkin Success Center 1640 Neil Ave @StudySmarterOSU acebook.com/dennislearningcenter D ennislearningcenter.osu.edu Connect with us.. dlc@osu.edu

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