Welcome to SP5...

Welcome back to study!!
We hope you had a refreshing break and are ready to get back into study...

Here are a few interesting links as you start planning your study period and 'hitting the books' (or the Kindle, iPad or just online readings!)...

Apps for Study
Here is a link to reviews of some apps you may find useful in your study:
http://www.iear.org/iear/tag/ipad
http://www.ecampusnews.com/technologies/10-of-the-best-apps-for-higher-education/
If you know a good app, please share your review here with us!

Study Planners
The Learning and Teaching Unit have put together study planners for each study period (in pdf or word doc formats). Check them out here.

L3 Workshops
The L3 team provide resources, information, services and workshops to assist your learning, writing assignments, referencing and preparing for exams.
Just go to the following website and then click on your 'Division' for specific information and tools that match the program you are in...
http://resource.unisa.edu.au/course/view.php?id=3613

Disability Services
How did last study period go? How were your exams? Are you thinking you need to update your Access Plan or talk about other options for your study? If so, just book an appointment with a Disability Adviser on your campus. This is a great time to review your course outlines for SP5 and know what expectations each course has.
http://www.unisa.edu.au/Student-Life/Support-services/Disability-Services/ 

RED CROSS Internernship opportunity

Red Cross has a research internship opportunity for a postgraduate student to undertake a literature review of the Cambodia Initiative for Disability Inclusion.
See link for details:
http://gallery.mailchimp.com/1cc338d870c527e10d887957f/files/120711_CIDI_Research_Internship_TOR.doc

We wish you every success this study period!
Disability Services Team

Why and How to Pursue Adult Autism Diagnosis

I stumbled across this interesting article about the why's and how's of seeking a diagnosis of Autism as an adult.
The article is written by a woman who sought a diagnosis after her son was diagnosed with autism.
It is interesting reading...

http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/autism-unexpected/2012/jun/20/why-how-pursue-adult-autism-diagnosis/

Also, if you are studying and have Asperger's or Autism, the following resource from the University of Melbourne may be helpful:
Towards Success in Tertiary Education: Asperger's Syndrome

Looking for work after uni...

I would like to introduce our newest video resource:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO1umJ-vO68

This video was put together from three interviews with graduates who have a disability, about their experiences looking for work after uni...

Have a look and let us know what you think!!!

Disability Services Team

July Workshops & Discovering Your Learning Style

July Workshops
The Language and Learning Team (L3) have many different workshops in the July teaching break including mind-mapping, oral presentations, referencing and others. Check out their schedule (scroll to the end of the pdf document):
http://w3.unisa.edu.au/languageandlearning/documents/workshops.pdf

Discover Your Learning Style
The Uni of Melbourne, as part of their 'Success in Tertiary Study' web resource, has developed a resource for uni students to discover their learning style...

"People learn and process information in a variety of ways. Some have particular strengths in some areas and weaknesses in others (for example, Einstein was dyslexic but excelled in Physics).



A learning style refers to how the mind receives and processes information. There are many different systems and inventories for determining learning styles. Some subjects tend to favour certain learning styles. For example, Philosophy may favour a more abstract thinking style compared with Art which may benefit from a more practical style. "

To discover your learning style, have a look at the website:
http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/success/learningstyles