After reviewing and learning the most recent module on online reading and study strategies, I came across online tools that I plan to use to perfect my understanding and study skills within my coursework. There was a discussion post on The Best of the Web and we were required to do are own research in online tools that would benefit you in a respective area. I found this to be the most useful thing I learned in this module. When conducting my own research I came across free online tools such as Marinara Time and Evernote. I also found Study Stack Flashcard Tools an useful online tool. Incorporating these online tools into practice in the future would increase my academic performance. Study Stack Flashcards Tools enables you to study your own digital flashcards or the set categories in various courses. Marinara Time enables you to effectively study and manage your time by having the Pomodoro  method in which gives you a consecutive 25 minute timer to do work and a 5 minute break after. This method is beneficial for scholars to avoid burnout and increase productivity. The last online tool that is beneficial is Evernote that assist you with your documents including scanning, sync and store, and sharing. This app enables you to share your documents for personal, business or group work aspects. I highly recommend these online tools to improve your focus, learning, studying, time management and productivity.

http://www.studystack.com/

https://www.marinaratimer.com/

https://evernote.com/

In the Keys to Online Success course I was taught multiple tools, strategies, and concepts that’ll benefit me with my academics and future career.

Goals & Motivation: In this module I was enabled to keep track of my short and long term goals. The S.M.A.R.T. goal strategy made you turn a general goal into a meaningful goal. S.M.A.R.T. stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound goals.

Time, Task, & Environment Management: Managing your time is a effective way to complete your tasks for your everyday life. In this module I’ve learned reasons why procrastination is so common. Also I’ve picked up time management tips for online learning. In this module I’ve also utilized study scheduler apps like Trello and Study Manager.

Online Reading & Note-Taking: Digital reading and note taking can be beneficial when you utilize apps. In this module I compared benefits with digital and hard copy notes. There are many strategies to use with digital notes that give you an advantage with online learning.

Welcome to u.osu.edu. This is my E-Portfolio. I will be creating a site to reflect what I learned and what I utilized in my Keys to Online Success course. In addition you get to a little about me, beneficial tools, and apps.