Workshops On the Go
Successful students are active learners. They assume full responsibility for their own learning and possess certain characteristics that result in continued academic success. Workshops On the Go provides quick tips to assist you in many areas of college preparedness and sustainability, helping you develop into an active learner. Below are some points you should be aware of before you begin your journey:
- Review these tips periodically throughout the semester.
- Practice strategies and techniques regularly.
- Master the ones that are working for you.
- Modify others. In other words, make the techniques your own. Only then will you join the ranks of active learners.
- Read the material carefully.
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Time Management
| Workshop | Offered by |
|---|---|
| Time Management for Improving Academic Performance | Virginia Tech |
| Time Management Evaluation | Virginia Tech |
| Managing Your Time | Dartmouth |
| How to Manage Time and Set Priorities | Donald Martin, How to be a Successful Student |
Study Skills
| Workshop | Offered by |
|---|---|
| Note-Taking Systems | Cal Poly |
| Note-Taking Strategies | Alamo Community College |
| Taking Lecture Notes | Dartmouth |
| Reading Your Textbooks | Dartmouth |
| Study Environment Analysis | Viginia Tech |
Test-Taking Skills
| Workshop | Offered by |
|---|---|
| Preparing for Multiple Choice | Penn State |
| Preparing for Essay Exams | Providence College |
| Before, During, and After | Bucks County Community College |
| Reduce Exam Anxiety | Studygs (commercial site) |
Learning Styles
| Workshop | Offered by |
|---|---|
| VARK | Vark's guide to learning styles. |
| Learning Styles Surveys | Diablo County Community College |
| Understanding Learning Styles | Vark's guide to learning styles. |
Stress Management
| Workshop | Offered by |
|---|---|
| Reducing the Stress | Optimal Health Concepts |
| Managing Your Stress and Anxiety | Dartmouth College |
| A Wellness Lifestyle Approach | University of Georgia |
Setting Goals
| Workshop | Offered by |
|---|---|
| Goal Setting for Academic Success | Southern Maine CC |
| Goal Setting Worksheet | Caledonian University |
Academic Mega Sites
| Workshop | Offered by |
|---|---|
| Study Tips Mega Site | Navigate the many areas of academic skills in this extensive site. |
| Academic Videos | Dartmouth |
| Academic Tips | Useful tips for a wide variety of academic issues (commercial site). |
| Study Center | Ohio University |