HowTos Index

How To Write SMAART Goals and Objectives
Writing down your goals and objectives is often the most important first step you can take when learning something new. Writing SMAART goals and objectives is even more important.

How To Get Your Booty Back in the Classroom - Spencer's Checklist for Finishing College
My friend, Spencer, dropped out of college in his senior year. What did he have to do when he was ready to go back? Here's his checklist for finishing college.

How To Write a Personal Essay
Don’t be surprised if writing a personal essay is one of the first assignments you get upon returning to school. You know, "What I Did on My Summer Vacation." Be prepared. Personal essays are actually one of the easiest things to write, but like all other kinds of writing, there are specific aspects of the essay form your teacher will be looking for. Know what they are.

How To Write a Learning Contract
A learning contract is a document a student creates to compare current abilities with desired abilities, and determine the best strategy for bridging the gap. What do you need to know that you don't already know? The learning contract includes learning objectives, available resources, obstacles and solutions, deadlines, and measurements.