Programs & ServicesSpring 2006 Workshop Schedule
The Student Academic Center offers workshops both free and fee-based through out each academic year. In addition, other workshops are periodically planned based on student interest and need. New workshop offerings will be listed on this web site as they become available. Any persons with ideas related to a need for a specific workshop may contact Sharon Chertkoff, 855-7313 or schertko@indiana.edu.Spring 2006 Study Smarter Workshops
These series of free workshops are offered at each of the residential Academic Support Centers. Students need not live in the residential halls to attend the workshops.
The workshops occur Monday from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at Forest and Monday from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at Briscoe.
Many of these workshops are directed to helping students with the learning of specific disciplines, for example, such as math, foreign language learning, sciences. Other workshops focus on helping students with the learning of subject specific courses, for example, "How to Succeed In Accounting A100".
In addition there are workshops devoted to helping students plan ahead to graduate/professional school. Check out our current Study Smarter workshop schedules. Prior registration is NOT required for these workshops.
Monday, 7:00pm-8:00pm Forest Academic Support Center
| Jan. 23 | How to Succeed in Accounting A100 |
| Feb. 6 | Learning From Your Returned Exam "I don't know how to use my old exams for studying." Objective: Learn how you can get valuable information for aiming your study and taking smart notes by analyzing test results. |
| Feb. 20 |
Overcoming Procrastination Now |
| Mar. 6 | Improving Reading Speed |
| Apr. 3 | Regrouping After Midterms: Multiplying Your Time "How come I never have enough time?" Objective: Learn how to keep up with college assignments on a regular basis. |
| Apr. 17 | Beating Test Anxiety "I know the material, but when I take a test I go blank." Objective: Learn how to reduce anxiety by changing test preparation strategies as well as learn how to relax. |
Monday, 7:00pm-8:00pm Briscoe Academic Support Center
| Jan. 30 | The Balancing Act: Getting Good Grades
and Having Fun Too
"How can anyone study with roommates partying all the time?" Objective: Learn how to use time efficiently so that you have leisure time to use as you please. |
| Feb. 13 | Listening Skills for Large Lectures "I have a hard time listening to boring lectures." Objective: Learn tips for sharpening your listening. |
| Feb. 27 | Emergency Test Preparation: A Systematic Approach to Cramming |
| Mar. 27 | How to Succeed in Accounting A100 |
| Apr. 10 | Using Memory in Mastering Course Material " I know the material, but when I take the test I go blank." Objective: Learn how to reduce anxiety by changing test preparation strategies as well as learn how to relax. |
| Apr. 24 | Catching Up in a Course When All Hope Seems Gone "I haven't done very well, can I earn a passing grade?" Objective: If you have slacked off and are now in justifiable panic, learn strategies to help you regroup learning as much as you can for the final exam. |
Spring 2006 College & Life Long Learning Workshops
These free workshops focusing on a variety of college-level learning strategies are scheduled on Thuesday evenings from 7:00pm-8:00pm in Teter Academic Support Center TEF258 and Wednesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm in Ballentine Hall 109. Check out our current College and Life Long Learning workshop schedules. Prior registration is NOT required for these workshops.
Tuesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm Teter Academic Support Center, TEF258
Wednesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm WH 109
| Tues. 1/10 & Wed. 1/11 | Setting and Monitoring Goals "I guess I'll get there sometime. I just kind of take it one day at a time." Objective: Become skilled at setting and prioritizing realistic short and long term goals. |
| Tues. 1/17 & Wed. 1/18 | Taking Charge of Your Time |
| Tues. 1/24 & Wed. 1/25 | How To Talk With Your Instructor "I'm terrified to visit my professor during office hours." Objective: Explore the advantages of building a relationship with an instructor. |
| Tues. 1/31 & Wed. 2/1 | Reading Your Course Materials More Effectively and Efficiently "Do I really have to read all of this?" Objective: Discover active reading strategies that will help you prepare for class. |
| Tues. 2/7 & Wed. 2/8 |
Lecture Note-Taking Made Easy |
| Tues. 2/14 & Wed. 2/15 |
Becoming An Active Critical Thinker |
| Tues. 2/21 & Wed. 2/22 |
Improving Objective Test Performance |
| Tues. 2/28 & Wed. 2/29 |
Improving Essay Test Performance |
| Tues. 3/7 & Wed. 3/8 |
Using Study Groups to Increase Learning |
| Tues. 3/21 & Wed. 3/22 | Increasing Your Self Motivation to Learn "I'm having problems getting motivated." Objective: Assess your degree of internal and external motivation to learn how to develop behaviors that encourage internal motivation. |
| Tues. 3/28 & Wed. 3/29 | Adopting Your Learning Preferences to Meet Course Demands "Why should I change my study habits since they worked in the past?" Objective: Explore your preferred learning style and learn how to use it to your advantage. |
| Tues. 4/4 & Wed. 4/5 | Managing Stress: Prevention & Reduction "I get so worried that I'm going to flunk that I can't seem to study." Objective: Learn how to habitually deal with stress and formulate a variety of strategies for decreasing it. |
| Tues. 4/11 & Wed. 4/12 | Preparing Now for Success After College "What can the college experience do for me." Objective: Learn how the skills gained in college help create academic success now and a fulfilling life afterwards. |
| Tues. 4/18 & Wed. 4/19 | Making the Most of Final Week "Cramming before a test helps keep it fresh in my mind." Objective: Learn how to get organized for studying and to space studying for your final exams. |
These workshops are free and open to all students. You don't need to sign up in advance to attend as many or as few as you wish.
However, those arriving 5 minutes past the starting time, will not be admitted. Please bring paper and a writing utensil to each workshop.
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This file was last updated on August 8, 2005 by Joshua M. Chanin
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