Tip Sheets: Support for Student Learning
In the transition to university, students often take a “stenographer” approach to notetaking.
In the transition to university, you need to start making choices about how you read course materials such as textbooks, journal articles, and course…
How to have conversations with students about academic integrity and discipline norms in order to discourage the use of artificial intelligence tools…
Some basic skills can help you to be a more effective communicator in the classroom.
A three-way game of rock-paper-scissorsAudio version of "Group decision making" tip sheet (MP3)
Many skills and attitudes towards learning are required for success in an independent study environment.
Working in groups can be both rewarding and challenging.
Working in groups is quite different than working individually.
Online discussions can help you prepare for class, learn discussion skills, practice your writing skills, and learn from others
Online outliners such as WorkFlowy allow you to create lists with an infinite number of hierarchical levels: items, sub items, sub sub items, and so…
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Learning independently can be challenging, even for the brightest and most motivated students.
Independent study experiences can be extremely rewarding both for students and their advising instructors
This document provides brief guidance on appropriate ways of interacting with your classmates, teaching assistants, and instructors in online,…
Audio version of "Teamwork skills: Being an effective group member" tip sheet (MP3)
Thousands of books, manuals and how-to guides offer advice on research writing.
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The idea of learning styles began in the 1970s, where a growing literature and industry posited that learners have specific, individualized ways of…