M1s:

Here are the links Alice Carrott mentioned during the Learning Styles presentations this week:

For concept maps, see:

www.mindjet.com

and

www.smartdraw.com

For creating flashcards, check out:

www.flashcardexchange.com

Speaking Up, Shutting Up, and Building Diplomacy Group
Workshop participants meet on 4 consecutive Mondays starting September 13 from 5-6:30 PM.
For more info or to sign up, contact Dr. Larry Long at llong@kumc.edu or 913-588-6580 or go to:
http://ping.fm/itG1d

Relax and Perform at Your Best! (workshop)
October 27, 2010 Noon-1 PM
http://ping.fm/86QgQ

Optimal Mood States and Mental Preparation for Tests (October 6, 2010 from noon-1 PM)
http://ping.fm/gjbht

Time and Procrastination Management Workshop
September 8 from 12-1 PM
More info at:
http://ping.fm/bmvgo

Learning Style - Homework

ATTENTION ALL INCOMING MEDICAL STUDENTS!

Learning Style - Homework

On Tuesday (7/27) or Wednesday (7/28) morning, you will be attending a session during orientation concerning your learning style. Before that session, you must complete an "Index of Learning Styles Questionnaire" (developed by Soloman & Felder at North Carolina State University). To complete the questionnaire, answer the questions at:

http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilswebhtml

Please print two (2) copies of your results and bring them with you to the learning styles session. If you have questions, contact Alice Carrott (acarrott@kumc.edu).

Graduate Student Write-In!

Graduate Student Write-In!
July 10, 2010 9-5
Edwards Campus, Overland Park
Regnier Hall Room 36
http://www.writing.ku.edu/~writing/graduate/writein.shtml

When scheduling, allow time for:
(1) essential activities
(2) routine tasks
(3) interruptions and crisis situations
(4) energizers (fun)

Educational Support Service Video

Educational Support Services Video:
http://www.facebook.com/v/106749929376341

3 Hit Method
If you have 3 hits on new learned concepts within 24 hours, the likelihood of these concepts going to your long-term memory increases.

Key to a Good Night Sleep
1) Nap no more than 30 min at a time
2) Maintain the same sleep schedule
3) If you wake for 20 minutes, get up and do something relaxing until tired.