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Subjective Interactive Learning skills and communication 1SUBJECTIVE INTERACTIVE LEARNING SKILLS AND COMMUNICATIONByCourse TitleTutor Institutional AffiliationDepartmentDate

Subjective Interactive Learning skills and communication 2Learning objective A3University laboratory, library and e-learning facilities; resources and personal resources to support studyUniversity Laboratory: University of Portsmouth is equipped with state of the art laboratories in each of its departmental courses. They include the following laboratory facilities; geological and environmental laboratories, biophysical laboratories, environmental chemistry analytical laboratory, mass spectrometry and laser ablation laboratory, soil mechanics laboratory, paleontology laboratories, remote sensing and spectroscopy laboratories, applied physics laboratories and undergraduate teaching labs. The school of engineering has advanced polymers and composites labs, analogue electronics and control engineering labs, computer aided design and rapid prototyping labs, computer networking laboratories, digital electronics, microprocessor, sensing labs, energy systems and petroleum engineering lab, manufacturing lab, telecommunication lab among others (Quality Assurance agency for higher education 2001.p, 7).The laboratories have been upgraded of late and they support massive research, undergraduate, and postgraduate training. Library and e-learning facilities: The library is equipped with many resources, services such asinternet and numerous amenities. It is open for staff, students, visitors, and non-fee paying outside users. The library was extended recently to create more accommodation space for IT amenities, seminar rooms, a library café, and more study extents (University of Portsmouth 2011. p, 5). It was built using modern technology systems for maintenance of steady temperatures, proper day and night lighting, proper ventilation, and heat recovery mechanisms.

Subjective Interactive Learning skills and communication 3Books are borrowed using self-service booths to ease the process. One is allowed to borrow 21 books at a go. There are many eBooks for download in the library portal. ELearning facilities: University of Portsmouth has a unique approach towards distance learning,the e-learning platform comprises of five undergraduates and six postgraduate programmes for many students in the UK and all over the world. There are many online learning centers with instructor support (University of Portsmouth 2011. p, 5)Resources and personal resources to support study: The University has invested in numerous studies support facilities for upkeep of students. There are health care and medical care services, nurseries, a maths café, chaplaincy, counseling services, an academic skill unit and disability advice centers. Students are accommodated in a range of housing options either in the university`s residence or in private dwellings (Quality Assurance agency for higher education 2001.p, 12). The housing units allow students to choose their roommates. There are many sport facilities, student clubs to give support, comfort, involvement opportunities, academic, student welfare advices, and interaction of students through social events.Learning objective A4Time management and its application to notional hours of study and assessment eventsIn each timetable of the University`s courses, there are empty slots which necessitate students to make valuable use of the extra time (Kanopy 2015. p, 23). Time management is an essential element for students to ensure good overall performance. Students should learn to balance the amount of time spent hanging out with friends, engaging in non-academic activities and time for personal relaxation (Kanopy 2015. p, 23). Notional hours should be used effectively

Subjective Interactive Learning skills and communication 4to master skills for outstanding learning results. An average student should spend at least 10 notional hours for a course credit. There are many forms of time management recommended to students such as use of timetable to plan for study times, use of phone calendars as a study reminder. University of Portsmouth has an on campus tutoring team which advices students on the proper time management skills. In general, time management comprises of the following objectives:Long term planning: Objectives are set to plan on the school events and tasks for the whole semester or year. The students should keep track of significant dates such as; submission of assignments and laboratory reports, group discussions, preparation of exams, examination periods and meeting all commitments such as returning library books in time (Rugley 2005. p, 17). For example, long term planning will help a student plan for examinations to ensure coverage of all courses, crucial topics requiring extra attention and revision of past examination questions.Short term planning: objectives are made on a daily or weekly basis. Daily activities include commuting time, time for meals, personal hygiene, family time, and relaxation time. Daily and weekly plans are scheduled by taking a few minutes on a weekend day to plan for activities of the whole week such as meetings, appointments, and gatherings (Rugley 2005. p, 18). Daily activities should be easily mastered with less detail to reduce commitment time.Daily plans: Objectives are made to accomplish the tasks for the day. Study time should be incorporated with breaks, at the end of the day; the student should perform a self-assessment test to check on the new knowledge and skills learnt.

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