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MindTapV2.0 for Staley's FOCUS on Community College Success, 1 term Instant Access, 5th Edition

Dr. Constance Staley

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MindTapV2.0 for Staley's FOCUS on Community College Success, 1 term Instant Access 5th Edition by Dr. Constance Staley

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Overview

MindTapV2.0 for Staley's FOCUS on Community College Success, 5th Edition is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course--to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual and to build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You. \n\nMindTapV2.0 helps students take charge of their success by encouraging the creation of academic, professional, and personal goals, and prompting regular reflection on progress toward them. With its integrated personal success indicator and early-alert reporting feature, MindTapV2.0 helps your students assess and improve the specific behaviors, attitudes, and skills that have been proven to lead to college and career success. It also helps you, as the instructor, to easily personalize student learning by seamlessly combining your own assignments, YouTube videos, open-source content, and innovative course activities with Cengage's market-leading content into a singular learning path designed to truly elevate student thinking.

Meet the Authors

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Dr. Constance Staley

Constance Staley is a professor of communication and acting dean of the Graduate School at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, where she directed the First-Year Seminar Program for nearly 25 years. An award-winning teacher, Dr. Staley designs and teaches online courses (Professional Presentations), hybrid courses (Communication, Training and Consulting) and face-to-face courses (Conflict Management). Her works include a faculty training package, TEACHING COLLEGE SUCCESS, as well as the groundbreaking resource manual 50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LECTERN. She also is the author of FOCUS ON COLLEGE SUCCESS and the co-author of FOCUS ON COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS with Steve Staley. A well-known name in FYE circles, Dr. Staley is a leader in faculty development nationwide. During a three-year leave from the University of Colorado, she joined an East Coast Fortune 500 company to design and deliver its management and supervisory training. In addition, she represented the university as a Fulbright Scholar, teaching in the former Soviet Union. She earned a B.S. in education, an M.A. in linguistics and a Ph.D. in communication.

What's New

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MINDTAP V2.0 HELPS STUDENTS FOCUS ON WHERE THEY WANT TO GO. The NEW Take Charge of Your Success folder empowers students to set goals and plan out their future. In the "Set Your Goals" activity, students reflect on what's most important to them and set short- and long-term goals for themselves. In the "Create an Academic and Career Plan" activity, students map out the courses, work, and extracurriculars they plan to take part in to transfer or earn their degree.
MINDTAP V2.0 HELPS STUDENTS LOCATE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. NEW "Connect with Campus and Community Resources" activities appear in every chapter. In this activity, students will locate helpful resources for use now and in the future so they know where to go and what to do to achieve their goals.
MINDTAP V2.0 BRINGS COURSE CONCEPTS TO LIFE. NEW "What Would You Do?" activities in every chapter tie course concepts to real-world scenarios. At each step, students must decide what they will do when presented with a task or challenge. After every choice, students learn about possible benefits and consequences for their actions, as well as strategies for increasing the likelihood of success.
MINDTAP V2.0 KEEPS STUDENTS MOVING FORWARD. NEW chapter reflections encourage students to form strong habits that will propel them toward the future they want. They will reflect on the lessons from their readings, quizzes, and assignments and create habits that will help them meet the goals and plans they've set out to achieve.
MINDTAP V2.0 HELPS STUDENTS BUILD THEIR PORTFOLIO. The Pathbrite ePortfolio app within MindTap allows students to collect, track, and showcase their work for graduation, accreditation, and job placement. NEW "Connect with Campus and Community Resources" and chapter reflection activities immediately sync to their portfolio. When the course is over, students can continue to update and take their portfolio with them by visiting Pathbrite.com.

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MindTap is an outcome-driven application that propels students from memorization to mastery. It’s the only platform that gives you complete ownership of your course. With it, you can challenge every student, build their confidence and empower them to be unstoppable.
ACCESS EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE PLACE. Cut down on prep with preloaded, organized course materials in MindTap. Teach more efficiently with interactive multimedia, assignments, quizzes and more. And give your students the power to read, listen and study on their phones, so they can learn on their terms.
EMPOWER YOUR STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. Twelve distinct metrics give you actionable insights into student engagement. Identify topics troubling your entire class and instantly communicate with struggling students. And students can track their scores to stay motivated toward their goals. Together, you can accelerate progress.
YOUR COURSE. YOUR CONTENT. Only MindTap gives you complete control over your course. You have the flexibility to reorder textbook chapters, add your own notes and embed a variety of content including OER. Personalize course content to your students’ needs. They can even read your notes, add their own and highlight key text to aid their progress.
A DEDICATED TEAM, WHENEVER YOU NEED THEM. MindTap isn’t just a tool; it’s backed by a personalized team eager to support you. Get help setting up your course and tailoring it to your specific objectives. You’ll be ready to make an impact from day one. And, we’ll be right here to help you and your students throughout the semester—and beyond.

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What MindTap Is and How to Use It.

Take Charge of Your Success.
Learn Your Strengths and Areas for Growth. Set Your Goals. Create an Academic and Career Plan.

1. Starting Strong, Building Resilience.
Reading and Quiz for Starting Strong, Building Resilience. 01 Connect with Campus and Community Resources: What's Your Motivation? 01 What Would You Do?: Managing Expectations. 01 Chapter Reflection: Building Resilience.

2. Becoming Mindful, Setting Goals.
Reading and Quiz for Becoming Mindful, Setting Goals. 02 Connect with Campus and Community Resources: Who's Your Advisor? 02 What Would You Do?: Achieving Goals. 02 Chapter Reflection: Setting Goals.

3. Learning Styles and Studying.
Reading and Quiz for Learning Styles and Studying. 03 Connect with Campus and Community Resources: Tutoring Center. 03 What Would You Do?: Learning Style Preferences. 03 Chapter Reflection: Learning Styles and Studying.

4. Managing Your Time, Energy, and Money.
Reading and Quiz for Managing Your Time, Energy, and Money. 04 Connect with Campus and Community Resources: Managing Your Time and Tasks. 04 What Would You Do?: Financial Literacy. 04 Chapter Reflection: Managing Your Time, Energy, and Money.

5. Thinking Critically and Creatively.
Reading and Quiz for Thinking Critically and Creatively. 05 Connect with Campus and Community Resources: Diverse Perspectives. 05 What Would You Do?: Critical Thinking. 05 Chapter Reflection: Thinking Critically and Creatively.

6. Learning Online.
Reading and Quiz for Learning Online. 06 Connect with Campus and Community Resources: Information Literacy. 06 What Would You Do?: Information Literacy. 06 Chapter Reflection: Learning Online.

7. Engaging, Listening, and Note-Taking in Class.
Reading and Quiz for Engaging, Listening, and Note-Taking in Class. 07 Connect with Campus and Community Resources: Taking Notes. 07 What Would You Do?: Memory and Notes. 07 Chapter Reflection: Engaging, Listening, and Note-Taking in Class.

8. Reading, Writing, and Presenting.
Reading and Quiz for Reading, Writing, and Presenting. 08 Connect with Campus and Community Resources: Writing. 08 What Would You Do?: Presenting and Public Speaking. 08 Chapter Reflection: Reading.

9. Developing Memory, Taking Tests.
Reading and Quiz for Developing Memory, Taking Tests. 09 Connect with Campus and Community Resources: Taking Tests. 09 What Would You Do?: Taking Tests. 09 Chapter Reflection: Developing Memory, Taking Tests.

10. Communicating in Groups, Valuing Diversity.
Reading and Quiz for Communicating in Groups, Valuing Diversity. 10 Connect with Campus and Community Resources: Communicating Effectively. 10 What Would You Do?: Group Work and Conflict Resolution. 10 Chapter Reflection: Communicating in Groups, Valuing Diversity.

11. Choosing a College Major and Career.
Reading and Quiz for Choosing a College Major and Career. 11 Connect with Campus and Community Resources: Career Development. 11 What Would You Do?: Health and Wellness. 11 Chapter Reflection: Choosing a Major and Career.

12. Creating Your Future.
Reading and Quiz for Creating Your Future. 11 Connect with Campus and Community Resources: Networking Resources. 12 What Would You Do?: Career Planning. 11 Chapter Reflection: Creating Your Future.

Video Library.
Student Success YouTube Channel. Staley Series. Animations. Student Perspectives.

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