Academic Support Links
Academic Services
LSS - Learning Links
The links below have been selected by Learning Support faculty as resources to support student learning. Let us know if you find a web link you think belongs here, and please let us know if you find a link is "broken!"
- ADD/ADHD Links
- American Sign Language
- ESL Assistance
- Learning Disabilities
- Math Support Links
- Reading Skills Links
- Science Support Links
- Speech/Public Speaking Links
- Stress Management Links
- Study Skills Links
- Test Anxiety & Test Taking
- Time Management
- Writing and Language Skills Links
- Tutorials
ADD/ADHD Links
- Attention Deficit Disorder in College
- National Attention Deficit Disorder Association Focuses on adults and young adults with ADD
American Sign Language
- A Basic Guide to ASL Animated dictionary showing signs for a basic ASL vocabulary. Requires installation of Apple's free Quicktime plugin.
- ASL Browser More Quicktime signs. From Michigan State University.
- ASL Finger Spelling Dictionary by Scott Gaertner. Includes an interactive quiz.
- NICD Health Information American Sign Language Excellent background information on ASL and language acquisition.
ESL Assistance
- Learning English Online (University of Florida. Requires sound card)
- Self Study Quizzes for ESL Students Non-threatening way to gauge your progress.
- ESL Magazine for ESL Professionals.
- ESL Net Real time chat rooms, lessons based on popular culture and links to helpful resources.
- English for Internet Free English lessons on the Net.
Learning Disabilities
- Learning Disabilities Association of America
- National Center for Learning Disabilities
- Help Read A free, downloadable Text Reader (for Windows) provided by LD Pride Online. Reads web pages and other text files out loud.
Math Support Links
- Algebra Tutorial from S.O.S. Mathematics (Free Tutorial on Commercial Site. Excellent.)
- Trig and Calculus (Free Tutorial on Commercial Site. Excellent.)
- Success in Mathematics(Study and test-taking skills from St. Louis University)
- Professor Freedman's Math Help Tips on reducing math anxiety, test anxiety, and study skills.
- Decimals Maria Luisa Mendez, Laredo Community College.
- BMCC Math Tutorials From Bay Mills Community College, tutorials on percentages, fractions, numbers, decimals, and equations. Wonderful help for basic skills.
Reading Skills Links
- Using Reading Strategies to Read More Quickly and Effectively A self-pace course from Mindtools.com
- Reading Comprehension Connection Free tutorial exercises for various skill levels and purposes. Tutorials change periodically.
Science Support Links
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Dynamic Development - The Virtual Embryo University of Calgary.
- Human Anatomy OnlineInteractive.
- Visible Embryo Includes Quicktime movies.
- Visible Human Cross Sections Interactive. From the Visible Human Project.
- Whole Brain Atlas By Keith Johnson and J. Alex Becker.Clickable.
- Chemistry
- Web Elements Periodic table on the web. The first, the original!
- Chemistry Fundamentals Interactive "educational exercise" from UNC Chapel Hill.
- Martindale's Virtual Chemistry Center Comprehensive.
- Physics
- Fundamental Physical Constants From the National Institute for Standards and Technology.
- The Physics Laws List by Erik Max Francis.
- Unit Conversion Calculator Convert temperature, length weight or volume.
- Radioactive Decay Calculator from the University of California.
Speech/Public Speaking Links
- 10 Tips for Successful Public Speaking (Toastmasters International)
- Public Speaking & the Speech Recipe (Canadian Association of Student Activity Advisors)
- The Stuttering Homepage
- Virtual Presentation Assistant(Online tutorial from the University of Kansas)
Stress Management Links
- Stress Management: Ten Self-Care Techniques From Virginia Tech.
- Dealing with Stress How to Stay Stressed Stanford University.
- Stress Management From Indiana University.
- Professional Life Stress Scale by David Fontana, University of Hawaii.
- Stress Management: A Review of Principles
- Stress Management From the Cyber Psychologist, Robert F. Sarmiento, Ph.D.
Study Skills Links
- Study Skills Library from CalPoly at San Luis Opisbo
- Idaho State University Notetaking Tips
- Improve Your Study Skills from University of North Carolina
- CalREN Project at Berkeley
Test Anxiety & Test Taking
- Dr. Sobaskie's Strategies and Suggestions for Test-Taking Success (From the University of Wisconsin)
- Taking Tests - General Tips (CalREN at Berkeley)
- Taking Essay Tests (CalREN at Berkeley)
- Taking Problem-Solving Tests
- Taking Objective Tests (CalREN at Berkeley)
- Professor Freedman's Math Help Tips on reducing math anxiety, test anxiety, and study skills.
Time Management
- 7 Day Procrastination Plan Berkeley
- Study Skills Library from CalPoly at San Luis Opisbo
- Techniques to Master Procrastination (CalREN at Berkeley)
- Time Management Principles (University of Minnesota at Duluth)
Writing and Language Skills Links
- Online Writing Lab From Purdue University. Start HERE!
- Guide to Grammar & Writing From Capital Community College. Tutorials and online quizzes.
- The Grammar Lady Help by phone or e-mail from Mary Newton Bruder a.k.a. The Grammar Lady.
- Paradigm Online Writing Assistant Interactive writing assistance. By Dr. Chuck Guilford.
- Research & Writing Step-by-Step From Internet Public Library.
- English Pages From Longman's Publishers.
Last updated and links checked 28 April 2003
Director of Learning Support Services
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