Why is note taking important?
Here, we explain why we’re campaigning for #NoteTakingNotNotes to improve student independence and learning
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Supporting Students
4 min read5 trends Disability Services Directors need to watch out for
It’s one year since campuses were shut down across the US. Ever since, departments have had to adapt quickly to changing and uncertain circumstances.
3 min readHow can institutions better support the ‘whole person’ through their time at college?
What makes good support in the age of Covid? Lindsay Green of Marymount Manhattan College sketches out how you could adapt your practice to better support the ‘whole’ student.
6 min readLearning strategies for female students with ADHD
Around 2.5% of adults have ADHD - so there is a high chance the disorder impacts a significant number of your students - but what exactly is ADHD?
5 min readHow to look after yourself when your job is to support others
Here, Dr. Sue provides practical tips and advice to help us all balance the pressures and responsibilities of the situation with the need for self-care.
5 min readRemote learning and cognitive overload
Remote learning requires learners to adapt how they study, but for neurodiverse learners there may be additional challenges, meaning they take longer to adjust.
4 min read#remotework: Supporting students
Beyond creating remote learning and working routines, how can departments ensure students are given the best chance at coping with this unprecedented challenge?
4 min readThe Transition to College: What to Expect
The transition to college can be a stressful time for students and parents, but it becomes much easier if you know what to expect. Discover more here.
5 min readThe Relationship Between Depression and Concentration
Having depression can alter the way we think. If you’re worried about mental health on campus, it’s important to understand how students might be affected.
4 min readThe Hidden Cost of Volunteer Notetakers
3 min readSupporting students with a mental health condition: Advice from the Glean community
To mark Mental Health Awareness month we spoke to Glean member Jennifer Loue, Coordinator of Access and Disability Resources at Butler County Community College.
5 min readSeletive Attention: How to help college students with anxiety
Taking notes in lectures requires high levels of attention for college students, which fluctuate. Learn how to create strategies that help them to stay on task.
5 min readThe Science behind Mental Health and Cognitive Function
We all have mental health, and this can become unwell, just like our physical health. Our mental health can impact our mood, our thinking, and our behaviour.
5 min readHow Mental Health Affects College Students
There are times in our lives when we feel weighed down. For whatever reason it may be, the strain can take its toll. Learn how mental health affects students.