Resource Bookshelf

Welcome to the LSAC resources pages, created for all LSAC members!

Perhaps you are a manager who would like to support your staff as they broaden their professional knowledge. Perhaps you are developing asynchronous or course-embedded content for students or faculty to use. Perhaps you are collecting training material for peer helpers you supervise, or perhaps you are seeking a resource on a particular topic to share with a student you’re helping. We hope you find what you need in the sections below!

These resources were suggested by LSAC members and curated by a team of dedicated volunteers. If you know of a resource that you think should be added to this collection, please contact webmaster@learningspecialists.ca. We are always interested in adding new resources for our members to use.

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Software

Author: Ahaslides

Ahaslides

This is an online presentation platform which is relatively cheap and allows for various types of anonymous participation.

Article

Author: Catherine Denial

A Pedagogy of Kindness

Aiming to teach and support learners from a place of kindness and compassion, this article discusses the author's journey to kindness as a pedagogical driver.

Book

Author: Barbara Oakley

A Mind For Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science

Whether you are a student struggling to fulfill a math or science requirement, or you are embarking on a new career. A Mind for Numbers offers the tools to better grasp intimidating material.

Tip sheets and guides

Author: Tina Kafka

A List of Non-Cognitive Assessment Instruments

The table shows a wide variety of currently available instruments that aim to assess non-cognitive characteristics that support college student success.

Article

Author: Janice Gassam Asare

4 Ways To Deconstruct Systems Of Oppression

Oppressive systems are structures within greater society that allow inequities to continue. What are some things we can all do to deconstruct oppressive systems and amplify the voices of the marginalized?

Software

Author: Toggl

Toggl Track

Author: Toggl This is a project management tool that can be helpful for group work. View Software

Article

Author: Garrison McCleary

Transformative Social Work Education: Student Learning Needs and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action

Author: Garrison McCleary This research discusses the learning needs of social work students in identifying and implementing the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action in education and practice. Read Article

Software

Author: Toggl

Toggl Track

Author: Toggl This is a project management tool that can be helpful for group work. View Software

Tip sheets and guides

Author: TRSM Academic Success Centre

Tips for Groupwork Success

Six tips for group work success.

Website

Author: Thesis Whisperer

Thesis Whisperer Blog

Author: Thesis Whisperer A blog about academic research and writing. View Website

Book

Author: Barbara Arrowsmith-Young

The Woman Who Changed Her Brain: How I Left My Learning Disability Behind and Other Stories of Cognitive Transformation

Author: Barbara Arrowsmith-Young Arrowsmith-Young is the creator of one of the first practical applications of the principles of neuroplasticity to the treatment of learning disorders. Her program is implemented in 54 schools internationally. View Book

Video

Author: Barbara Arrowsmith-Young

The Woman Who Changed Her Brain

Author: Barbara Arrowsmith-Young Arrowsmith-Young is the creator of one of the first practical applications of the principles of neuroplasticity to the treatment of learning disorders. Her program is implemented in 54 schools internationally. Watch Video

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