Spring 2018 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 |
| 1/16/2018 | 12:00 PM | CU 3 |
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 |
| 1/17/2018 | 12:00 PM | CU 3 |
| 1/18/2018 | 12:30 PM | CU 3 |
Start This Semester 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 |
| 1/17/2018 | 12:30 PM | CU 3 |
| 1/18/2018 | 1:00 PM | CU 3 |
Preparing for College and Careers in 2018
30 Minutes
We want to help you, as an OCCC student, to be prepared for college and careers in 2018. Attend the session, What do YOU need to be prepared for College and Careers in 2018? This session will share the top skills that will lead you to success and share some tips that will help you develop them.
| Date | Time | Location |
| 1/23/2018 | 12:30-1:00 | Huddle Station on 2nd floor of Main Building by Elevator |
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 |
| 1/24/2018 | 12:00 PM | Huddle Station on 2nd floor of Main Building by Elevator |
| 1/25/2018 | 12:30 PM | Huddle Station on 2nd floor of Main Building by Elevator |
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 | Location |
| 1/24/2018 | 12:30 | Huddle Station on 2nd floor of Main Building by Elevator |
| 1/25/2018 | 1:00 | Huddle Station on 2nd floor of Main Building by Elevator |
Top Test Taking Tips
30 Minutes
Tests…everybody has 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 |
| 1/31/2018 | 12:00 PM | CU 3 |
| 2/1/2018 | 12:30 PM | CU 3 |
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 |
| 1/31/2018 | 12:30 | CU 3 |
| 2/1/2018 | 1:00 | CU 3 |
How to Remember What You Read
30 Minutes
Have you ever read a paragraph or a page or an entire chapter and not been able to remember a single thing you’ve read? That’s not uncommon. Come to this strategy session and dive into some strategies that will be certain to improve your reading comprehension.
| Date | Time | Room |
| 2/7/2018 | 12:00 | CU 3 |
| 2/8/2018 | 12:30 | CU 3 |
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 |
| 2/7/2018 | 12:30 | CU 3 |
| 2/8/2018 | 1:00 | CU 3 |
Know Your GPA and Why It Matters
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 |
| 2/14/2018 | 12:00 | CU 3 |
| 2/15/2018 | 12:30 | CU 3 |
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 |
| 2/14/2018 | 12:30 PM | CU 3 |
| 2/15/2018 | 1:00 PM | CU 3 |
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 |
| 3/14/2018 | 12:00 PM | CU 3 |
| 3/15/2018 | 12:30 | CU 3 |
Maintaining a Positive Attitude
30 Minutes
Have you ever heard the saying, “Attitude is everything”? Well, it’s true, and a negative attitude can drag you down F-A-S-T. We will present you with some strategies to develop and keep a positive attitude.
| Date | Time | Room |
| 3/14/2018 | 12:30 | CU 3 |
| 3/15/2018 | 1:00 | CU 3 |
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
