eLearning Café

Welcome to the eLearning Café

Online resources for student success

The eLearning Café is a collection of tools, tricks, and tips on how to become a more successful and confident learner. These pages are written for students or educators looking for student support resources.

These resources are free of cost and available to anybody.

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Student success modules

Student success modules, are short, self-paced learning modules that can be used to enhance your academic skills as a student. They are for your benefit and are meant to be completed on your own time. If you would like to learn more about any of the topics below, then please book an appointment with an Academic Strategist!

Studying effectively and improving your memory

Description

Using effective study strategies can boost efficiency and help knowledge stick. This module will guide you through strategies for effective studying.

Managing your time and avoiding procrastination

Description

As a student, life can get pretty busy. You have classes, work, friends, and a lot on your plate. This course is all about helping you make the most of your time and stop procrastinating. When you learn these skills, you’ll be more productive and less stressed.

Mastering textbook reading

Description

Reading your textbooks well is a key part of doing well in school. In this course, we’ll teach you how to read your textbooks effectively, even if they’re challenging. We’ll show you how to get ready before you start reading and how to read in a way that helps you understand and remember more.

Strategies for taking multiple choice tests

Description

Multiple choice tests can be a bit tricky sometimes. It might seem like there’s more than one right answer. This course will teach you different strategies to do better on these tests and choose the right answers with confidence.

Thesis statements for research essays

Description

If you’re new to writing thesis statements for research papers, this course is here to help. We’ll guide you step by step in creating strong thesis statements. Even if you’re not new to research, you can still find valuable tips in this course.

Test taking strategies

Description

Taking a test involves more than just answering questions. It starts with good preparation, feeling comfortable with the material, and knowing how to handle the test itself. This course will also help you manage test-day stress. Explore what this course covers to boost your test-taking skills.

Paraphrasing to powerphrasing

Description

Paraphrasing means more than just changing words. It helps everyone understand each other better and shows respect for ideas. By learning how to do it right, you can become a better reader and writer. This course teaches you the right way to paraphrase and improve your writing.

Managing stress and anxiety

Description

This module was created to educate students on ways to manage both stress and anxiety. It aims to suggest and improve practical coping skills so that you can better manage both stress and anxiety. You don’t have to complete every portion of this module; just find what works for you.

Delivering compelling research presentations

Description

Creating and presenting a compelling presentation is a skill that can be practiced and developed over time, but it can be challenging to do. This module will walk you through different strategies to both create and present a compelling research presentation!

Understanding and using APA

Description

APA style is used for academic papers. Understanding the format can help you write a good paper that meets style expectations.

Online resources

Math

Online learning

Science

Study skills

Writing and research