learning skills workshops

Critical Thinking (Learning Skills Services)

At university, learning involves much more than just memorizing facts and figures. This workshop will help you push beyond purely descriptive levels of thinking to deeper levels of understanding, analysis, critical thinking and evaluation.   Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkdu-rrzgtEtNpuC9919ZIoxxK7dPeFiG0 Important Notes:  You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive […]

Learning Commons Welcome Desk Drop-In

Looking for support with... Study Strategies? Research? Citations? Writing? Time Management? Careers? Numeracy? English Language Development? You have come to the right place! The Learning Commons Hub is located on the 2nd floor of the Scott Library, and is home to drop-in services for all of these topics and more. Our friendly Learning Skills Services Peers will […]

Reading & Notetaking (Learning Skills Services)

Academic reading and note-taking are skills that you can develop! Learn more effective reading and note taking techniques to help you stay on top of your course work.   Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrdu2pqzMuGdVg8lvKdNDhBaaqevXDHfy4  Important Notes:  You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Please read the […]

Happy Reading Week!

Happy Reading Week Lions! Learning Skills Services will not be hosting any events this week. We hope you are able to rest, re-charge and read. Here are some great resources to help your studying: The Student Project Toolkit - Tools and templates to put your ideas into action Reading & Notetaking Skills - Learn how […]

Reading & Notetaking (Learning Skills Services)

Academic reading and note-taking are skills that you can develop! Learn more effective reading and note taking techniques to help you stay on top of your course work.  Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkfumvrjMsHNffqgLOoxq9hUIRmjfMnQRv Important Notes:  You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Please read the […]

Math & Science Study Tips (Learning Skills Services)

Why are math-related, problem solving courses so challenging?  To cope with the unique learning demands of these courses, you need special strategies to achieve academic success. Attend this workshop to find out more!  This workshop is IN PERSON: Bethune College Room 203. No registration required, attendance is first come, first serve. A check-in form will […]

Presentation Skills (Learning Skills Services)

What makes a good presentation? How do I prepare? This workshop will provide you with the essential tools you need to effectively develop and deliver a presentation.  Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kc-utqT4sEtVvQWE0yZ_JVxyJ1VhPTiLp Important Notes:  You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Please read the confirmation […]

Study Strategies that Work (Learning Skills Services)

Did you know!? Some study strategies are more effective than others! Learn about what is happening within our brains when we learn (and forget...) and explore study strategies proven to work "with" our brains.  Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUld-usqD8qG9NGN1S-CENSN4O5pcq5Gzzi Important Notes:  You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive […]

Critical Thinking (Learning Skills Services)

At university, learning involves much more than just memorizing facts and figures. This workshop will help you push beyond purely descriptive levels of thinking to deeper levels of understanding, analysis, critical thinking and evaluation.  Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwldOCgqTouHNUGebYgSrU9Pf-3mruMjOeX Important Notes:  You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive […]

Time Management (Learning Skills Services)

Where does the time go? How much study time is enough? Learn practical, personalized approaches to managing your time that work for you.   Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkc-2uqTsuHdPh9ZjAuwxFQgzxqhyrcVnm Important Notes:  You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Please read the confirmation email carefully for important […]