The Academic Success Centre is serving the Ted Rogers School of Management community virtually during the Fall 2021 term.
Train to Learn (T2L) Workshops
What is T2L?
Train to Learn (T2L) is an academic preparedness series of workshops designed to equip undergraduate students with the necessary tools to enhance the online learning experience. This is in response to the current worldwide shift in higher education to an online delivery model.
Workshops are open to all undergraduate Ted Rogers School students! Whether you're in your first term, or finishing up your degree; on probation or on the Dean's List. Join us!
Each workshop is facilitated by our Peer Coaches, upper-year students trained in learning support. Get ready to participate!
Check out the google sheetFall 2021 T2L Workshop Schedule, external link.
Goal-setting & motivation in times of uncertainty
Finding motivation to perform everyday activities may seem an ordeal in these challenging times. Not to mention studying and learning! Participants will get useful tips to develop healthy routines and adopt simple but effective strategies to carry on with their lives and succeed in the university environment.
Workshop - 1 hour
Time management as a tool for motivation
How we manage our time is of essence when our daily routines have been disrupted by world-wide events. Participants will learn about useful time management tools which can serve to motivate us to stay productive and healthy while achieving academic goals.
Workshop - 1 hour
Reading with a Purpose: Strategic approaches to course content
Reading in an academic setting is much different from reading for pleasure; undergraduate courses include a great deal of reading. What are some ways that students can study smarter, not harder? Join us for this workshop to learn more!
Workshop - 1 hour
Train your Brain: Learning strategies for productivity
Online learning requires a great deal of self-direction and strategy, which means choosing the learning strategies that are more efficient, according to their course content. Students will use metacognition to identify the effectiveness of specific learning techniques, according to their course outline or textbook learning outcomes, to improve their study skills.
Workshop - 1 hour
Beat the Blank Page: Writing for university success
Now that written assignments are increasing in popularity, it is key to sharpen your writing skills. Students will learn about writing requirements in the post-secondary context, and learn how to cite properly and avoid plagiarism when writing their work.
Workshop - 1 hour
Fit for Finals: Gain the edge on your online exams
In the same way an athlete trains for a race and adapts to different environmental conditions, university students need strategy and focus to prepare for online exams. Participants in this workshop will learn how to best prepare and plan for tests, and successfully write remote open-book exams.
Workshop - 1 hour
Accessibility
Please contact us in advance of your attendance to let us know if we can make any accommodations to ensure your inclusion in the Workshops.
All workshops are offered via Zoom, at this time. Live transcription will be available.
Zoom
Train to Learn (T2L) Workshops are offered via Zoom. Please make sure you're signed in with your Ryerson credentials, to avoid any challenges in connecting.
Need Zoom support?
Visit Zoom's Help Center, external link or email avhelp@ryerson.ca using your Ryerson email address.
Cancellation Policy
All students are required to cancel their ticket through their Blackthorn confirmation email if they are unable to attend a workshop. This ensures you will not be put on the no-show list.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Registration
Register on this page, or visit the Blackthorn Registration, external link, opens in new window webpage to see all current workshop offerings.
Check out the google sheetFall 2021 T2L Workshop Schedule, external link.