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Make a Study Schedule

Schedule Time for Reading, Studying, and Completing Assignments

Now that the spring semester is underway, it's time to get back to work! Rather than wait for inspiration and intrinsic motivation, plan your college success by scheduling time to read, study, and complete assignments.

Time management can be a challenge. Creating a study schedule can help you hold yourself accountable and make your college experience more manageable, so you can make time for work and social life. In addition, it ensures that you are setting aside enough time every week to read, complete assignments, as well as study and review for exams. It is generally accepted that college students devote 2 hours of study time a week for every credit hour in a 16 week period, but for online it is suggested you spend approximately 3 hours a week on work related to a 3 credit class that is taken in 16 weeks. That means, you should expect to devote 9 clock hours doing work related to a 3 credit course taken in 16 week format. If your class is more than 3 credits or more than 16 weeks, you need to set aside more time each week (i.e.-3 credit online class in 8 weeks=18 clock hours a week).

The number of hours to devote to a class are guidelines to help you with scheduling; you might need to devote more or less time depending on your background knowledge of the subject, your reading speed, and your comfort level with the types of assignments you must complete.

Below you will see a sample of a study schedule (for days 4, 5, 6).

Adapted from: https://www.intelligent.com/create-a-study-plan/

From: https://www.template.net/business/schedule-templates/study-schedule-templates/

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Make Your Own College Study Schedule Using Free College Schedule Maker Website Below!

Using the guideline of devoting 3 clock hours a week for every online credit hour (for 16 week class), create your own study schedule with the website below:

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In Jeopardy of Being Evicted Due to COVID-19?

If you are unable to pay your rent due to COVID, please read and scroll down Arizona Department of Housing's webpage below.

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Unemployed Due to COVID-19?

If COVID has left you unemployed, please read and scroll down Arizona Department of Economic Security's webpage below.

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Need a Laptop or Hotspot?

Laptop and Hotspot checkouts are available to students throughout the semester. You must be in good standing with the college from a financial/code of conduct standpoint to check out equipment. To sign up fill out the following form. *Note we have a limited supply of hotspots, so these are issued based on need.

Go to: Device Checkouts

Select -> Laptop | Hotspot Device Checkout Form

Once you have filled out the form contact the Helpdesk to arrange a pick-up time. 602-787-7780.

The Helpdesk is opened Monday - Thursday 8:00a-7:00p | Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Visit the Learning Success Center for tutoring, test review, and writing assistance.

We provide virtual out-of-class assistance via Cranium and students can also schedule appointments with tutors by calling 602-787-7180. If after business hours, please leave a message and someone will return your call.

Business hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 8am – 7pm

• Friday: 8am – 5pm

• Saturday: 10am – 2pm

Questions or help? Please send an email to dl-PVC-lsc@paradisevalley.edu

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Canvas Features You May Not Know About

1. Calendar

Did you know that you can see all assignments (and pages) due for all of your classes in one place? Go to 'Calendar' on the left sidebar and select all the Canvas courses you wish to see on your calendar. Each class will be displayed in a different color and will have a line marked through the assignment once you complete it!

2. Pronouns

Using someone's preferred pronouns is a way to show respect for their gender identity. Now that we are all in an online enivornment, it's a good idea to designate your preferred pronouns to let your professors and classmates know how you would like to be addressed.

To designate your pronouns, go to "Account" on left, blue sidebar. Then, "Settings" on left sidebar and "Edit Settings" on the right side of the screen. See image below.

3. Academic Help and Resources

In addition to PVCC's Learning Success Center listed at the top of this issue of Snapshot, you have two options for help within Canvas: Brainfuse and Puma Resources for Students. As you can see in the image below, both of these resources are listed in the left sidebar of your class.

Brainfuse offers live, and on-demand online tutoring. Have a paper due date coming up? Submit it in Brainfuse for feedback. You will need to allow 24-48 hours, so be sure to submit well in advance of your deadline. Also, anytime you ask for feedback on your writing, whether it be in Brainfuse or the Learning Success Center, be sure to be specific. Do you want feedback on your paper's organization, thesis, evidence, word choice/clarity, etc.? Someone who reviews your paper won't be able to give you feedback on everything, so be sure to mention what is the most important to you.

Puma Resources for Students has a variety of resources listed and hyperlinked all in one place. Here you will find resources such as Q Building's Math Tutoring and Testing Center, a self-enrollment code to MCCCD Free Write Canvas course, and information about Counseling, Career Services, Disability Resources, and graduation.

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Need Technical Support?

• PVCC's technology support will be available over the phone at (602)787-7780 or remotely through the Information Technology Helpdesk.

• We are available: Monday-Thursday from 7:00am-7:00pm, and Friday from 7:00am-5:00pm.

• Only the pre-loaded software or software required for use on the device by your course(s) will be supported. We are unable to support non-PVCC authorized software installations.

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COVID-19 Testing

COVID Testing at Union Hills and Black Mountain

There is now COVID-19 testing being offered to the community at both PVCC campuses. The logistics for each location are a little different so please see below for details.

Union Hills (18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032)

• Offered in the parking lot north of the A & J bldgs. Mon-Fri from 7am-5pm

Black Mountain (34250 N 60th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266)

• Offered in the Holland Center parking lot next to PVCC 7 days a week from 7am-6pm

Appointments are required and are booked directly through Embry Women's Health at: https://embrywomenshealth.com/testing-blitz/.

• COVID testing is zero-cost to patients, regardless of insurance.

• Embry has a total of 40 test sites across the state, 30 of which are in the Phoenix Metro area. Additional sites are opening every week.

• Saliva testing is now available at all test sites in Maricopa County except for Phoenix College, Metrocenter, and GCC North test sites.

• Testing is available for ALL ages, kids and adults.

• Kids under 18 must have a legal guardian present.

• All providers have certified medical backgrounds.

• Results are typically posted in 3-5 days.

• More information can be found at embrywomenshealth.com.

If you need additional information or have questions regarding COVID testing, please contact Embry Women's Health directly at (480) 376-2170.

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COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines are finally here, but are currently being given only by appointment to people who are considered a priority. See the Vaccine Prioritization chart below (subject to change).

As of this writing, Maricopa County is currently in Phase 1B. Eligible populations in Phase 1B prioritized are:

• Adults age 75 and older

• K-12 school staff and childcare workers

• Law enforcement/protective services (includes all sworn officers and government-employed security officers

• Phase 1A populations

See Maricopa County COVID-19 Vaccine webpage or Maricopa County COVID-19 Locations webpage for more information.

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