Fall 2017 Workshops
Off to a Good Start - BINGO
60 Minutes
Come to the first VLC session of the semester and get off to a good start! We'll play BINGO while discussing topics that will help you become a successful student. Prep, planning and prizes-don't miss it!
| Date | Time | Room |
| 8/23/2017 | 12:00 PM | CU 3 |
Secrets of Successful Students Revealed by Faculty Who Taught Them
60 Minutes
This panel discussion will feature OCCC faculty who will share their thoughts about what makes a successful student based on their experiences with students in the past. Come and learn what your professors are looking for so tat you can hit that target!
| Date | Time | Room |
| 8/23/2017 | 12:00 PM | CU 2 |
| 8/24/2017 | 12:30 PM | CU 2 |
Tech Tips
30 Minutes
Did you know you can download Microsoft Office for free? Want to setup your OCCC Student email on your phone so you don't miss important class announcements? Do you have questions about Moodle, or other tech used in your course? Come to this session for Tech Tips you can use to help you succeed in your courses this semester!
| Date | Time | Room |
| 8/30/2017 | 12:00 PM | CU 1 |
| 8/31/2017 | 12:30 PM | CU 1 |
Get Organized
30 Minutes
Organization is one of the main keys to being successful, and it's not as hard as you think. We'll show you ways to organize your time, your materials, and your priorities. This will reduce your stress and increase your productivity. Who doesn't want that!
| Date | Time | Room |
| 8/30/2017 | 12:30 PM | CU 1 |
| 8/31/2017 | 1:00 PM | CU 1 |
Study Tips 101
30 Minutes
Good, better, best…which way do you want to study? This session will provide you with tips on where, when and how to study so that your results are B-E-S-T.
| Date | Time | Room |
| 9/6/2017 | 12:00 PM | CU 1 |
| 9/7/2017 | 12:30 PM | SEM 2E2 |
Top Test Taking Tips
30 Minutes
Tests…everybody's got to take them. But did you know that there are strategies that will make test taking easier AND help you get a better grade? It's true. We'll show you how in this short session that will have long lasting results.
| Date | Time | Room |
| 9/6/2017 | 12:30 PM | CU 1 |
| 9/7/2017 | 1:00 PM | SEM 2E2 |
Missed a Class? Now What?
30 Minutes
It happens. Everyone runs into a snag and ends up missing a class or two. Don't worry, that doesn't mean you have to drop. We've got a few simple tips to help you get back on track and recover. We'll share strategies about how to communicate with your professor, make up assignments/tests, and finish strong.
| Date | Time | Room |
| 9/13/2017 | 12:00 PM | CU 1 |
| 9/14/2017 | 12:30 PM | CU 1 |
Taking Good Notes
30 Minutes
Hate taking notes? Write down the wrong things? It’s good, better, best again! Come to this session and learn how to take the best notes that will lead to the best tests and the best grades. It's as simple as that.
| Date | Time | Room |
| 9/13/2017 | 12:30 PM | CU 1 |
| 9/14/2017 | 1:00 PM | CU 1 |
Save My Semester
30 Minutes
Your first exams not go so well? Are you looking for a way to "save your semester"? This session is for you! Come and learn about things that other college students have done you to help them be successful and recover from those first few bad grades to finish the semester well.
| Date | Time | Room |
| 9/20/2017 | 12:00 PM | CU 2 |
| 9/21/2017 | 12:30 | SEM 2E2 |
Fighting Procrastination
30 Minutes
Find out what motivates you and what causes you to procrastinate and then take action! We'll provide you with a variety of tools that will increase your motivation and decrease your procrastination. Don't put off coming to this session!
| Date | Time | Room |
| 9/20/2017 | 12:30 PM | CU 2 |
| 9/21/2017 | 1:00 PM | SEM 2E2 |
Test Anxiety
30 Minutes
Yikes! Can't focus? Can't concentrate? Unable to show what you've learned because your anxiety takes over at test time? Don't worry, you are not alone, and this is a problem that you can overcome. Let us help you in this session where we will teach you strategies to conquer your test anxiety.
| Date | Time | Room |
| 9/27/2017 | 12:00 PM | CU 1 |
| 9/28/2017 | 12:30 PM | CU 1 |
Know Your GPA and Why It Matters
30 Minutes
GPA=Grade Point Average, and that's important. This session will explain what a GPA is, how to figure it, and why it matters to your and your future (because it does).
| Date | Time | Room |
| 9/27/2017 | 12:30 PM | CU 1 |
| 9/28/2017 | 1:00 PM | CU 1 |
Want Additional Information?
The Virtual Learning Center (VLC) has multiple resources and opportunities available to provide assistance to you.
Schedule a time today for your personal session.
In person: VLC is located inside the Center for Learning & Teaching
SEM 2G3 (Across from the Math Lab)
Email: vlc@occc.edu
Phone: (405) 682-7838
