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
