Learning Skills Specialist | Workshops 

Every term we offer a series of workshops to help students enhance their academic skills. Here is a list and description of these workshops:

Memory and Active Learning: Do you have problems remembering information the day of the test? Don't know how to listen to your professor and take notes at the same time? In this 50 minutes session you'll learn basic concepts about how your memory works and strategies to become an active, engaged and successful student.

Procrastination and Time Management: Do you always feel overwhelmed and stressed because time is not enough? Do you always wait until the last minute to write your papers and study for exams? This workshop will discuss time management techniques and effective strategies to defeat procrastination.

Test Preparation Strategies: When is the best time to start studying for a test? Should I use the same study strategy for multiple choice than for essay questions? How can I control my test anxiety? The answer to these and other questions are discussed in this 50 minutes workshop.

Learning Through Technology: Do you use a digital notebook to take and organize class notes? Have you ever considered using blogging or social media as learning tools? What about using PowerPoint for more than just presentations? This workshops will present some simple ways in which you could use technology to enhance your learning experience and improve academic performance.