Learning Strategist Consultations
Book an individual Consultation with a Learning Strategist. Learning Strategists work with you to create personalized study strategies for reading, learning from lectures, managing time, preparing for exams -- and more! See the Learning Aids below for topics you can discuss with a Learning Strategist. Book a face to face appointment, or connect online.
Learning Aids
A Learning Aid is something intended to enhance learning and retention by the learner. They may include, but are not limited to: written materials, visualizations, charts, diagrams, processes, strategies, or any other appropriate item. The Learning Centre offers Learning how to Learn; Strategies for Academic Success; Writing Aids; Math Aids, Good Communication Strategies; and Process Aids. There are all listed and linked below.
The following materials will assist you in your acquisition of processes and strategies that aid in deep learning, retention, and transfer of content materials from courses and programs into your future endeavors.
Learning How To Learn Techniques
Learning How to Learn is at the heart of all of our Learning Aids and is the most effective way to get the most from your education experience and to build success into your learning journey. These Aids will help you in the areas of Learning, Memory, Questioning, Reflection, and Thinking. Here is our link to better learning for you: https://www.kpu.ca/learningcentres/learning-aids/learn2learn
Strategy Aids
Strategy Aids support applied strategies and skills in your courses that will, in turn, promote deep learning and academic success. You can access positive strategies about your Courses, Planning & Time Management, Study Skills, Note Taking and Revising Notes, Get Started, Memory & Recall, Preparing for Tests and Exams here: https://www.kpu.ca/learningcentres/learning-aids/strategy-aids
Writing Aids
In university, writing is the primary means of academic communication. This is the method used to explain ideas, share knowledge, and to communicate to others your understanding and analysis as you navigate your learning journey. There are a variety of formats that you may use in this writing: essays, literature reviews, lab reports, case studies, statistical analysis, and more. In each case, the discipline that you are studying will indicate how this is to be done. Find our Writing Aids and much more here: https://www.kpu.ca/learningcentres/writing-aids
Math Aids
Math Aids are guides, resources and worksheets that have been developed to support the ongoing practise that is required for consistent math competency. Find them here: https://www.kpu.ca/learningcentres/learning-aids/math-aids
Good Communication Strategies
These Communication Aids support good communication in the academic learning environment. Find there here: https://www.kpu.ca/learningcentres/learning-aids/communication-aids
Process Aids
These Aids describe specific technical processes to achieve academic success in your subject areas.
PebblePad
ePortfolios creation to KPU academic standard.
You will be able to create your own ePortfolio in PebblePad.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Portfolio_PPadCreation_PA.pdf
PDF use in your PebblePad Portfolio.
You will be able to use two options to insert PDFs into PebblePad.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Portfolio_UsePDFs_PA.pdf
Mobile device capture to include content in your portfolio.
Download process for PebblePocket to include mobile device content.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Portfolio_UsePebblePocket_PA.pdf
Thriving Aids
Care for individual wellness through supportive personal activities
Invest in your strengths and increase them over time.
You will be able to amplify personal strengths for academic success.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Learn_PersonalStrengths_TA.pdf
Use feedback to evaluate and adjust your learning strategies.
You will be able to plan learning goals and strategies by evaluating feedback received.
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/Learning%20Centres/Evaluate_Your_Learning_TA.pdf
More Strategies and Aids
Contact a Learning Strategist in any of the KPU Learning Centres for personal support and more ways to promote your academic success.
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