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Accomodated Tests & Exams Prep Workshop

on MS Teams

Today!  Monday, October 3rd 3:00-4:00PM
Register on CLNx

OR
Wednesday, November 30th 5:00-6:00PM
Register on CLNx

 
Knowing what to expect about the accommodated exam writing process is an effective way of mentally preparing for your exams.
In these workshops, the Accommodated Tests & Exams Office will walk you through the exam writing process, from checking in your belongings to writing your exam with accommodations.
Topics will include:
  • Requesting exam accommodations through myAIMS
  • How to check and confirm your exam location on myAIMS
  • Arrival and check-in at the exam space
  • Utilizing the accommodated exam space
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Time Management Tuesdays on Zoom


Do you have a lot of assignments due close together? Are you not sure how much time to send on assignment or is it hard to know how to juggle all your responsibilities? Join us on Tuesdays (first and last Tuesday of every month) to learn how to feel in control of your schedule.
Bring your course syllabi/outlines! There will be activities throughout the session thought which you can practice the different learning strategies discussed.
 
Topics will include
  • How to prioritize your assignments
  • How to visualize and better judge your time
  • How to break down your assignments
 
Dates:
Tuesday, October 4th from 3:00-4:00pm
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Tuesday, October 25th from 3:00-4:00pm
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Tuesday, November 8th from 3:00-4:00pm
Register on CLNx
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Online Student Social
Wednesday, October 12th from 5:00-6:30 pm

  • Socialize from home with staff and peers.
  • Listen or participate in fun activities and online games.
On MS Teams
Video is optional. 
Looking forward to seeing you there!

 

Register on CLNx

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Writing Retreats

Register on CLNx for one, two, three, or all of the sessions

Having trouble getting started or focusing on your writing assignment that's due soon? Feeling isolated and unmotivated?  
 
In partnership with The Centre for Teaching and Learning, this series of four retreats might just be the difference you need. The goals of a writing retreat are to help you make progress on a writing assignment, learn writing strategies that can help with productivity, confidence, and motivation for future assignments, and just feel good about writing. What happens at a retreat? Basically, everybody writes, with some useful and supportive structures specific to students registered with AccessAbility Services.
 
  1. Overcoming Procrastination - Wednesday, October 5th 3:30pm - 5:00pm

  2. Developing Productive Habits - Wednesday, October 19th 3:30pm - 5:00pm

  3. Becoming a Confident Writer - Wednesday, November 2nd 3:30pm - 5:00pm 

  4. Building the Motivation to Write - Wednesday, November 16th 3:30pm - 5:00pm

If you would like more info on these sessions, or if you require an accommodation in order to participate please contact  Dr. Michele Irwin at michele.mcgillivray@utoronto.ca

 
Ukulele Drop-In Sessions

Uke's for U-TSC Drop-In Sessions


This Uke's for U-TSC is an interactive music-making session for ukulele players of all ages and levels of experience. We play a wide selection of musical genres (e.g, pop, folk, rock), and learn new skills and playing techniques in a fun and supportive ways.
Questions? Contact us!






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