Learning Resources Organization

Learning Resources Organization

What is the Learning Resources Organization?

The Learning Resources organization provides an introduction to college-level learning, focusing on areas in which many students often need to build skills, such as study methods, time management, and communication. The modules help students prepare for the work that lies ahead of them, both academically and on the job.

Featuring a variety of content developed by the UT TeleCampus and by external sources and a wide array of services, the learning resources you will find there are available to UTTC students for independent study and self-improvement or may be assigned as a part of coursework and will greatly enrich your learning experience. In addition, students can access many of the free services provided by UTTC through this organization. Most of these valuable resources appear in the Research and Writing section.

Here are some of the topics covered in the Learning Resources organization:

• Goal Setting
  Setting goals is one way to assure you stay focused on what you intend to accomplish.
• Time Management
  This module suggests ways to manage your responsibilities and activities.
• Learning at Home
  Whether you are new to higher education or returning after years away, these tips about optimizing your learning environment may be useful.
• Memory & Learning
  Use these tools and resources to sharpen your skills.
• Taking Notes
  Check out these note taking strategies to get the most from your notes.
• Concentration
  Improve your concentration to get the most out of your study time.
• Using Textbooks
  Get the most out of those textbooks through these tools and tips.
• Managing Information
  Get past the feeling of information overload with these tools.
• Project Planning
  Before you undertake that project, review these strategies to assure your success.
• Teamwork
  Are you involved in group projects this semester? Plan for your group’s success with these tools.
• Research and Writing
  This category has amazing depth including: Research Resources, Digital Library, Online Writing Lab, APA Style Essentials, Avoiding Plagiarism, a Dictionary and Thesaurus, access to Smarthinking and to RefWorks.
• Testing Tips
  Review these helpful tips before preparing for your next test.
• Get Help
  You’ll find contact information for the UTTC staff and support services here.

How to Access the Learning Resources Organization

As a currently enrolled UTTC academic student, you can access the Learning Resources organization anytime after the first class day of the current semester. To access, simply login to the UTTC courseware system, and look for the box labeled "Organization." You'll find a link to the Learning Resources organization there.

How to Use the Learning Resources Organization

Whether you are new to online learning and college-level studies or you are an old pro, there are likely to be tools you will find valuable in the Learning Resources organization. Just click on the organization name to enter, and begin exploring today.