"How to draw the mind map: Write the topic in a circle in the centre of a piece of paper (landscape position). For each of the main points, draw arms out from the circle. Write the key words of the main point along each or at the end. Draw smaller arms out from the main arms and write the sub-points that relate to each main point. Continue with smaller arms if you have other points or examples for the sub-points."

Great support everyone. Manda don't forget you can contact our Counsellors too for a chat.. they are here for you and are often underutilised. Here is a link to the counselling info and numbers http://www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au/en/services_and_facilities/counselling.aspx
BTW love your profile image here on Diigo. :-)

Yes so many things keep us busy - planned and the unexpected. Moving house is up there with the stressful things to do Michelle! I just spent the weekend involved in our local show and moving a room and that was exhausting and still not finished.
Have you a location you can study, complete tasks and connect to class (e.g. work place or local library) during your move?

Vivian

Thanks for sharing everyone!

Harold - is there a way you can negotiate with your daughter as your diploma is as valuable as hers. (though she may not think so!) Perhaps quarantine some hours in a time slot when you are not too tired... or perhaps focus on printing off info so you can follow it up later off the internet.

A short video 1minute 22 seconds demo by Viv on using the word count feature in Word 2010. See http://neinursingonline.wordpress.com/2012/03/04/117/ for use in other versions.

Hi Nursing Team - I have highlighted the great tips from the MW team using the highlight tool in Diigo. This will hopefully reduce your reading time - by just tuning into the highlighted sections. Some excellent and varied strategies for Time management - thanks everyone for sharing your ideas.

I have highlighted hints from the team - so you can hone into the strategies. I hope this helps. (A great feature of Diigo)

A 4 minute video"How to take screenshots of full pages or sections of pages with the Windows 7 And Vista built in Snipping Tool." Near the end it shows you how you can pin the snipping tool to your task bar or start menu.

Hints and steps on how to use the snipping tool. "You can use Snipping Tool to capture a screen shot, or snip, of any object on your screen, and then annotate, save, or share the image. Simply use a mouse or tablet pen to capture any of the following types of snips: "

In the Wed evening group live class we discussed the 'Snipping Tool' for grabbing key info of your computer screen when you see it. - This site gives you an overview of the tool.

PLEASE NOTE: I would like feedback from nursing teachers as to whether this is an approved product. Sharron shared this site in a discussion... Thanks Sharron! Is an Antibacterial, Alcohol-Free Instant Hand Sanitiser. It is a quick, efficient and easy way to sanitise your hands without the need for soap, water or towels. Simply apply one pump to your hands and rub together until dry (10 seconds). Once you use Hands First, you won't want to use anything else! Please comment below & you can see further info in an earlier discussion topic http://groups.diigo.com/group/nei_nursing/content/hand-washing-info-4466886

Classroom for the Monday & Wednesday group

Hi Definitely Ally I am happy to help. :-) A lot of work sorting another computer.

I will get you connected to Shawn as she is a whizz with sorting computers when crashed.
This situation is exactly when Diigo comes into it's fore... if you had saved any favourites they would still be acceptable. I will also introduce you to www.dropbox.com for saving your files on the www as well.
Shawn I have Ally's contact details will send you an email when i get to work.

Viv

Hi Michelle,
Hope you achieved something today with that time to yourself. Wondering if you and others are feeling overwhelmed?
A strategy could be to take it one bite or step at a time. Work out which one is due first and work on that one.
How are others going? Viv

Great Michelle! Glad your day went so well.

Thinking we might look at some activities on Procrastination (how to avoid it) and invite our counsellors in to help us all as well.

Any other suggestions/requests ANYONE? for helping with completing assessment tasks? Robyn suggested we look at Mind mapping as a tool for researching, good for summarising and putting into your own words too.

Viv

"All databases and search engines for the web have features which allow you to refine your search. Becoming familiar with these feature will enable you to navigate your way to an effective information search."

Look out for the Topic Discussion re Research which has support ideas

"The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) is the independent accrediting authority for nursing and midwifery under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. It sets standards for accreditation and accredits nursing and midwifery courses and providers. The ANMAC is also an authorised assessing authority for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) and undertakes skills assessments of internationally qualified nurses and midwives seeking permanent migration in Australia."

Can others suggest better tags for this site? So we can have better search topics.

Australia's regulatory authority for therapeutic goods.

I would like to add better tags to this website so open to advice from others

Info from Shawn about how to use search engines more effectively

This blog post contains a link to our powerpoint from 7th & 8th March. It contains video links of demos on how to use Diigo, saving useful websites.

A short 4 1/2 minute video demo by Viv

You might find this useful for saving useful websites. Do let me know what you think or if you need a demo on some other feature of Diigo.

Thanks Kylie for starting this "Topic" in our NEI Nursing group. I just checked out the link you posted (It came from Shawn's session on 'Getting started with your research'.

I found some of the words in the list difficult to understand... for example 4. Truncation...

So I did a Google search for 'truncation' and the 3rd in the list gave me this link which explained it beautifully for me - http://library-resources.cqu.edu.au/learning-objects/truncation.htm

So it seems it depends on the 'database' or search engine as to how you use these tools.

So why not look at Kylie's link in the first posting in this topic and then choose one in the list of 8 Search strategies, search for a clearer explanation of what it means and post a reply. Let's share our learning. :-)

Here is a definition of Truncation that makes sense to me... It is a tool we can use in search engines and databases to help us find information. Discovered I use truncation symbols! Did you realise you do to?