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About HLM 020

Tips for Success

Here are my top three tips to succeed in this (or any) course:

 

Tip #1: Plan ahead

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Since we don't have set class times, it can be easy to forget an online class like this. I suggest you choose a day and time you will work on this class each week. Most weeks you'll probably need about an hour, but give yourself more time for test weeks, which are marked in the syllabus.

Now, open your calendar app or planner, and schedule your HLM 020 class time for every week this semester, right now!

 

Tip #2: Check your feedback

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Looking over your feedback after homework is graded will help you learn from your mistakes, and is a great way to study for the tests. Watch this video to see how to find your feedback in Blackboard.

 

Tip #3: Communicate

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Remember I'm a real person (who loves animals and hiking)! I'm here to help you learn and to pass this course. Don't hesitate to reach out whenever you have questions or concerns.

My contact information is...

  • in your syllabus
  • under "Instructor Information" in Blackboard
  • right here

...AND you can chat with me by clicking the chat button in the lower right corner of your screen. Type something like "question for Ms. Read" and if I'm available, I'll reply right away! If not, another librarian may be able to help via chat, or you can email me, and I'll respond when I can.