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Library Resource Guides: Study skills

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Digital Literacy Skills

Digital literacy skills are becoming increasingly important as both education and health care use information technology more and more. These tools are designed to help students become 'digitally literate'. Library staff can also assist you with improving these skills.

Using AI tools for study by Flinders University. Learning to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools effectively and appropriately is an essential digital literacy skill for both your studies and future career.

Go Digi! is an part of a Australian community-based campaign to support and develop digital literacy skills. It features a variety of learning guides, including advice on how to use different programs, applying for jobs online and using web services safely.

YouthSpark Hub is run by Microsoft and is helpful for those who need assistance and advice with using a range of MS programs. As well as practical advice, it also features games and other applications to improve your IT skills. There are also tutorials on Office products available here.

Study skills texts

The library has a number of books to assist with study skills.

Check title links for availability or to place a hold.

Tips for mature age students

Being a mature age student can present many challenges, and rewards. Click on the link to view tips from Better Health Channel.

Books to practice your maths

Click the titles to check availability of these books or to place a hold.

Online maths help

There are a number of online learning tools to help you understand maths concepts.

The library has selected a couple of free online sources to get you started.