W09 Application Activity Template: Personalized Resource List

Name: SAMPLE

Overview
You are an online student. This does not mean you are isolated and alone. Although you
may be physically far away from your online peers or even those with whom you gather
every week for this class, you can take steps to fill your life with resources. It is better to
determine where you can find help before you need a plan to overcome challenges you
might face as an online student.

Step 1 – Consider Some Challenges as an online student

Think of some challenges you might face as an online student. Consider what resources you
could use online as well as resources that you can utilize locally. Your resources can be
websites, locations, academic departments, specific people etc. Think of people you know
and their strengths and talents. Use the template below to develop a list of resources you
can use when problems arise.

Step 2
Use the template below to develop a list of resources you can use when problems arise. In
the first column three challenges have been identified for you.
 You will need to add to the list at least two more challenges to add to this chart. If
you want to add more than that you may.

Step 3
In the second column you will identify an online resource you could access to help you. In
the third column you will identify a local resource.
 Note: Don’t forget to also include on the chart how that specific resource will help
you.
 You may refer back to the assignment, ’W09 Application Activity: Personalized
Resource List’, in the course to view a sample chart.

Go on to personalized resource list template on next page 

Challenge Online Resource Local Resource
How will it help me? How will it help me?

Computer trouble  GCFGlobal website  High speed internet.

 This website has the  Access through my
basic Microsoft Office local internet
training I need provider. High speed
whenever I have a internet will help me
question. to access my
assignments quickly
and easily.

Questions about my  The Academic Advising  My sister Jane.

academic path Center.  She can help me with
 I can call and email my academic
them with questions I planning because she
have about my degree has recently finished
options and the classes I her online degree
need. and knows how to
navigate the world of
online learning.

Homework help  The Writing Center.  The local community

 I can schedule a meeting  The community
with a writing tutor and colleges offer regular
get help with specific workshops about
writing assignments. managing time,
writing skills,
computer skills etc.
These are things that
I can access locally to
help me with my
homework.

Time to Study  Google.  My pacing guide

 I can use google or other from week 2.
search engines to find  I can use my pacing
ideas about how to find guide to help me find
time to study. time to study.

Spiritual support  Church of Jesus Christ  Scriptures.

website  Regularly reading
 This website offers a the scriptures helps
variety of uplifting me remember why I
 messages that can help have an educational
me at any time to fuel stewardship.
my spirituality.

Emotional support  Church of Jesus Christ  My spouse.

website, Hope and Help  I can regularly
website.
 This is a great online
resource that offers a lot
of different advice for
things I might
experience emotionally
as a student. I can refer
to it as needed.
If you desire, you may add more challenges to the list.
discuss my
challenges with my
spouse and together
look for ways to
support me on this
journey.

Go on to Step 4 

Step 4 - Reflection
Answer the following reflection questions. Use complete sentences.

1. What resource did you learn about that you feel will be most helpful to you as an
online student? Why?

The resource that I feel will be most beneficial to me at this time is the Academic
Advising Center. I am almost finished with Pathway Connect and am applying to
BYU-Idaho. This resource will help me to plan my next steps and a path to get there.
The Advising Center can help answer the questions I have about my academic path.

2. Do you feel supported as an online student? Why or why not?

Yes, I do feel supported as an online student. This lesson has opened my eyes about
the many different online and local resources that are available to me. There were
many things that I hadn’t even thought of as a resource that could help me as an
online student

3. How will you advocate for help with those challenges that you could not find
resources for?
 One way that I can advocate for help with the challenges that I couldn’t find
resources for is to ask my instructor. I can call or email them and ask about where I
can find help for questions I have about scholarships and paying my tuition.

4. Which do you think you will use more often, online resources or local resources?
Why?

I will probably use online resources more often because they are so easily
accessible. My local resources will be useful as well, especially when I can’t find the
answers or support I need online. Not all challenges can be solved with online
resources. For example, prayer is a local resource that I will utilize every day for
spiritual support during my time as an online student.

Step 5
Save this document with your name in the filename, and follow the instructions in your
course to submit it for grading and feedback.