More Academic Tools You can Use

Have you every had a class that you wished you could get online support for exam preparation? Will meet quizlet. A special thanks for this resource goes to Biomedical Scholar, Juan Llaja-Herrara of Montgomery College, Rockville, Md. Quizlet offers free flash cards and other study tools. They also provide the means for you to create your own. I made a mistake and typed in "quizzlet" (2 z's) instead of "quizlet" and one of those pages that provides other sites which usually have costs associated, came up. Being one to look for the good ("okay not what I wanted but how can I use this?"), I checked out a few and "lo and behold", I discovered Coursehero. This is another very easy to use resource that allows you to develop or use existing study tools, most at a cost. At the time of this article, Coursehero offers a flashcard service that offers free flashcards as well as "design your own". Always verify the accuracy of what you use with your textbook or professor when possible but the stuff I observed sites on both seem to be pretty good. There are many resources out here to help you succeed once you commit to learning. Maximize your potential for success. Next time you come online to play, consider playing at learning. Clifton McKnight is an author, educator, counselor, personal coach and keynote speaker. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and other (social)media. Visit his site at motivision.net.

Be Resourceful Tap into Scholarships and More

If you are motivated to continue your education, then finding ways to help pay for college may be of interest. Even if you are in the first in your family to attend college, or, if your family income makes college seem out of reach, there are resources for college that you can explore. Often it depends on how badly you want it. It is very much worth the effort to take advantage of technology and search, apply, search and apply some more. Start with an attitude of "I can!" Whether you are in college, in high school or transferring to another institution, there just may be resources for you if you are welling to find them. To get you started, here are a few resources made known to me by a good friend and retired professional in a recent communication (Thank you Keno). The Network Journal list Scholarships for all students and some specifically for African American students. (Click here). See list. Many institutions offer resource lists. Montgomery College, Maryland, offers a variety of possibilities. The Society for Hispanic Engineers Foundation compiled a list as well (Click Here). Also be sure to note the scholar internships on their site. To do a general search try scholarsite.com . Many resources are FREE. All you need invest is your time and effort. So, "How bad do you want it?" - Clifton McKnight is an author, educator, counselor, personal coach and keynote speaker. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and other (social)media. Visit his site at motivision.net.

More Free College Courses Online

Daphne Koller, co-founder of Coursera, has initiated the means to learn MORE ONLINE FOR FREE. I repeat, this magnificent resource for learning is FREE. View the co-founder at the prestigious TED Conference. Calculus, Law, Business and Management, Music, Film, and Audio Engineering and much more is available for YOU if you want it. http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/23/opinion/koller-online-college-courses/index.html. If you want to go directly to Coursera, visit https://www.coursera.org/ - Clifton McKnight is an author, educator, counselor, personal coach and keynote speaker. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and other (social)media. Visit his site at motivision.net.

Success Strategies Short and Sweet, Well... Short and Colorful

Frequently you will hear or read me talk about using resources.  With today's technology "how to" can be answered with just a little bit of intensive effort.  IF you have reviewed earlier blogs which you can do at NO EXPENSE, you will have noted links to ted.com.  Here is a short video from TED featuring entrepreneur and author, Richard St John. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. Some of the worlds most successful people are in attendance and are speakers and you have FREE ACCESS.  The featured speaker attached to this link offers "8 Secrets of Success."  If you can handle one reference using the word "a**hole" sit back and enjoy some powerful, albeit brief, food for thought... and action. 

- Clifton McKnight is an author, educator, counselor, personal coach and keynote speaker. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and other (social)media. Visit his site at motivision.net.

Don"t Wait Participate!

As you pursue your education sometimes you may observe yourself sort of "hanging out" as if life weren't "official" until you graduate.  Well, yes and no... Certain responsibilities may defer until after graduation and to really be prepared for what lies ahead you may want to engage yourself in more activities and conduct more sessions of introspection to better know yourself.  These are indeed challenging times and challenging times call for us to be more conscious which can be a very good thing.

You should be certain to have big fun as your work to get things done.
Understand that YOU are the ONE to paint the dream, to create the scene
in between your birth and your passing.
Life is not everlasting so take the time now to do the casting
of the movie of your life.

Think about what you want to do, what is important to you and test the waters too.  That is what this time is for, you to peek through many a door until you see a path you want to take.  Don't over analyze almost any road can lead to the prize as long as you keep the faith and keep your spirit open to the possibilities.  SO, like the Microsoft brand used to say, "Where do you want to go Today?"

- Clifton McKnight is an educator, counselor, personal coach, author and keynote speaker. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and other social media. Visit his site at www.motivision.net

FREE Books, Courses and More

Ready for more free resources for college? Friend and fellow speaker, Barbara Talley shared these resources. Enjoy free books and classes from some of the most reputable institutions in the world like Harvard, Cornell, Berkeley, MIT. Visit Barbara's blog and expand your resource base. Check our other posts for other resources and insights. Be sure to visit other posts and resources on her page. - Clifton McKnight is an educator, counselor, personal coach, author and keynote speaker. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and other social media. Visit his site at www.motivision.net

Getting "A"s in Math/Science and More - Yes You Khan!

That's right. You "Khan" with Khan Academy online, http://www.khanacademy.org/. FREE WORLD CLASS EDUCATION BILL GATES USED TO TEACH HIS KIDS. This site is here for YOU!!! The story as shown on 60 Minutes is available on Youtube. You can access it here. Worldwide,this resource is being used. Take advantage and put in as much time as you desire, as much as you need! Change your world and supplement your learning NOW! By the way, this world class education/tutoring is available for FREE! New subjects are being added regularly. The 21st century has taken another step toward a level playing field. The difference in your learning is now even more in your control. Whether you are taking classes online or on campus, home school or after school, Khan Academy can help you get that A. In college? Need help in science, math, physics, engineering? How about history? Give it a try. I bet you will be glad you did. - Clifton McKnight is an educator, counselor, personal coach, author and keynote speaker. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and other social media. Visit his site at www.motivision.net