Self-Help Resources
The Learning Centres website provides students with access to a wide range of learning resources in a variety of formats to meet the different learning needs of students. There are learning aids, self-paced asynchronous workshop, videos and self-paced open books.
Learning Aids
We have a number of helpful resources to help you develop your study skills and learning strategies. These include tips for reading and taking notes, and making the most of your study time. Here are some quick links to get you started.
Self-paced workshops
These are online workshops which allow students to learn about specific learning strategies at their own pace. These workshops also include interactive quizzes.
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Open Education Resources
KPU Learning Centres are pleased to offer even more support to all students through our Open Educational Resources which are available freely. Please feel free to browse through them to learn skills that will support you in all of your classes and future learning.
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University 101: Study Strategize Succeed helps you to create a foundation for post-secondary studies by learning how to learn. By taking the time to read this book and work through the exercises included, you are investing in the skills that will support you in all of your classes and future learning. Successful students share a set of skills and habits in common. The good news is that these skills are not a secret; anyone can learn the skills that support successful learning. By taking some time to learn proven study strategies, you will be able to reach your learning goals, and avoid the pitfalls that can take you off-track. |
| Learning to Learn Online helps you prepare for online learning success by introducing you to the online learning environment and your role as a learner within it. As you come to understand yourself as an self-directed learner, you will also be introduced to effective learning strategies: time management for online learners, information management, professional communication, and reading strategies. Welcome to your online learning journey! |
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Designed specifically for Kwantlen Polytechnic University students, this Pressbook offers interactive activities and strategies for developing academic writing skills. Learners have the opportunity to review key parts of the writing process from interpreting their assignment instructions, organizing their ideas, drafting their writing, and revising their work. |
| Choosing to study internationally also means that you are beginning an intercultural learning journey. Your personal strengths and prior learning will support you along this path. You will also quickly notice that ways of learning might be different in Canada than you’ve experienced before, while other aspects of your life as a student may be quite similar. This resource is designed to help you start your journey well. This book will introduce you to key skills that you can begin developing even before you travel to Canada. |
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Video Resources
The Learning Centre has developed short learning strategies videos.
These videos are organized under six categories:
- Reading Texts and Taking Notes
- Writing Skills
- Exam Preparation
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking & Reflection and
- Technology Skills & Moodle.
These videos are available through both Kaltura and Youtube.
A detailed list of these videos are available in the appendix to this guide. Click the image links below to visit the video channels.
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