INV 020 - INVEST Digital Technology

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: Yes

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Provides opportunities for INVEST students to learn assistive and learning technologies, explore learning styles, and develop study and test-taking strategies. Students receive instruction in learning and applying reading strategies and navigating college courses.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate competency in using technology for learning including computers and online course delivery systems.
Identify individual needs for support and create a plan to get needs met through enrollment in learning lab
Explore and practice using a variety of assistive technologies
Develop effective learning, technology, and test-taking strategies
Establish a realistic study schedule
Demonstrate study skills in a supervised setting

Course Contents

Organizational system of classroom material and syllabi
Learning styles
Technology based learning
Reading Apprenticeship Strategies
Test taking strategies
Time management skills

Instructional Units: 5