Learning Centre Workshops

Available Anytime Workshops

Access these workshops by clicking the workshop title below, registering, and you will be invited to start the workshop right away. Complete at your own pace, fully online.

Exam Preparation Strategies 

In this workshop, you will discover how to break down the larger tasks, like studying for a course exam, into manageable parts, strategies for self-testing, tips on how to get started and exam writing techniques.

Power Phrasing: Using Information from Sources

You've been asked to use information from sources in your own words -- but where do you start? In this workshop, you will learn how to create an effective paraphrase using a simple step-by-step process.

Time Management Strategies

Good time management skills can increase your productivity, help you get more done, and reduce your stress. In this workshop you will learn the tools and techniques to employ good time management strategies.

Effective Editing

Learn to edit your paper after the first draft is completed before submitting to your instructors.

Reading Texts 

This workshop will introduce an effective reading strategy that will help you learn from your textbooks and university lectures. You will learn how to identify key information and take strategic notes to improve your focus while reading and save you time later when reviewing material for tests and exams.

Work Effectively in Teams 

This workshop outlines why teams matter, how to launch a project, team leadership, having effective team meetings, and overcoming challenges. There are also resources to help you collaborate and communicate effectively with your team members.

Pushing Back Against Procrastination

In this workshop, you will learn how to identify key characteristics of different types of procrastination, analyze your syllabus to create a realistic schedule for when you will get assignments done, analyze your assignment sheet in order to break down an assignment into manageable chunks, create a plan to get your assignment done in small pieces during your available time and use the Pomodoro technique as a way to overcome procrastination.

Reflective Writing

Unlock the power of reflection in this engaging workshop, where you'll discover how to enhance your academic growth through purposeful self-assessment. Learn the key steps of reflective cycles and master the art of clear, impactful reflective communication. By the end, you'll confidently draft your own reflection using proven models like "What, So What, Now What" or Gibbs' Reflective Cycle, setting you on a path for deeper insight and success.

Book an appointment to see a peer tutor if you need a one-on-one assistance at tlc.kpu.ca

Building Effective Study Habits

Master Your Memory

Would you like to remember more effectively, while using your study time more effectively?  In this workshop, you will learn how memory works and ideal strategies for remembering more of what you learn. You will also be able to experiment with new techniques, like visualization, mnemonic devices, and smartphone apps to help you to learn.

Reading Texts and Taking Notes

This workshop will help you learn from your textbooks and university lectures by introducing a variety of effective pre-lecture reading strategies along with in-class notetaking and post-class techniques.  This session will include organizing your reading strategy to make sense of all this new information so that you can be successful in your courses. You will learn how to listen for key points and summarize main ideas, preparing for more meaningful and effective study notes.  Find a note-taking strategy to suit you and develop a plan for organizing your notes.

Say No To Procrastination

Why do you postpone doing something? Learn to identify the key factors that make you postpone. Evaluate if the Pomodoro technique may be a part of your solution. Develop an action plan for overcoming procrastination on a specific course-related task. You will also learn some motivational systems to support successful task completion.

Exam Preparation Strategies

In this workshop, you will set goals for your upcoming exams and predict potential exam questions. You will select resources to aid you in your exam preparation and apply study questions for deep learning.  A realistic study schedule will help you reduce study and exam stress.  Come to this workshop to get ready for your next exam.

Learning from Mistakes

We all learn from experiences, so let’s learn how to be better at it! In this workshop, we will discuss strategies you can use to learn from your prior quizzes, tests or midterms. You will learn the skills you need to help you identify what worked and didn’t work, how you addressed the questions, and most importantly what you can do while studying to improve for next time.

Strategies to Increase Your Focus and Attention

Attention barriers can interfere with learning at every stage. In fact, classic studies have shown that immediately after listening, students are likely to recall only half of what was said. This is partly due to particular listening challenges such as divided attention and distractions, the tendency to shut out the message, the inclination to rush to judgment, difficulties processing auditory information or individual learning differences. To create a positive listening environment in both your mind and your surroundings, explore how to manage these challenges.  

Getting the Best out of Group Projects

In this workshop, you will learn about the elements of effective teams and discover tips for resolving common group problems. Although working in teams can be challenging, there are also rewards. Find the solutions that work best and get the most out of your group project!

Preparing for Open Book and Online Exams

In this workshop, you will learn strategies for preparing for open book and online exams and how to complete them successfully.

Book an appointment to see a Learning Strategist if you need a one-on-one consultation at tlc.kpu.ca

Self Care and Productivity

Balancing Life & Learning: Self-care and Productivity 

With a focus on wellbeing, this workshop will provide you with strategies to help you find balance and support your productivity. You'll leave with resources and strategies to support your success.

Whole Person Prep for Exams

Are you feeling unsure about the end of this semester? With a focus on wellbeing, this workshop will help you discover self-care and study strategies to develop whole body learning in preparation for your exams.

Learning Strategies for Working Students 

Juggling multiple demands on your time and energy can be really challenging. This workshop will review some strategies for evaluating how you use your time and where you might be able to improve, so that you can make more time for your priorities (both personal and school related) to find some balance in your day. 

Book an appointment to see a Learning Strategist if you need a one-on-one consultation at tlc.kpu.ca

Science Skills

Writing In Biology

Writing in Biology is quite different from writing you have previously learned. This type of writing requires careful thoughts and attention to detail. Your instructor is expecting you to write precisely and you need to attain a higher level of scientific writing. In this workshop, you will learn to plan activities to increase your learning, discuss the structure and function of responses in Biology, compare and contrast using "how" and "why" statements, learn how to use "whereas" in paragraph format as well as analyze exam items carefully which will lead to better results. Don't miss this chance to improve your Biology writing skills.

Book an appointment to see a Learning Strategist if you need a one-on-one consultation at tlc.kpu.ca

Software Skills

Excel: Basic Skills for University Students

In this peer-led workshop, learn how to format data, copy and paste values, use the autofill features and how to use the function builder to easily analyze data.

Excel: Intermediate Skills for University Students

In this peer-led workshop, learn to analyze large datasets by developing tables and pivot tables and visualize results with charts

PebblePad Basics

In this peer-led workshop, you will learn the basic features of PebblePad, how to access assignments set up in PebblePad and how to share your completed work with your instructors. You will also learn how to create a portfolio.

Word: Formatting Your Assignments

In this peer-led workshop, learn how to format your assignments, create bibliography and citations in a way that is easy to read and understand.

Book an appointment to see a peer tutor if you need a one-on-one assistance at tlc.kpu.ca

Basic Computer Skills 

New to post-secondary courses?  Want to learn how to use the Moodle, manage your files, format your assignments and more?  Even though computers seem to be absolutely everywhere, not everybody knows how to use them for academic purposes. In this in-person workshop, we will provide basic computer literacy and skills for students who may be unsure about using computers in an academic setting.  This workshop will help to develop basic computer skills and competencies needed for most post-secondary courses.

Academic Integrity

KPU strives to promote a culture of integrity where academic work is conducted with honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage. Join us for a variety of workshops supporting you with learning more about academic integrity at KPU. 

Book an appointment to see a peer tutor if you need a one-on-one assistance at tlc.kpu.ca