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Read&Write is a literacy support tool that offers help with everyday tasks like reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments and proofing written work.
Quizlet allows you to make flashcards and study them for all subjects.
This website offers resources including writing, grammar, and style guides.
Welcome to the Procrastination Research Group (PRG). Over the past 20 years, our exclusive focus has been on researching the breakdown in volitional action we commonly call procrastination.
Author: McMasterSWC This 6 minute video describes a 2 part strategy for solving problems associated with a given concept. Watch Video
Author: McMasterSWC In this short (7 min) video, Richard Zajchowski, outlines a few key study strategies for handling the time management challenges of mathematical problem-solving courses. Watch Video
Students often do not remember the steps needed to solve problems associated with a given concept. It is recommended because mathematical problem solving courses have unique time management strategies.
PDF with guidelines on how to design a presentation. I've used it before, and it has helped me make my PowerPoint more accessible.
Laurier's professional development non-credit courses and certificates provide training for learning specialists who would like to build their skills in counselling techniques and/or positive psychology. Although I have only taken one course myself from Laurier's professional development certificates, these non-credit courses and training opportunities are relevant for learning specialists who do not come from a counselling background.
Pomofocus is a customizable pomodoro timer that works on desktop & mobile browser. The aim of this app is to help you focus on any task you are working on, such as study, writing, or coding.