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Kathy Troccoli Bruce Sudano. The drawback is its intent. Is it aimed at students prior to enrollment in college or after? Given that, this text helps to demystify the college experience or introduce college systems to non-traditional students, it contains, as it Given that, this text helps to demystify the college experience or introduce college systems to non-traditional students, it contains, as it should be a glossary in between the chapters of terms used at colleges and universities.
The text caters to students going to community colleges as well as 4-year universities and uses two higher education institutions as examples throughout the book, which is helpful for any students, traditional, or non-traditional. The book is accurate as much as it could be. It uses examples of tuition at community college and a public university, and with tuition always changing it always difficult to be completely accurate.
The book is up-to-date as much as it could be. It uses examples of two colleges, compares the tuition of the two, but with tuition always, fluctuation, and is difficult to change the tuition constantly for the sake of complete accuracy. However if an instructor would want to use other universities or colleges as examples, it would be easily to modify. The book is clear and concise. The book is an easy read and it flows incredibly well. When college jargon is used, it explains the jargon beforehand and has exercises for students to research the jargon more in detail at the college or universities that they are thinking of going or currently attending.
Whenever the book uses jargon or terminology it explains it beforehand and uses the same term with the same meaning consistently. The chapters of the book allows instructors to assign readings at different points of the class. The book can be read for the most part without a specific order. The topics presented are organized in a very organic fashion. It is structured as if a student was talking to you and asking you college related questions in that same order. The order of the chapters and the topics are organized in a clear fashion. This book is best read online since it contains TED Talks embedded in the text.
When the book is downloaded into a pdf, for example, it is confusing to see big chucks of white space. When I first started reading the book, I downloaded the book as a pdf, not realizing until well into chapter two that the online version had the videos embedded. I think it would be helpful to place a disclaimer somehow that there are videos, and the best way to read this book is online, rather than downloading the book.
The text is not cultural insensitive, and the TED talks chosen present speakers of different backgrounds. A Different Toad to College is a great book for non-traditional students, traditional students and even college staff. It helps to demystify the college experience and helps students navigate college systems to their advantage. This book is best read online, since it has TED talks and YouTube videos embedded that help with the content of each chapter.
The book also contains instructional materials that help students understand the material presented or help instructors create discussion questions for class. This student guide book for incoming, non-traditional college students provides a wide range of common topics that new students need to know about with a thorough table of contents with easy to understand chapter headings.
It contains eleven chapters ranging from answering the philosophical and practical question of what college is for to how to understand the "language" of college as well as how to register, how to navigate the school's website and where to seek out resources and scholarships for success in school. I found this information to be current with what types of questions students ask me to guide them through or ones that they need to know to become acquainted with a college right for them or to become acclimated to the particular environment as they are getting started as a non-traditional student.
I also liked the educational TedX talks interspersed within the eBook format. However, some were not entirely matched to the points being addressed in the sections and so it was hard to link the ideas together and it could use more focus on "successful learning and study habits for students". I found the content to be mostly accurate, error-free and unbiased. I don't expect a text to be completely unbiased when it comes to sharing personal opinion as I believe that students take what they need and ignore what doesn't apply to them as long as the information is not offensive or discriminatory.
The content is fairly up-to-date and relevant to incoming non-traditional students and includes links to websites and Tedx talks on YouTube. Some of these are a few years old and could be updated. It would be relatively easy to update these links and find more recent videos as time passes. The digital eBook structure also allows the content to be updated easier than a traditional paper textbook would allow, which gives it a longer shelf life.
I found the text easy to follow and understand. Most of the information wasn't new to me, but it is practical and valuable information for new students who have many questions and concerns. This books clearly clarifies and demystifies many aspects of college life and is a great guidebook for new, non-traditional students. This book is consistent in its terminology and is accessible to the average student. It contains reflection and discussion questions in most chapters to help students internalize what they are reading and personally guide them on what will work for them throughout the process.
The modularity is well designed. There are relevant quotes at the beginning of chapters to set up the focus of each chapter. There are bold titles, subheadings and numbered lists that assist in organizing the information clearly which makes it easy to follow. The organization is well laid out in an easy to follow manner.
I had no problem with the flow and transitions from chapter to chapter. Each one build on the next and stayed consistent to its topic, yet connected nicely to the one before it. Everything with the interface appears to be working adequately. All the links are updated and go immediately to the necessary websites. I did have some issues with the downloading of the eBook. I couldn't get the files to open up with my Kindle or other reading programs. I ended up reading the pdf version, which wasn't as user friendly as I would have liked it to be.
This could have been a technical glitch on my part though. The grammar and punctuation is mostly legible and accurate. I did see a few typos, but for the most part it doesn't distract from the message or content of the book. It could have used more multi-cultural references in it that showed more of a social justice perspective of oppression and how systematic racism, sexism, homophobia or xenophobia play out within a culture that attempts to address these issues, but often falls short and how to do more to prevent this from happening.
Overall, it's a excellent guide and work book to have students read, study and discuss in either a beginning reading and writing class or a college guidance and survival course. The author explains and analyzes a variety of resources. The author also provides glossary information, charts, explanations, references, and examples that are clear, thorough, and widely applicable. I found this text to be accurate and consistent with the information that I learned as a college student albeit the hard way!
These labels are merely descriptors…neither used as an excuse for subpar performance nor a rationale for requesting special treatment. Although some particulars may change over time technology, admissions processes or could be somewhat more applicable to certain geographic regions or different U. Even if there are updates or additional concepts to add at a later date, the way it is written and organized lends itself nicely to changing certain sections without causing great impact to other areas. This text is clearly written, with plenty of white space to make it eye-appealing and not heavily laden with jargon however, in cases where there is unfamiliar or potentially-confusing terminology, acronyms, etc.
This is a very easy read…both in vocabulary and conversational style. The author is straightforward and realistic explaining that some aspects of college success demand a considerable amount of time, effort, and investigation by the student…in most situations, there is simply no shortcut to hard work. The text is fairly consistent overall, especially regarding philosophical tenets, terminology, structure and framework.
There are overarching threads that are consistently interwoven through the text [i. What frames your value of education? What are you willing to trade opportunity cost for going to college? Sections can be read independently without risk of missing something or feeling lost in lingo. Several charts, diagrams, images, graphs, etc.
My main concern with this text and the only point of considerable improvement I can suggest is related to spelling, subject-verb agreement, and grammatical errors. At times, these were plentiful enough to cause confusion or distraction, and addressing them would drastically increase the quality and merit of this work. I found this text to be culturally relevant, sensitive and inclusive. It addresses several cultural issues that may be faced by students entering college i. In this way, the author was inclusive of categories that extend past our sometimes-typical ones of race, ethnicity, and cultural background.
I highly recommend this text! The author has considerable experience helping students ascertain and realize their educational and career-related dreams. It is evident that she is passionate about empowering students to have a great introductory experience with post-secondary education and to be successful throughout their entire college career. I see this text as useful and user-friendly, so I plan to utilize it with my students as soon as two months from now.
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Although the text only intended to familiarize the student with the language and processes of the contemporary college, many texts on this subject have at least one chapter dedicated to effective learning and the overall studying process. Finally, while terms are defined within the individual chapters, a comprehensive glossary or index would be a valuable addition to the text.
The text is accurate and current, providing the student with the most current uses of academic terminology that faculty, student service professionals, and administrators use when communicating with one another. This is no small feat when considering the rapid changes within higher education over the last several years.
The text addresses topics of great relevance to the contemporary college student. Now more than ever, students must assess their purpose in attending college, establish a roadmap for degree completion, and constantly evaluate the labor market value of their degree. In a departure from many textbooks focusing on the returning or first-year student, Lamoreaux strikes a rare balance between accessible writing and maintaining college-level rigor.
The text is consistent in its use of terminology throughout the chapters. Reading level, tone, and accessibility are consistent as well. The text assumes that the reader has proceeded through the chapters and regularly references material from previous chapters. Sections are self-contained and convey the topics discussed. This allows the student to build a deeper understanding of college processes than other texts which are more modular.
While the text presents information in a manner that is consistent with a, I believe that students would derive greater benefit from a more strictly chronological presentation of information that mirrors their encounter with college and its unique processes. There are minor inconsistencies between the many of the tables presented throughout the text. At points, lines that should otherwise extend to the right margin cut off in the middle of the page. Furthermore, a non-standard approach to indentation is used within tables.
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The book has a syntactic level of complexity that is appropriate for the first-year college student. The book presents no grammatical or spelling issues. Lamoreaux is sensitive to the the needs of returning and non-traditional college students. The examples used throughout the text frequently address topics of interest to women, individuals with part-time jobs, and those who consider themselves academically underprepared. This text does an excellent job covering all the areas that are important to any student transitioning to college including areas of study and reason for higher education, finances, time management, technology, placement testing, resources etc.
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It really is a comprehensive handbook that is written clearly. The table of contents describes the chapters well. The book includes accurate information and no errors were noted.
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Some of the statistics and information on technology may need to be updated over time but are current enough for There did not appear to be any bias by the author in approaching the subject matter. The content of the book is up to date, however some of the statistics presented in early chapters may need to eventually be updated as the demographics of the college population continue to change. Those updates should be easy to implement.
The book was very clear and was written at a level that should be accessible for those with a high school education; the intended audience for this book. Embedded videos and TED talks are also clear and accessible. The text provides consistency in it's terminology and framework. Language is consistent throughout. The text is divided into 11 chapters, each with a separate topic. Each chapter has videos and activities and flows well from one topic to the next.
Most chapters include reflections and self assessments that are appropriate to the content. The topics for each chapter are logical and flow well, while providing a comprehensive overview of important considerations for those choosing higher education later in life. The text was easy to navigate and the embedded videos worked well.
Graphics and images were appropriate and not distracting. The text was not culturally insensitive or offensive. Videos included those of a variety of races, ethnicities and backgrounds. Student examples were anonymous. This is a great text for any student new to college but would be of particular use for those looking at returning to college as Non-traditional students.
There is no index or glossary available in this book, however the book is organized easily enough to read using the table of contents as a guide or directory for topic selection or vocabulary review. The content of the book provides an elaborate The content of the book provides an elaborate presentation of all areas to consider when becoming a non-traditional college student. It is informative as well as inspirational.
The content of this book is relevant to non-traditional students and is unbiased to this audience. The book considers all types on non-traditional students such as the working student, the student with family, the student who lives off campus, and more. Although the book is not marketed for a traditional student, the content would still apply and serve as useful and practical.
There are also multiple videos embedded in the book that support the information presented and adds credibility to what the author shares. Overall, there were few, noticeable, grammatical errors or other errors what would create a distraction when reading the text. This textbook is relevant and up-to-date. The content associated with the non-traditional student is long-lasting and will not require frequent updates. The videos embedded may need to be refreshed or updated every three to five years to remain engaging and timely. Otherwise, statistics presented may seem dated and not relevant.
Finally, the tips are straightforward, easy to implement, and will remain relevant. This textbook is easy to follow and understand. There are two chapters that focus on college lingo or vocabulary, specifically, student services and financial aid. These chapters serve as a type of glossary that is not presented in the typical fashion of placement in the back of the book. The information is useful and presented in a clear manner. There are also hyperlinks embedded and opportunities for further suggested readings presented at the end of many chapters.
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There are also several embedded videos that elaborate on points presented, especially the more complex points such as becoming a college student and financial aid. The book is consistent and focuses on the use of language and material common to Lane Community College based in Oregon and is the college where the author teaches.
Lamorcaux does an excellent job of explaining that there may be changes in the lingo and other areas depending on which college a student attends. She suggests independent research that requires the reader to examine two or more websites to make comparisons and note differences. Lamorcaux also initiated each chapter with a quote from well-known individuals which was relevant and provided an overall understanding of what to expect in the chapter.
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Overall, the terminology and framework is consistent and representative on Lane Community College. The book chapters are divided into reasonable sections that would allow a professor to assign one or more chapters at any given time. It is not self-referential and makes reference to many other schools and offers different perspectives that allow readers to realize that the information presented is not the only way. The chapters could be paired with additional topics not covered in the book to offer alignment with topics such as diversity, studying, completing college courses, and more.
These connections would not create a disruption for the reader. The organization, structure, and flow of this book are presented in a logical and clear fashion. The chapters are short and relate directly to the chapter title. The structure includes some vocabulary, embedded videos, and areas of suggested readings articles and books.
This structure creates an easier read and allows the reader to break from reading in order to watch a video or spend some time browsing a suggested website such as how to search for scholarships. Finally, the flow is simple and clear with smooth transitions. There were no interface issues encountered throughout the review of this book.
The charts and tables were clear and without interference. Every article or suggested reading that was hyperlinked was clicked on and worked appropriately. There were no issues with the embedded videos either. Most of the videos were TED talks, but there were videos by the Department of Education and additional sources that all worked appropriately. There was captioning provided and although there were some errors in the transcriptions, they were useful overall.
Overall, the book did not contain grammatical errors. I can only recall spotting one grammatical error in the content — a misspelled word. As aforementioned, the captioning for some of the videos contained errors, but this would be beyond the scope of what the author could control. This is simply a risk of using borrowed material. This book is culturally relevant and there are no insensitivities to any group of individuals.
The pictures that are provided, links to articles and books, and video clips all include different types of people representing multiple backgrounds, experiences, and ethnicities. No group of people should feel targeted or disrespected in any fashion. Hopefully readers feel comfortable and as though they can identify with those presenting the material in the videos and articles as well as with the author.
Overall, I greatly enjoyed reading this book, reading the additional articles, watching the videos, and examining websites. It was interactive and made for a quick read. I definitely learned some things regarding how my students might feel stepping foot on our campus for the first time and entering my classroom. This added perspective will help me become a better professor and more cognizant of those feelings. If I were a non-traditional student reading this book, I would feel more comfortable and prepared. I would realize that I am not alone and that there are many people and resources available to me and happy to help.
I hope this book does the same for its readers. On the whole, I think this book offers an excellent overview on college preparation for non-traditional students. What I particularly like about this text is that the author offers a birds eye view of the systems and structures that would help What I particularly like about this text is that the author offers a birds eye view of the systems and structures that would help students unfamiliar with the practices of postsecondary institutions.
At the same time, this book is also about doing the internal work of outlining motivations, goals, and mastering the language and terminology - affective skills and traits of successful college students. By attending to the externalities of college going simultaneous with this internal work, I think the book demonstrates clear understanding of audience needs. One of my critiques of the book, however, is that it tries to offer a two- and four-year institutional focus on the information provided.
In truth, the information provided is particularly oriented to the two-year college experience. While I certainly think a two-year focus for this text is warranted, the book tries too hard to be all things to all types of students see "financial aid basics" chapter as an example. In doing so, I think it dilutes the purpose of the text.
Finally, there are a couple of key topics that don't seem to be attended to in any way here. The author is a community college professor who has taught this course previously.
The content provided appears to be accurate and error-free. While there are certainly aspects of college practice that will always remain constant - i. Certainly, admissions is ever-changing dimension of the college-going process. Also, importantly, is financial aid.
The "financial aid basics" chapter uses DOE video to convey specific financial aid information perhaps with an eye to avoiding unending content updates.
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However, other explanatory information might require updates in fairly short order. There are also a number of references to various media that could require some form of updating as well. The text is very accessible. The language chosen is clear, but concise. I also very much appreciated the illustrations, data visualizations, and media. All of these features lend to the overall clarity of the text. In this regard, it is very well done and nicely tailored to the intended audience. As I mentioned in a previous comment, I think this book at times tries to be all things to two and four-year students.
I think it would have been strategically appropriate for the author to limit the discussion to the two-year experience. There are certainly differences in the two and four-year college experience commuting, peer engagements, access to faculty, etc. It would have been far more valuable from a "quality of information" perspective, to have had the author focus on one institutional type over the other. And because each chapter contains clusters of questions for students to answer in varying degrees of specificity, an instructor can rest assured knowing that the chapters can expand to provide enough content for whatever amount of time can be dedicated to it.
That seems like just the thing an open text should be doing. Once more, this guide frequently employs some of the best and most-viewed TED Talks in order to convey information to readers. Although the guidebook contained some errors in grammar and mechanics, the errors were not particularly glaring, such that I only noticed them when I was reading to find them. Stylistically, the text is easily comprehended without being overtly repetitive or unnecessarily simplistic in terms of sentence structure.
One area in which this text could really excel in terms of inclusion is the quote at the beginning of each chapter. So often this person was completely unknown to me. When I did recognize the speaker of the quote, he was generally a white male.