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Technological University Dublin

2015

College transition

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College Life: Technology Assists All Of The Shiny, 'Apps' People, Mary O'Rawe Aug 2015

College Life: Technology Assists All Of The Shiny, 'Apps' People, Mary O'Rawe

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Education apps are becoming more popular with every academic year. Considering that ever-greater numbers of secondary students are entering the third-level environment having experienced an iPad as their main learning mechanism, it’s clear that students will now expect a similarly ‘smart’ experience. As the number of smartphones among the college population also continues to grow, academia needs to work to connect with students through this medium. This newspaper article explores how to use apps and technology to enrich the student transition to college and build the correct digital skills.


How To Build Good Learning Habits For Your College Studies, Mary O'Rawe Aug 2015

How To Build Good Learning Habits For Your College Studies, Mary O'Rawe

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Students often struggle with making the transition to a higher education learning environment. This newspaper article offers some guiding principles for students and parents ,and helps them understand the differences and challenges they may experience in their first year of college.