After a great deal of thought about the technical issues of maintaining this summer's PowerPoint presentations on the Web, I decide to post them here in .pdf format.  Unfortunately, there are "issues" when looking at these presentations in their original format once they are posted online.  While it is possible to save presentations as Web pages, they will not properly load on all platforms -- sometimes even Microsoft's Internet Explorer "hiccups" with them.

Adobe's .pdf format seems to be the best compromise, though you will need to have a copy of Acrobat Reader to view the presentations we used in class.  No, animation is not supported, but they load reasonably well across different platforms.   Because my PowerPoints always present as brief an outline as possible, many will find these pages quick and easy ways to review information about making a successful transition from high school to college.

THESE PRESENTATIONS HAVE NO LINK BACK TO THIS PAGE OR TO TODAY'S COLLEGIAN HOMEPAGE.  They will "pop-up" in a new browser window (you maybe need to disable any pop-up blockers).  Just close each window when you are done viewing.

High School Versus College.   Most college students tell me they love the freedom and choices of higher-educations.  Please remember, this also comes with some responsibilities.  

Different Laws Apply.  The structure and expectations at college are different than in high school.  The laws that relate to special needs are also different.

Freshman Tips.  At UW-Whitewater, we work with new students to help them feel comfortable during the transition from high school to college.  Here are some ideas for a "crisp" start.

Self-Understanding.  In this Webmaster's humble opinion, the things we learn about ourselves are just as important as the knowledge we get from a given course's content.  College allows us to identify our strengths and use them to build other sets of skills if we are ready to be rigorously honest with ourselves.

Multiple Intelligence.  Sometimes it is helpful to acknowledge that there are many different ways that we can demonstrate learning.  This type of self-understanding can let us better appreciate the skills we are building and recognize the many ways that we can share and learn from others.

Learning Strategies.  There are many ways  to help memorize and learn information.  The ideas presented in these presentations can be effective tools.  

Learning Differences.  I enjoy working with my students at UW-Whitewater, because together, we share a variety of diverse learning styles and perspectives.  This presentation reviews different learning needs and tips for effectively advocating to more fully meet those needs.  For many, this will be the most valuable life-skill that higher-education offers.

Time Management.  If I could show you how to get MORE down in LESS TIME, would you take me up on it?  That is what effective time management is all about.

Time Tips.  Let's look at some specific ways we can apply time management strategies to work more efficiently -- less can be more!

Stress.  The challenges we face at college can be stressful -- how will I react to that?  What are symptoms of stress and how does it affect performance?  

Managing Stress.  Dealing with unfamiliar situations or those that cause discomfort can be a valuable learning experience.  Here are some tips and tricks to use stress as a positive learning experience.

Goal Setting.  Related to time management and stress, is determining where we want to go.  Setting workable goals is one way to manage stress and establish priorities so that we can better use time.

Motivation.  What am I ready to do?  How important are my goals?  What am I willing to do to get there?  Motivation is a powerful tool to help us get things accomplished.

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