Advising Unlocked

From advising to action—Unlocking potential through college and career advising

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  • Learning Log #3

    As an educator, it is our duty to educate. The authors of the text bring up the information acquisition theory in that it is up to the educator to present the information. They take it a step further to note that not only is it up to the educator to present the information but also Read more


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  • Project 5: Worked Example

    The problem and task: Students experience difficulty completing an online application for college admissions. Whether it be for dual enrollment or first time freshman, students experience barriers on how to actually get the application completed. This is evidenced by emails, phone calls received at the secondary level sharing their frustration on getting through this process. Read more


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  • Learning Log #5

    Tackling College Jargon School counselors are tasked with preparing students to be college ready. Often we are so focused on scheduling, working with students on ensuring they are choosing a rigorous course load that aligns with their postsecondary plans all the way to preparing for graduation. Juggling all of those tasks, can leave space and Read more


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  • Learning Log #4

    Coherence Principle This week we focused on the Coherence Principle. This module really showed me how “extra”neous I really am. -_- Clark and Mayer pushes the instructor to be concise and succinct. Clark and Mayer connect this principle to the Cognitive Load Theory. Omitting extraneous words, graphics or audios for added interest or to expound Read more


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  • Learning Log #2

    Static Multimedia Tutorial Use of the Contiguity Principle – using the static images with a tutorial One of the key most literal components to college access, is access to the college by means of an application. You quite literally can’t get into college without completing the admissions application! You would be surprised how this somewhat Read more


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  • Academic Advising- Unlocked.

    Greetings! My name is Robyn Palms Bentley, I am a doctoral student in the Higher Education Leadership program at Louisiana State University. By trade I am a Professional School Counselor, and by grace I am a mother of three! As part of my academic journey, I am nearing the end my Doctoral journey. ELRC 7505 Read more


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