Student Life Events at St. George
Reading and Note Taking
Jan 18, 2023 12:00 PM
to
01:00 PM
800 Bay - Workshop Room B
Registration Deadline: Jan 18, 2023 11:18 AM
Reading and note-taking are important parts of the learning process and can help you learn more effectively and efficiently
During this session we will discuss:
- Active reading strategies
- Key Note-Taking Systems
- Managing and integrating notes from class and readings
- How your reading and note-taking practices can support efficient learning
This session will include a lecture-style presentation with opportunities for interaction
Complements to this workshop are our "Reading Effectively" and " Taking Useful Notes from Class" peer workshops, where you'll create your personalized study plan with the help of a peer. Visit uof.me/academicevents to find times for this workshop
IF IN PERSON
A FREE light lunch will be provided during this workshop. Please be sure to cancel your spot if you are not able to attend to limit food wastage and allow other students to join.
IF ONLINE
What you will need & access:
This workshop requires access to the internet for an uninterrupted hour although a call-in number will also be provided for a less participatory option. You can request the slides ahead of time to support your participation and/or learning.
The workshop will be presented in English with English and closed captioning available via MS Teams or Zoom. There is also a translation function for the comments.
This workshop will contain interactive components. You might be invited to engage with the workshop using the chat function, virtual breakout rooms, online polling and will have the option to contribute using your mic and/or video functions.
While we will work towards creating an accessible workshop, so that you don't have to disclose any different abilities or disabilities. If you have any specific accommodations you'd like to ensure are responded to please an email to cristina.peter@utoronto.ca
After this workshop, we recommend you:
- Stick around to talk to some of the Academic Success peer mentors about how you might apply the strategies discussed in the workshop to your own preferences, needs and circumstances in our drop-in session.
- Book an appointment with a peer mentor through the Academic Success appointments calendar, on the same topic or any other aspect of your learning. You can also set up appointments to help you make an academic plan of action and stay on track throughout the semester: you can learn more about the peer mentor team and what we do at https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/service/academic-mentor-appointments/
- Attend a peer workshop on the university skill of your choice where you'll be able to practice your skills: you can find them all on Academic Success's events calendar on CLNx.
- While we will work towards creating an accessible workshop so that you don't have to disclose any different abilities or disabilities, please send an email to cristina.peter@utoronto.ca if you'd like to ensure any specific accommodations.