These online sessions help you develop the academic skills needed to succeed in a remote learning environment.
How can you make the most of readings to supplement your learning? With limited time and so many obligations, taking the time to do readings for class can be overwhelming. In this workshop, an Accessibility Services Learning Strategist will cover strategies for effective reading. This session will cover topics such as:
- Strategies you can use before reading and during your reading.
- Note-taking tips.
- What you can do if you don’t have enough time to do all the readings or feel the need to do all the readings in depth.
Are you interested in adding gamification to your current study toolbox? Games, badges and points can introduce motivation and consistency to learning in a new way. Whether you’ve always enjoyed trivia night, memory games or video games, learn some gamification methods to change up habits and add novelty to your study routine.
- Explore game elements suitable for online and in person courses.
- Learn about different habit trackers and game-based learning for increased motivation and engagement.
- Discover creative ways to personalize games for breaking down problem sets and essays.
Learn memory-related strategies for tests and exams, including chunking, dual coding and the memory palace. You will also learn how you can integrate these strategies as part of your studying for upcoming assessments. Topics covered in this workshop include:
- Executive Functioning and Working Memory
- Memory Strategies
- Putting the Strategies into Practice
Speaking in public can be a daunting experience for most of us. It’s completely natural to feel anxious at the thought of giving a seminar or presentation, even if you’re generally comfortable speaking in front of a group. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to enhance both the quality of your presentation skills and your overall confidence. You’ll gain a valuable toolbox filled with useful tips, techniques and strategies.
- Apply techniques to effectively manage presentation anxiety.
- Learn to develop interpersonal skills and increase confidence.
- Learn performance and communication strategies.
- Practice skills in an inclusive, safer space.
This workshop is for anyone who:
- Feels uncomfortable or avoids speaking in front of groups.
- Struggles with perfectionism or imposter syndrome.
- Wishes to strengthen their presentation skills and control their nervousness.
Each workshop is 90 minutes (50 minutes of learning strategy instruction, 10-minute break, optional 30-minute practice component) and available virtually and in person.
Are you interested in learning about a variety of effective methods to take notes during class? In this 60-minute workshop, connect with an Accessibility Services Learning Strategist to learn new skills, ask questions and discuss your current strategies for note-taking. Discover active studying strategies that will help with taking notes during online and in-person classes.
- Learn strategies to take notes by hand or on your computer for online or in-person courses.
- Discover ways to incorporate active review into your weekly schedule.
- Discover strategies to get the most out of your courses, through annotating digital slides, taking digital notes, reviewing supplemental or copied notes.
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Program Eligibility
All U of T students who self-identify as having a disability are eligible.
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How The Program Works
Format
Each 60-minute or 90-minute learning skills workshop is led by a learning strategist. Students will learn different learning strategies about a specific academic skill (e.g. time-management). You will also have opportunities to ask questions about learning strategies and listen in on discussions.
Participation
Being on camera, using your mic, or participating in the chat are all optional. We welcome you to participate in a way that works for you. You are welcome to ask your own questions or simply observe these sessions to learn from ongoing discussions.
Materials
You are not required to bring any materials to these sessions, but we encourage you to come prepared with questions. Recordings of these sessions will not be provided to encourage the participation of all student attendees.
Platform access information
This session will be delivered using MS Teams. Information on how to access live captions, and all other accessibility information for MS Teams, can be found on this MS Teams accessibility page.
Questions
If you have other questions about the group drop-in format, please feel free to contact us at as.learning@utoronto.ca.
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Program Registration
Summer 2024
Effective Reading Strategies
Level up your learning: Game-based study tips
- Friday, May 24, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. (Online)
- Friday, May 24, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. (In-person)
- Tuesday, July 18, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. (Online)
- Thursday, August 1, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Online)
- Thursday, August 1, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (In-person)
Memory Strategies for Tests and Exams
- Wednesday, June 12, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Online)
- Wednesday, June 12, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (In-person)
- Wednesday, August 7, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Online)
- Wednesday, August 7, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (In-person)
Public Speaking: Effective Communication & Presentation Skills
Skill-based notetaking