Learning Skills 68 Study Skills Hybrid Course
Instructor: Dr. Gamble • Office: C-102 • (213) 763-3738 • gamblesr@lavc.edu
Course Description:	Learning Skills 68, Study Skills covers study skills including methods of textbook reading, vocabulary building, note-taking, organization, memorization, test-taking, and time-management.
Textbook:	Motivation and Learning Strategies for College Success, 2^nd ed. by Myron Dembo.
Getting Started:	Follow these directions carefully.  You should print this page.
	· Please complete the Welcome Form for LS 68 after officially enrolling in the course.  This will send your instructor an e-mail alerting her that you are new to the class. In the comments section, include your section numbers. · In approximately 48 hours or less, you may then log into your class, which is accessible through an online doorway called, “Etudes.” Click on Learning Skills 68 to get to your class. You can also bookmark http://lattc.etudes.fhda.edu and following the appropriate links to get to your class. · User Name: First 2 letters of your first name + First 2 letters of your last name + Last 5 digits of your SS# (all lowercase). Password: The month + day of birth (2 digit numbers). § Example: Jose A. Garcia was born February 11th, and his SS# is 111-22-3333. § User Name: joga23333 § Password: 0211 · When you get into Etudes, first go to “Forums” in the menu on the left side.  Click on the link, “Please Register” located in the upper right hand corner.  You can leave “ICQ” and “AOL-IM” fields blank.  After you have finished, click “Submit Registration.” · Go to “Classroom” to view your syllabus and then go to “Assignments,” to begin your work. · Take some time to browse through and become familiar with the site. If you need help either enrolling in the campus or registering for the class, click here.