August 2020
Integrating the Libraries into your course
Join librarians and fellow instructors to learn more about integrating online library content into your course and Canvas. The Libraries can provide links to online books, articles, newspapers, streaming documentaries and more. Bring your questions. We will send a zoom link to those registered. Register
Find out more »Library 101: Using the Libraries’ website and databases effectively
Working on research? Want to get more familiar with the library website? Want to be more efficient and effective in your online searching? Join us in Zoom and learn tips and tricks for finding high-quality sources efficiently through the U Libraries website (lib.umn.edu). We will send a zoom link to students who are registered. Register
Find out more »September 2020
Virtual UMN Library Website Tour
The Library website is the place to check for your textbooks, and to find sources for papers and projects like online journals, magazines and newspapers. Your tuition dollars pay for sources you can't get from Google. Get an online tour of the Libraries website. We will send a zoom link to those who are registered. Register
Find out more »Virtual Tour of Canvas
Most courses use Canvas for course information, assignments, tests, discussions and more. In this session, get the layout of Canvas with tips from other students on how to navigate it effectively. We will send a zoom link to those who are registered. Register
Find out more »Virtual UMN Library Website Tour
The Library website is the place to check for your textbooks, and find sources for papers and projects like online journals, magazines and newspapers. Get an online tour of the Libraries website. We will send a zoom link to those who are registered. Register
Find out more »Virtual Success.umn.edu Tour
Success.umn.edu is a great website to find a wide variety of free peer tutoring (in over 250+ courses) and other online services. Our services can help you with your courses, assignments, tests, quizzes, final exams, research papers, time management and more. Learn more about the website and how to connect with these great services. Register
Find out more »Back to School Planning Party
Now that fall is underway -- plan the rest of your semester and get organized. Fill out a semester calendar, learn about online peer tutoring, explore tools to be more productive and connect with other students (maybe even make a virtual study group). Zoom link will be sent to those registered. Register
Find out more »Tips for Taking Notes (IRL and in Zoom lectures)
Watching and listening to lectures is an important part of college. Learn tips and tricks to get the most out of them whether they are IRL (in real life) or online. Become more efficient with your class time and learn how to organize materials to help prepare with quizzes and tests. We will send a zoom link to those who are registered. Register
Find out more »Creating Virtual Study Groups
Do you miss connecting and studying with classmates in your online classes? Now is the time to think about creating your own virtual study groups. This session will share tips for how to try to get one started and keep them going. We will send a zoom link to those who are registered. Register
Find out more »Back to School Planning Party
Now that fall is underway -- plan the rest of your semester and get organized. Fill out a semester calendar, learn about online peer tutoring, explore tools to be more productive and connect with other students (maybe even make a virtual study group). Zoom link will be sent to those registered. Register
Find out more »Virtual study hour — Try the Pomodoro technique
Meet with fellow students in a Zoom and learn how to use the Pomodoro technique which is a brain-research based study strategy. Have an assignment ready to work on -- use focused time and get stuff done then take a group break and repeat. Zoom link will be sent to those registered. Register
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