Module Description 1
Running head: MODULE DESCRIPTION AND OUTLINE
Part 2: E-Learning Module Description and Outline
Successful Study Strategies
Jessica Pettyjohn
University of Texas at Brownsville
College of Education
EDTC 6325 – Educational Telecommunications
Rene Corbeil, Ph. D.
June 2, 2011
Module Description 2
Module Description
This e-learning module will focus on educating Harker Heights High School students
about successful study strategies. Students will complete several lessons that will introduce them
to the Index Study System, the ASPIRE Study System, memorization techniques and short-hand
techniques for note-taking. Each lesson will include information regarding the study strategy,
opportunities for the practicing of new skills and an assessment of their learning.
By utilizing this module in their classrooms, teachers will have access to a series of
lesson plans that focus specifically on study strategies. The module is already created for them
and will save teachers time, allowing them to focus on their subject. This module will also
increase student performance in classroom assessments. After students are taught study
strategies, teachers will be asked to encourage the use of these strategies in their classroom. By
the consistent reinforcement of the strategies this module teaches, students will have a strong
foundation of study strategies to support them in their transition from high school to college.
Instructional Goal
Instructional Goal: Upon completion of this e-learning module, students will enhance their
study strategies by utilizing and integrating the Index Study System, the ASPIRE Study System,
memorization techniques and shorthand techniques for note-taking.
Course Objectives
Sub Goal 1: Learners will be able to successfully integrate the Index Study System into their
study habits.
After completing this module the learners will…
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Examine and demonstrate usage of the Index Study System.
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Create index study materials over the Index Study System.
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Use their index study materials to complete an assessment over the Index Study
System.
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Appraise their usage of the Index Study System and indicate the likeliness of their
future usage of it.
Module Description 3
Sub Goal 2: Learners will be able to successfully integrate the ASPIRE Study System into their
study habits.
After completing this module the learners will…
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Examine and demonstrate usage of the ASPIRE Study System.
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Summarize and practice using the different steps of the ASPIRE Study System.
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Use the ASPIRE Study System methods to complete an assessment over the
ASPIRE Study System.
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Appraise their usage of the ASPIRE Study System and indicate the likeliness of
their future usage of it.
Sub Goal 3: Learners will be able to successfully integrate memorization techniques into their
study habits.
After completing this module the learners will…
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Examine and demonstrate several different memorization techniques.
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Practice using the different memorization techniques by creating study materials
with them.
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Use their memorization study materials to complete an assessment over
memorization techniques.
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Appraise their usage of the memorization techniques and indicate the likeliness of
their future usage of them.
Sub Goal 4: Learners will be able to successfully integrate shorthand note-taking techniques into
their study habits.
After completing this module the learners will…
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Examine shorthand techniques for note-taking and demonstrate the correct usage
of shorthand symbols.
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Identify common shorthand symbols for note-taking.
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Practice using shorthand symbols by taking notes over a written passage.
Module Description 4
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Complete an assessment over shorthand symbols.
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Appraise their usage of the shorthand note-taking techniques and indicate the
likeliness of their future usage of them.
Required Text(s)
All required materials, readings and texts will be included in this e-learning module.
Computer/Technical Requirements
In order to complete this module, students must have access to a computer or laptop with an
Internet connection. A printer should be available for students that wish to print information or
for students requiring modifications.
Assignments
Assignments for this course will include discussion questions, lesson projects, end of lesson
tests, and end of lesson reflections. Discussion questions will be related to course materials and
studying habits. Lesson projects will directly relate to the study system being introduced in each
lesson. At the end of each lesson, students will complete an online multiple choice and short
answer test. Students will also receive participation points for completing a personal reflection
based on future usage of the study system. Total possible points: 800.
Assignment Name
Points Possible
Lesson 1: Index Study System
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Discussion Questions (3)
30
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Index Study Materials Project
50
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Index Study System Assessment/Test
100
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Reflection on the Index Study System (Participation)
20
Lesson 2: ASPIRE Study System
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Discussion Questions (3)
30
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ASPIRE Study System Summary Project
50

ASPIRE Study System Assessment/Test
100
Module Description 5
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20
Reflection on the ASPIRE Study System (Participation)
Lesson 3: Memorization Techniques
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Discussion Questions (3)
30
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Memorization Study Materials Project
50
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Memorization Techniques Study Assessment/Test
100
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Reflection on Memorization Techniques (Participation)
20
Lesson 4: Shorthand Note-taking Techniques
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Discussion Questions (3)
30
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Shorthand Note-taking Symbols Project
50
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Shorthand Note-taking Symbols Assessment/Test
100

Reflection on Shorthand Note-taking Techniques (Participation)
20
Total Points:
800
Grading
Graded work for this course includes all discussion questions, lesson projects, end of lesson tests,
and end of lesson reflections. Students will be able to retake online end of lesson tests if they do
not score well on their first attempt.
Assignment Type
Points Possible
Discussion Questions
120
Lesson Projects
200
End of Lesson Assessments/Tests
400
End of Lesson Reflections/Participation
80
Total Points:
800
Grading and Point Distribution
Grade
Percentage
Points
A
90% -- 100%
716 – 800
B
80% -- 89%
636 –715
C
70% -- 79%
556 – 635
F
69% and below
555 and below
Module Description 6
Topical Outline
Lesson
Topic
Contents
1. Overview of Study Skills
2. Importance of Study Skills
Introduction
Introduction to Study Skills 3. Current Study Skills Quiz
4. Discussion Question 1
5. Overview of Lessons
1. Introduction to the Index Study System
2. Lesson Reading(s)
3. Discussion Question 2
Lesson 1
Index Study System
4. Index Study System Project
5. Discussion Question 3
6. Index Study System Test
7. Reflection on Index Study System
1. Introduction to the ASPIRE Study System
2. Discussion Question 4
3. Lesson Reading(s)
Lesson 2
ASPIRE Study System
4. Discussion Question 5
5. ASPIRE Study System Project
6. Discussion Question 6
7. ASPIRE Study System Test
8. Reflection on ASPIRE Study System
1. Introduction to Memorization Techniques
2. Discussion Question 7
3. Lesson Reading(s)
Lesson 3
Memorization Techniques
4. Discussion Question 8
5. Memorization Techniques Project
6. Discussion Question 9
7. Memorization Techniques Test
8. Reflection on Memorization Techniques
Module Description 7
1. Introduction to Shorthand Note-taking
Techniques
2. Lesson Reading(s)
Lesson 4
Shorthand Note-taking
Techniques
3. Discussion Question 10
4. Shorthand Note-taking Symbols Project
5. Discussion Question 11
6. Shorthand Note-taking Symbols Test
7. Reflection on Shorthand Note-taking
Techniques
End of Module
Summary
1. Review over Study Skills
Summary & Closing
2. Discussion Question 12
3. Reflection on new Study Skills
Module Description 8
References
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Simmons, M. (2006). Effective study skills for post-secondary education. College Quarterly,
9(2). Retrieved May 29, 2011, from http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/EJ835405.pdf
Young, D. & Ley, K. (2005). Developmental college student self-regulation: Results from two
measures. Journal of College Reading and Learning, 36(1), 60-80. Retrieved May 29,
2011, from http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/EJ739986.pdf