Supplemental Instruction & Skillshop Links

September 11, 2024, 12:45 - 1:35 PM

Unlock success in all your classes! This hands-on skillshop will equip you with strategies to get motivated, create the conditions for success, manage your time effectively, study smarter, and more.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84400304717

September 18, 2024  12:45pm - 1:35pm

Online courses are different from traditional face-to-face ones. Dispel the misleading myths of online classes and discover effective strategies so that you can approach distance learning with confidence.   

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84400304717

September 25, 2024, 12:45 - 1:35 PM

Plagiarism is an opportunistic predator, but we can fight off plagiarism, or banish it altogether, by better understanding what it is, how it happens, and how to countermand it. 

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84400304717

October 2, 2024,  12:45pm - 1:35pm

What makes something noteworthy, and what should I do with my notes after I take them? We’ll examine the purpose of notetaking and how to use our notes to be more successful in the classroom.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84400304717

October 9, 2024,  12:45pm - 1:35pm

Preparing for exams and finals begins on the first day of class. Find out how to study and learn your course material efficiently and effectively, no cramming required.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84400304717

October 16, 2024,  12:45pm - 1:35pm

College tests are tougher, and your old preparation strategies just aren’t working anymore. We will share tips for exam prep, keeping calm on test day, and tackling each test format.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84400304717

October 23, 2024 12:45pm - 1:35pm

Research can be overwhelming. You need a plan to help you better understand your writing assignments, lay a solid foundation, choose the right resources, and work steadily to compose a well-written paper for any class.

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84400304717

October 30, 2024,  12:45pm - 1:35pm

The evidence is clear: our bodies help us learn. How we use our bodies impacts what our minds are able to accomplish. We’ll examine ways to hack the brain-body connection to boost cognitive function and increase our learning power.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84400304717

November 13, 2024,  12:45pm - 1:35pm

We want to avoid bias, but what does it really mean to say that the media is biased, a report is biased, an author is biased?  When do my own views and opinions become “biases” rather than “perspectives?” Let’s explore how biases are formed, their impact, and how to manage them. 

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84400304717

November 20, 2024, 12:45 - 1:35 PM

Group projects are weird. But, like it or not, teamwork and collaboration are essential skills, not just for college, but for workplace success, too. We will share key steps to transform the group work experience from ugh to awesome! 

Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84400304717