This course is a guide to help students succeed in the online learning environment, and specifically in a BYU Independent Study course. Students will engage in learning content and activities to increase their study skills and their success in online classes. Students will explore tools and tips for digital natives, analyze the best use of a learning management system, set up schedules to use their time effectively, apply test-taking strategies, and discover their ideal learning style.
What You’ll Learn
- Habits & Time Mastery: Learn how to structure your schedule, manage distractions, and build habits that support academic goals.
- Self-Regulation & Growth Mindset: Develop strategies to monitor motivation, manage stress, and maintain persistence in challenges.
- Academic Tools & Study Methods: Explore effective reading, note taking, memory techniques, and test preparation strategies.
- Credit Hours: 0.5 credits
This course is part of our Middle School Program (Grades 7) bundle.
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
- 6 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Unit 1: What is Independent Study?0
- Unit 2: WHY, WHERE, WHEN, and HOW Matter0
- Unit 3: Make the Online Environment Work for You0
- Unit 4: Active Readers and Noteworthy Notes0
- Unit 5: A Test?! Don't Worry; Study Effectively!0
- Unit 6: Learning--One Size Does Not Fit All0
