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College Preparation Course

Author : Sam McGuire

8hrs (81 Lessons) 2015-11-05

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This course is designed to help perspective college students understand the ever expanding role of technology in their lives as potential scholars. Topics include apps to help prepare for admissions, safety on campus, tips for research, and apps to create unforgettable memories on spring break. Professor Sam McGuire is your guide through this exciting topic of technology in the life of the modern student, and he leans on years of experience on admission committees and working with students at all levels of their education.

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Course: College Preparation
Author: Sam McGuire
SKU: 34876
ISBN: 978-1-61866-065-7
Work Files: No
Captions: No
Subject: Certification
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Course outline

Introduction

Welcome to this College Prep Course (02:21)

Introduction to Topics (02:33)

Topic - Technology in the Application Process

Maximizing College Search (07:04)

iPads in the Search Process (06:39)

Making the Right Decisions (07:43)

Tracking the Application Deadlines (06:11)

Writing Your Essays

Outline Tools (06:59)

Editing and Grammar (07:09)

Final Formats (05:48)

Letters of Recommendation

Tracking Requests (08:01)

Providing Information (08:14)

Formating (05:59)

The Importance of Social Media Etiquette

Etiquette Issues (06:29)

Managing Security and Sharing Settings (06:51)

Creating Your Image (07:03)

Topic - Technology in the Moving Process

Apps to Help You Find a Place to Live (06:59)

Apps to Help You Find Furniture (06:47)

Apps to Help You Watch TV (07:24)

Apps to Help You Find Food to Eat (06:32)

Apps to Help You Find Stuff to Do (06:08)

Apps to Help You Find a Job (07:06)

Apps to Help You Commute (07:02)

Apps to Help You Pay Your Bills (06:55)

Topic - Technology to Help You Schedule Your Life

Calendar Apps (07:35)

Schedule Ecosystems / Google versus Apple (06:30)

Personal Assistants (06:42)

Lists and Reminders (05:05)

Location Based Information (06:34)

Project Management Tools (07:26)

Topic - Research Help

Research Tools (07:11)

Microsoft Word Writing Tools (07:22)

Microsoft Word Editing Tools (06:42)

Microsoft Word Publishing Tools (06:48)

Citation and Bibliography Apps (06:49)

PDFs and Final Formats (05:59)

Topic - Presentations

Powerpoint Tips (06:11)

Presenting with Tablets (03:18)

Interactive Presentations (03:51)

Backup Plans (03:49)

Multimedia

Shooting Movies (04:15)

Editing Movies (08:01)

Formats (06:29)

Audio Issues (06:23)

Screen Capture (06:07)

Handouts

Digital Handouts (06:57)

Publishing Software (07:23)

Printing (06:41)

Topic - Group Work

Managing Schedules (07:45)

Collaboration (07:42)

Dealing with Conflict (06:41)

Online Communications (07:14)

Topic - Online Courses

Browser Differences (05:58)

Securing Data and Work (06:41)

Managing Time (07:36)

Testing Online (08:07)

Professor Relationships (07:07)

Topic - Networking

The Importance of Networking (06:11)

Social Media Tools (06:29)

Tracking Contact Information (06:55)

Good Advice (06:35)

Topic - Online Profile

Creating a Plan (07:16)

Impact of Career Goals (05:18)

Monetizing Online Activities (03:55)

Topic - Sharing the Experience

Photo Sharing Tools (06:38)

Social Media (05:23)

Blogs are Dead (04:56)

Safety Concerns (07:48)

Converting Digital to Hardcopy (05:44)

Topic - Protecting Data

Backups (08:05)

The Cloud (07:34)

Future Proof (08:16)

Topic - Technology for Safety

Understanding Where you Live (04:27)

Money Safety Online (06:53)

Apps for when You Shouldn’t Drive (04:14)

Topic - Springbreak

Planning the Trip (06:07)

Booking the Trip (04:41)

Apps to Make the Trip Easier (04:03)

Topic - Final Thoughts

Technology Has Changed Since I was in College (06:49)

Let Your Tech Make You a Better Student (07:08)

Conclusion

Course Wrap Up (03:10)