Studying in the Snow

Studying in the Snow

Every child and adult longs for a snow day. The whole day becomes a rest day: TV, movies, reading a good book, sleeping in, and hot chocolate (or just plain chocolate). For families, it can mean extra snuggles on the couch with the kids, sledding, and baking together. But, what about school work?

Missing school can cause anxiety for many as they are forced to miss class and fall behind in course work. Some instructional woes are appeased by e-learning and hybrids courses where instruction is continued from home. But, many face-to-face courses are greatly stressed as the missed days add up.

However, in a new study by Harvard Kennedy School Assistant Professor Joshua Goodman, he shows a regular absence hurts learning more than a good old fashioned snow day. (So, don’t miss any classes!)

In a regular absence a student falls behind; while during a snow day, the teacher and students can catch up on material together, versus going back to catch up a few students who have missed class.

So, the best thing to do is sit back, relax, enjoy the snow, and remember to go to every class.

Goodman, Joshua. 2013. Flaking Out: Snowfall, Disruptions of Instructional Time, and Student Achievement. Copy at http://j.mp/LByZQn

Meet Tutor Kim Carver

Meet Tutor Kim Carver

Kim Carver’s story of success started here at HCC. From GED student to honor student to award recipient to employee, she has done it all. Today she is one of the best tutors HCC has ever had.

She began her career in Learning Support Services in 2009, but was a part of our team long before that as a student tutor, where she was recognized as Tutor of the Year.

What makes Kim such a great tutor is that she knows what it is like to be a student, to struggle, and to overcome obstacles. Essentially, she understands through experience exactly what it takes to be successful as a student.  All of this hard work does not make Kim dull. Just the opposite, she loves to be creative and have fun, but above all, she loves to help students.

At home, she enjoys anything creative, like researching family history, making jewelry, and spending time with her family. She is nearing completion of her bachelor’s degree in art history from UNC-Asheville, and she plans to start graduate school in the fall. Her specialty is, of course, history, but also computer skills, writing for history, study skills, and math. Come meet Kim and take advantage of our services today to learn more.