Managing your time and keeping on top of your work are the keys to success as a college student. This workshop will introduce you to some simple techniques to plan your time more effectively. A learning strategist will teach you how to build an “Ideal Weekly Schedule” and a “Semester Plan,” and you will also discuss good techniques for getting into a routine to stay on top of your work.

It can be challenging to listen to your professors while also writing class notes . . . and how do you balance all of the readings that you need to get through, anyway? Come to this workshop to learn more about different note-taking systems, and figure which one best fits your courses and your own learning style. You will also be introduced to reading techniques and textbook features that will help you learn the material more effectively.

Do you cringe when your professors assign group projects? Do you dread completing these projects because you know it’s going to be difficult to get everyone on board to get the job done? This workshop will teach you how to set expectations, assign roles and responsibilities, create standards for your group to follow, facilitate communication, and increase motivation in your group so that your group can work together to successfully complete your project.

“If I’d just started earlier, I could have done so much better.” Although many students claim to work better under the pressure of deadlines, not having enough time to complete assignments can mean that you are not reaching your potential as a student. Learn to maximize your marks by starting early and breaking down your assignments into manageable parts using an “assignment tracker.” This workshop is also about sharing techniques that will help you break the habit of putting off work and learn strategies to avoid procrastination.

Practice makes perfect! If you want to feel more comfortable with new material, you need to review regularly and actively! Trade in straight reading for techniques that will allow you to rehearse material, test yourself, and come up with memory devices. Learn how to prioritize your studying and focus on the material that really matters. The techniques introduced in this session will help throughout the semester, as well as leading up to exams.

For many students, exam time can be filled with stress, anxiety, and worry. This workshop will help you to plan out your time in the weeks leading up to exams so that you have enough time to study each subject. It will also introduce the “Stoplight Study Technique” to help you determine what material you need to cover. Other strategies will include active study techniques, memory tools, and test-taking tips that can improve your exam results.

Balancing your course-load and personal commitments can be a stressful experience for many college students. This workshop, led by an Algonquin College counsellor, will help students learn more about stress. It will also introduce practical strategies to help with stress management so that you can focus better on your learning!

Become familiar with Brightspace, ACSIS, Live@AC, and understand how to connect to college WIFI and how to access printing.

Discover the difference between saving files locally or to the cloud, as well as the associated benefits and downfalls of both. Find out how to effectively backup files.

Gain an understanding of computer fundamentals become familiar with various collaboration tools including Skype, Google Hangouts, Google Drive.

This workshop will cover storytelling techniques to make your presentations more compelling. Become familiar with various digital presentation tools.

This workshop will cover the process of creating animated or live action videos. Become familiar with video creation tools, and online resources. Understand the legal use of assets such as images.

Understand where your choices might fit within the structure of Algonquin College. Find out how to identify what information to consider when choosing a program. Understand the career decision making process and find out how to use career self-assessment tools.

Understand what labour market information is and its limitations and benefits. Find out how to critically analyze different sources of labour market information. Understand labour market trends and become familiar with some myths about the labour market.

Do you or your students have questions about using Copyrighted material in-class or online? Find out how to avoid popular misconceptions and learn how the Copyright Act applies in the learning environment (and beyond). This session will highlight the use of fair dealing exceptions, licensing and open resources.

Find out how to use the AC Library Resource List Builder to create lists of Library digital resources from within your LMS profile. Students can then access these readings from within the course.

Learn about resources and research processes unique to your field of study (Business, Nursing, etc). The instructor must contact us to arrange this workshop for their classes.

Learn to find scholarly articles using library resources. Learn the characteristics of a scholarly article and how to differentiate it from a popular source. The instructor must contact us to arrange this workshop for their classes.