MUSC 116

 

Successful Coursework 

Successful Coursework


Strategies for Managing Digital Documents

Online courses with digital content require special habits for success. Remember the rule of two: always have two ways to access materials. Technology will break down at times! Furthermore I am very systematic about how I manage my digital documents. Losing a file due to technology breakdown is not an excuse. Always back up your files. If it isn't saved twice, it isn't safe.

Here is a video on how I manage my digital documents. If you follow these procedures you will be 99% less likely to suffer a "digital disaster."

LECTURE: Computer File Management (10 min.) Flash (cc, searchable) | mp4 | Windows Media (cc) | transcript

Further ideas for backing up files: Google Drive | Dropbox | External Drives

Strategies to Improve Your Study Skills

Spending more time studying doesn't ensure success. Are you interesting in improving your success in courses (and even life) through mastering study skills?

LECTURE: "Study Smart" (6 1/2 min.) Flash (cc, searchable) | mp4 | Windows Media (cc) | transcript

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