W09 Application Activity Template: Personalized Resource List

Name: Alex Ronald Arhin

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?

Challenge
Computer Trouble I have a laptop and desktop
computer at the office and
home, I can resource broken

Online
computers to use for spare
parts. I can fix computers
myself without the help of

Resource
any technician.

How will
it help me?
Local
Resource
How will
it help me?
Computer
trouble As
a desktop
support
technician
Google is
the search
engine I
have
used for
knowledge
and
computer
troublesho
oting for
years
I have a
desktop
computer
and a
laptop, I
can
resource
broken
computers
to be used
for spare
parts. I can
fix
computers
without
needing a
repair
technician
Questions
about my
academic
path
BYU-
Idaho
Online
Student
Communit
ies on
Facebook
, Twitter,
LinkedIn
positive
feedbacks.
BUY
Idaho
Website
has an
online
chatbot
useful
instant
response
My best
friend
Studied 4
years at a
university
and he is
very a
very
helpful
person,
willing
to go an
extra mile
for me
Homework
help
https://ipla
n.byui.edu/
tutoring/
index.html
#/
getaTutor
Book an
appointme
nt
to get
assistance
there are
students
who have
studied
and
completed
the courses
you
need help
with
I recently
connected
with
student
who
completed
Pathways
last year,
we live in
the same
communit
y. He has
been very
helpful so
far
Physical
Exercise
https://clas
spass.com/
try/home-
workout-
videos. I
find online
for
exercise
routines
videos to
improve
my
exercise
progress
I go to a
communit
y gym
with most
of basic
cardio and
aerobic
equipment,
these are
enough for
my
exercise
routines
ISP Router
Downtime
https://net
workstatus
.co.za/ I
use
the online
service
provider
self-
service
portal to
log a call
on my
phone and
I get
response
20
minutes
maximum
I have
local
library
membershi
p, there is
free
unlimited
Wi-Fi
access to
members
which I
use when I
can’t get
connection
internet
at home
If you
desire, you
may add
more than
5
challenges
to the list.
Go on to
Step 4

 Step 4 -
Reflectio
n
Answer
the
following
reflection
questions.
Use
complete
sentences.
As a library assistant of Ghana
Health Service, Google search is
the search engine that I have used
for knowledge troubleshooting
for years.

Questions About my BYU – Idaho Online student My best friend Emmanuel

Academic Path communities on Facebook, Osei Boakye Yiadom.
LinkedIn positive feedback. He studied at a university and
BYU – Idaho Website has an he is a very helpful person, he
online chat very useful and is always willing to help at
 response is instant. any time I call on him.

Homework Help https://iplan-byui.edu/ BYU –Idaho Tutor offers

tutoring/index.html/getaTutor
Make an appointment at your
convenience to get assistance
with students who have
studied and completed the
courses you need help with.
Tutors, I use it weekly for my
studies. I have a good
relationship with the local
Pathway couple. I recently
connected
with a student who completed
Pathways last year, we live in
The same community. He has
been very helpful so far

Physical Exercise https://class.com/try/home- I go to a community gym

workout-videos. I find online for with most of the basic cardio
exercise routines videos to and aerobic equipment, which
improve my exercises for my are enough for my exercise
progress. routines

Spiritual Support https:// My scriptures, prayers and

www.churchofjesuschrist.org/? church resources. My family
lang=eng the thought of eternity is a
I have access to a lot of church miracle and a blessing in my
websites and publications and am life.
up to date with the church
information and leadership
If you desire, you may add more than 5 challenges to the list.

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 I feel will be most helpful to me as an online student is Academic Path
Guidance – BYU-Idaho Online Student Community on Facebook.
Since I joined, many members including myself have been assisted by students and
experienced individuals in the field, I have chosen my academic path based on an
informed decision, social media ensures you are never alone and can reach out to peers
who understand your experience as they have the same difficulty too.
 2. Do you feel supported as an online student? Why or why not?

Yes, I do feel supported as an online student.

I like the online tutor. Without the online tutor student life would be dreadful. They are
very knowledgeable and professional. I am very grateful that we have the church in
common, which helps us to connect and make learning delightful.

3. How will you advocate for help with those challenges that you could not find resources
for?

I love technology it makes my studies very easier. The BYU – Idaho chat directs you to
the appropriate persons or solution and the best possible resolution to your issues. Our
instructors are also very helpful when it comes to questions.

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

I like online resources. It is very efficient and straightforward. It is also a powerful tool,
and you get answers on the go. Local resources are also essential and need personal
experiences to strengthen my studies. Without prayer nothing is possible.

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.