Moraine Valley Community College || Dr. Irene H. Brodie Academic Skills Center || Workshops

Workshops

Spring 2013 Workshops

To register, email bishs@morainevalley.edu or call (708) 974-5746, although it is not required.

ENGLISH GRAMMAR REVIEW
Review your knowledge of English grammar and writing skills. Improve your ability to write a well-constructed sentence with proper punctuation. Feel more comfortable with your writing assignments.
Workshop #1
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 6-7 p.m., Building L, Room L200
Presenter: J Carpenter

Workshop #2
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1-2 p.m., Building L, Room L200
Presenter: D Williams

Workshop #3
Monday, March 4, 4-5 p.m.,  Building L, Room L200
Presenter: R Vogt / D Williams

STUDY SKILLS STRATEGIES
Are your study skills strategies hit-or-miss? Learn time-proven tips for efficient and effective study habits. Strategies for using your time wisely, for improving concentration, and for retention of learning will make you a better-prepared student.
Workshop #1
Mon. Feb. 4, 6-7 p.m.,  Building L, Room L200
Presenter: R Vogt

Workshop #2
Thurs. Feb. 7, 3–4 p.m.,  Building L, Room L200
Presenter: J Carpenter / M Miratello

CRITICAL READING
Become a more efficient and flexible reader. Learn to get the most out of your textbooks. Become familiar with study-skills methods of reading. Use your reading time wisely.
Mon. Feb. 4, Noon–1 p.m.,  Building L, Room L200
Presenter: D Williams

EFFECTIVE NOTE-TAKING
Are you having trouble concentrating in class? Learn how to take notes using the Cornell Method. Improve your listening skills and learn to take meaningful notes from class lectures and from textbook reading.
Workshop #1
Tues. Feb. 5, 6–7 p.m., Building L, Room L200
Presenter: J Carpenter

Workshop #2
Wed. Feb. 20, 1-2 p.m., Building L, Room L200
Presenter: D Williams

PREPARING FOR A MATH TEST
Participants will learn effective study techniques that will assist them in overcoming unreasonable feeling of being under prepared (aka “test anxiety”).
Workshop #1
Wed. Feb. 6, 9-10 a.m., Building L, Room L200
Presenter: M Keating / K Cercone

Workshop #2
Tues. Feb. 12, 7–8 p.m. , Building L, Room L200
Presenter: G Delves / K Cercone

USING YOUR TI-83/84 CALCULATOR
Learn to use your TI-83/84 calculator for your specific class.
Workshop #1
Tues. Feb. 12, 9–10 a.m.Building L, Room L200
Presenter: M Keating / P Lohan

Workshop #2
Thurs. Feb. 21, 6–7 p.m., Building L, Room L200
Presenter: P Lohan / B Athy