{"id":221,"date":"2013-03-22T10:34:38","date_gmt":"2013-03-22T18:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.consortiumlibrary.org\/blogs\/dmole\/?p=221"},"modified":"2019-04-04T15:58:29","modified_gmt":"2019-04-04T23:58:29","slug":"uaa-students-do-you-need-help-writing-papers-calculating-math-or-practicing-a-language-learn-about-uaas-learning-resources-center-on-the-next-informania-radio-show-on-krua-88-1-monday-at-9am","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consortiumlibrary.org\/blogs\/dmole\/2013\/03\/22\/uaa-students-do-you-need-help-writing-papers-calculating-math-or-practicing-a-language-learn-about-uaas-learning-resources-center-on-the-next-informania-radio-show-on-krua-88-1-monday-at-9am\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you need help writing papers, calculating math, or practicing a language? Learn about UAA’s Learning Resources Center on the next Informania radio show, on KRUA, 88.1, Monday at 9am or Thursday at 5pm."},"content":{"rendered":"

March 25 on Informania, Deb the Librarian\u00a0interviews Jonell Sauceda<\/strong>, Director of the Learning Resources Center<\/strong> (LRC), Dan Bonin<\/strong>, Math\u00a0Learning Specialist\/Tutor Trainer, and Cameron Nay<\/strong>, MS, Writing Specialist\/Tutor Trainer about the services\u00a0provided for UAA students at the Learning Resources Center.\u00a0 You can listen to this podcast using QuickTime software at www.kruaradio.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Learning Resources Center is located in the Sally Monserud Hall on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus.\u00a0 The following biographies are from the Learning Resources Center Directory<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Guest Bios<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jonell Sauceda<\/strong> LRC Director Office: SMH 125E Phone: 786-6829\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 E-mail: jfsauceda@uaa.alaska.edu <\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jonell Sauceda began working for the University of Alaska Anchorage over 20 years ago, joining the LRC as their Director in 1998. As Director, her focus has been on creating a student-centered environment that assists students in achieving their personal academic goals. Through providing access to educational resources and tutorial services that enhance the college learning experience, Jonell has created a setting where students can gain the help necessary to achieve their personal and educational dreams.<\/p>\n

Dan Bonin<\/strong>, Math Learning Specialist\/Tutor Trainer\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Office: SMH 121A Phone:786-6855 E-Mail: debonin@uaa.alaska.edu<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In 2009, shortly after graduating from New Mexico Tech with dual B.S. degrees in Mathematics and Physics with an Atmospheric Physics option, Dan Bonin began working for the LRC as an athlete tutor in math and physics. In 2010 he began tutoring in the math lab and became the math learning specialist in 2011. As both an adjunct faculty member and math learning specialist, Dan tries to instill his enjoyment of mathematics into his students. His primary goal for the math lab is to help students transition away from anxiety about math towards a genuine interest in it.<\/p>\n

Camerson Nay<\/strong>, MS, Writing Specialist\/Tutor Trainer Office: SMH 118A Phone: 786-6918 E-Mail: cgnay@uaa.alaska.edu <\/a>Cameron Nay has been working with the Reading\/Writing Center since October of 2010.\u00a0 He has a Master of Science in Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Science and Management and earned his Bachelor of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology.\u00a0 Both of Cameron\u2019s degree programs were research-based and focused heavily on scientific writing and analysis.\u00a0 Aside from working as the writing specialist in the RWC, Cameron also teaches online environmental science classes.\u00a0 He has lived and worked in various locations including Washington State, Utah, Hawaii and Portugal.\u00a0 Cameron is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish and truly enjoys working with students who are acquiring a new language.<\/p>\n

How does tutoring work at the Learning Resources Center?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Learning Resources Center math and writing tutors are available on a first come, first serve basis each day.\u00a0 You schedule an appointment online once you arrive at the LRC.\u00a0 For writing, students can sign up for 20-30 minutes of time with a writing tutor on the same day they come to the LRC.\u00a0 For math, tutors\u00a0are available in the math lab to answer questions, which typically take 3-5 minutes per math problem.\u00a0 In these labs, they\u00a0may have three tutors available at a time.\u00a0 The tutors have subject experience, and are coached and mentored to assure they are patient, helpful and are comfortable in the role of coaching students (versus doing the work for them).<\/p>\n

Online resources to help<\/strong><\/p>\n

Live Homework Help<\/strong><\/a> – a SLED (Statewide Library Electronic Doorway) online chat tutoring service, paid for by the State of Alaska.\u00a0 Live Homework Help, provides access to tutors using computer technology as the mode of communication.\u00a0 They can help with a range of topics, including writing and math.\u00a0 If you are an Alaskan, go to sled.alaska.edu<\/a>, and select Digital Pipeline.\u00a0 You should stumble across a link to Live Homework Help here.\u00a0 There is an 800 number to call for the user name and password, if the database doesn’t already recognize your computer IP as\u00a0Alaskan.<\/p>\n

The UAA Learning Resources Center writing tutors get questions\u00a0about all aspects of writing papers,\u00a0from\u00a0the beginning\u00a0to the bibliography, and some need assistance with learning the computers as well.\u00a0 They refer students to classes or online lessons for learning the computer.\u00a0 In exploring this option online, I discovered that Goodwill Community Foundation has a web site with basic tutorials on a range of topics\u00a0from reading\u00a0and math to learning about the computer, internet, and Microsoft Office.\u00a0 Check this source\u00a0out at http:\/\/www.gcflearnfree.org\/<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Also, there are specialized math resources available.\u00a0 Khan Academy<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is a popular online math resource, with\u00a0short\u00a0videos and practice math problems\u00a0to help\u00a0students of all ages learn math.<\/p>\n

BrainPop<\/a> <\/strong>is another resource that the state of Alaska pays for\u00a0throush SLED.\u00a0 BrainPop offers short animated videos on a range of topics from history to music to writing to math.\u00a0 You would need the Alaskan user name and password to access it.\u00a0 The 800 number to call for this can be found at\u00a0sled.alaska.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tips for Students<\/strong><\/p>\n

Will you be taking a test after lunch?\u00a0 Study for that test after lunch!\u00a0 Research has shown that it benefits a student to study in the same state of mind and body that\u00a0you\u00a0will be\u00a0in when taking the test<\/strong>.\u00a0 If you have a test at the end of a long work day, make sure you study the material for the test at the end of your long work day.\u00a0 Your body and mind may be more likely to remember the material if you are in the same state of mind studying that you will be taking the\u00a0test.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 *Note to self:\u00a0 find\u00a0research sources to include here!<\/p>\n

It helps to get in the habit of doing 30 minutes (or more) of homework a day\u00a0<\/strong>instead of waiting until the day before the assignment is due, and then struggling with an abundance of work, and a great deal\u00a0of stress!<\/p>\n

Look at the due date of an assignment, and then the number of steps it will take to complete that assignment, and schedule a timeline including dates when you need to complete each step in the process.\u00a0\u00a0This can help you focus on each step\u00a0in the process, and assure that assignment gets done on time, without the\u00a0added stress of procrastination.\u00a0\u00a0There are many online tools that help with this.\u00a0 One example is the Research Project Calculator<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0created by Minitext, An Information and Resource Sharing Program of the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the\u00a0University of Minnesota Libraries.\u00a0\u00a0The University of California Los Angeles has also created an Assignment Calculator <\/strong><\/a>\u00a0that includes recommendations for resources on your subject as it defines and sets the steps needed\u00a0for project completion.\u00a0 By doing an internet search for assignment calculator<\/em>, or homework calculator<\/em>, you will see a wide range of options.\u00a0 Those that are affiliated with a college (have .edu in the website address)\u00a0would likely be more credible sources.<\/p>\n

I recall learning from an author, if you write a bit everyday<\/strong>, your body and mind get used to writing.\u00a0\u00a0Working on a paper may not be as painful\u00a0if you\u00a0write a little bit everyday as when you\u00a0attempt to write a paper all at once\u00a0the\u00a0day (or night) before it is due.<\/p>\n

Reflections on this interview<\/strong><\/p>\n

When a student has questions about writing\u00a0a paper, figuring out\u00a0a math problem, or\u00a0needs support in learning English or another language, I will be referring them to the\u00a0University of Alaska Anchorage’s Learning Resources Center with confidence.\u00a0 People like Jonell Sauceda, Dan Bonin and Cameron Nay are\u00a0examples of why the University of Alaska Anchorage is a great place to work and study.\u00a0 They care, they know their subjects, and they assure that others in their department\u00a0treat students with the dignity, patience,\u00a0and support they deserve.\u00a0 To me, this\u00a0is an equation for success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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