EYES-ON-PSE: Post-Secondary Prep Course | Transition Resource Guide for Students with Disabilities

EYES-ON-PSE is a free, online post-secondary prep course, to help students prepare for what’s ahead at college and university. This asynchronous, online course is laid out in six, self-paced, easy to navigate modules, each covering topics on what to expect at college and university, and where to find information on what you need to do and when you need to do it.

This course is designed to leave students feeling significantly more prepared, informed, and confident as they begin their first semester of post-secondary studies. Big changes exist between the high school and post-secondary environments that can make the transition difficult for any student. Compared to high school, post-secondary education often has reduced student-teacher ratios, greater academic demands, reduced personal support networks, and greater overall expectations. These and additional changes can often have a greater impact on students with disabilities, as they navigate this transition and a new support network at post-secondary school.

EYES-ON-PSE was created with funds from the Virtual Learning Strategy (VLS) project as part of the provincial government’s eCampus Ontario strategy to provide accessible online resources to students, faculty, parents and staff working and learning in the post-secondary environment.

Course Outline

Module	Unit	Topics
Module 1: A New Scene	Unit 1.1: A New Beginning	Welcome Navigating This Course Your New Reality What is Your Why?
	Unit 1.2: Diverse Learners	Navigating Expectations Equity and Diversity on Campus Academic Accommodations and Accessibility Services
	Unit 1.3: A Growth Mindset	A Growth Mindset Changing Our Thinking
Module 2: You and Your Education	Unit 2.1: Self-Knowledge & Self-Advocacy	All About You Your Strengths and Weaknesses Self Advocacy and Asking for Help
	Unit 2.2: You as a Student	The Role of a Student In Person and Online Classes What’s Best for Me?
	Unit 2.3: Your Academic Journey	Your Program Grades Academic Appeals
Module 3: Post Secondary Learning	Unit 3.1: LMS & Course Structure	LMS Resources Discussion Boards Reading a Course Outline
	Unit 3.2: Communications	Connecting with Others Emailing Faculty and Peers Group Work Video Meetings
	Unit 3.3: Academic Integrity	Accessing Materials Credible Sources Academic Integrity
Module 4: Learning Strategies	Unit 4.1: Academic Supports	Academic Supports Peer Supports Library
	Unit 4.2: Keeping Yourself On Track	Time Management Weekly Calendars Term Calendars Procrastination
	Unit 4.3: Elevating Your Learning	Setting Up Your Study Space Motivation and Goal Setting There’s an App for That
Module 5: Academic Strategies	Unit 5.1: Reading	The Purpose of Readings Reading Comprehension Adaptive Technology
	Unit 5.2: Taking Notes	Why Note Taking is Helpful Strategies for Effective Note Taking Accessible Note Taking
	Unit 5.3: Assignments & Tests	Understanding Assignments Tackling Assignments Tests and Exams
Module 6: Personal Considerations	Unit 6.1: Managing Your Health and Relationships	Health and Nutrition Sleep and Exercise Mental and Emotional Health Changes in Relationships Sexual Violence and Safety
	Unit 6.2: Finances	Financial Assistance Budgets
	Unit 6.3: Campus Supports	Getting Involved Student Organizations Additional Campus Supports

How to Register

The course is now open!

To register for EYES-ON-PSE, please submit the Student Registration Form.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are a teacher, guidance counsellor, parent/guardian or other support figure who would like to register for the course, please complete the Teacher/Parent Registration Form.