Aspire Study Skills


The Claro published Aspire video CD uses IT-based active learning study skills strategies to assist students with every aspect of their academic work. It focuses on five pillars of education: Research, Composition, Note-taking, Proofreading and Time Management.
Aspire Study Skills Strategies Training Video CD. Over 70 different study skills videos using Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007 PC and Apple Versions	Product Code - ASPIRE
Using over 70 screen-capture videos (over an hour of viewing time), a range of strategies are explained in a concise and clear manner underpinned by an active learning theme. The strategies use real examples of coursework from a variety of disciplines. There are two different levels to the CD-ROM with a number of strategies focusing on everyday software such as Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007. The advanced sections combine this with enabling software such as ClaroRead, Inspiration, MindManager, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Read & Write as well as showing how to research on-line and using a recording device. The strategies e.g. using spider notes, the Cornell method of note-taking etc. are invaluable for all students. Organising your research: Creating a sub-folder for your assignments Using your research sub-folder Undertaking background research What have you been asked? Researching material in MS Word: Using full screen reading Highlighting and annotating texts Using MS Word research Using the internet: Using Google Taking research notes: Mapping method Structuring your research maps using Inspiration Structuring your research maps using Mind Manager Taking analytical research notes Researching Reference texts Using TextHELP Read & Write Gold to assist with your research: Scanning Research Material Improve your reading comprehension Having online material read aloud Having PDF files read aloud Using sound files Using ClaroRead Plus to assist with your research: Scanning Research Material Improve your reading comprehension Having online material read aloud Using sound files Improving speed of production: Teach yourself to touch type Using keyboard shortcuts Switching between open applications Personalising MS Word: Selecting a suitable font Changing character spacing Minimising the Ribbon in MS Word Changing the colour of the background Customising the quick access toolbar Organising your coursework: Creating a folder for your course units Creating assignment folders Improving the appearance of your coursework: Inserting an image into your assignment Inserting a mind map into your assignment Inserting web references into your assignment Changing font properties Using tables to convey complex information Using a table to illustrate comparisons Planning and structuring your assignments: Understanding your assignment brief Structuring your assignment Making your research determine your structure Presentations: Planning your presentation - Inspiration Planning your presentation - Mind Manager Narrating your presentation Making a multimedia presentation Using speech activated software: Dictating your text Dictating into a planning map Drafting ideas Controlling the mouse Navigating in MS Windows Reviewing your composition Note taking strategies: Before your lecture Using the Cornell method Using the Mapping method Recording your lectures: Using the Cornell method Using the Mapping method Transferring your lecture files to your computer Using MS Word: Spellchecking Using Autocorrect Expanding the lexicon of MS Word Using the thesaurus