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I am an Honours Graduate (with distinction) of the University of Guelph with major areas of study being English & Psychology.

Other Credentials and Related Achievements:

Certificate - Teachers Teaching Online MOOC
Past treasurer of G.R.A.C.E. (Guelph Regional Association for Continuing Education)
Developed and delivered EFL (ESL) program for scientists and technicians at Agri-Food/ Agriculture Canada
Tutor since 1996 - individualized programs for students with a wide variety of needs
Experienced in working with A+ students as well as those who have been identified
(ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Aspergers, Autism, Down's Syndrome, etc.)

Educational Quotations - Thoughts 6

Ron Johnson

“It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer. ~ Albert Einstein

Steps to Success - Step Five!

Ron Johnson

Just as with reading, you should go into a lecture with a purpose. Step 2 was all about reading with intent, so I called this one “Listen with Intent,” but I have written blogs and made videos about “Listening for Meaning” which is the same idea

Educational Quotations - Thoughts 5

Ron Johnson

“We need to move beyond the idea that an education is something provided for us, and toward the idea that an education is something that we create for ourselves.” ~ Stephen Downes

Steps to Success - Step Four!

Ron Johnson

Set Up a Schedule Scheduling is another important step that many students skip.

Educational Quotations - Thoughts 4

Ron Johnson

“An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't. It's knowing where to go to find out what you need to know; and it's knowing how to use the information you get.” ~ William Feather

Steps to Success - Step Three!

Ron Johnson

Take a few notes Don’t panic! I know sometimes people panic when they hear the word “notes,” or they have the opposite reaction which might be worse – they just ignore the idea of taking notes.

Educational Quotations - Thoughts 3

Ron Johnson

“Every student can learn. Just not on the same day or in the same way.” ~ George Evans

Steps to Success - Step Two!

Ron Johnson

Whenever you read, plan to read with intent. What I mean is that you are prepared to not only decode the words but that you have decided to take an active approach to understanding what you read. You are aware of your purpose.

Educational Quotations – Thoughts 2

Ron Johnson

"The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg -not by smashing it." ~ Arnold Glasow

Steps to Success - Step One!

Ron Johnson

Students often feel overwhelmed when we discuss the myriad of study skills and strategies that they can incorporate into their repertoire. “How can I do all that?”