Warm Up Week Winter 2021: Monday Schedule

Technology Skills for Success with Online Learning

This workshop provides basic skill development for using College-approved applications, including LEARN, HUB, Webex, MS Teams, and Office 365. The goal of this workshop is to develop the foundational technology-related skills students need to participate in online learning experiences offered through RRC. 

Presenter: Kaleigh Quinn

Recording Link: Click here to view the recording

Walk Through of the College Readiness Math Assessment

Join this session for an overview of the online math assessment, how you will use it, and what follow-up sessions and supports will be offered throughout Warm Up week.

The College Readiness: Math Assessment was developed to prepare students for the level of math required in their respective college programs. It is comprised of two parts: (1) a Diagnostic Assessment to measure your current math level and (2) Upgrading modules to improve the math skills required by your program. 

For more information about the College Readiness: Math Assessment, please visit this page: Math Prep - College Readiness.

Presenter: Michael Okrainec 

Recording Link: Click here to view the workshop recording.

Drop-in Mindfulness Practice

Do you have a question about what resources and services the library offers or how to use them? Have an assignment and need to find articles, books, websites, statistical information, videos, or some other type of information? Drop by our virtual desk to talk to us and find out how we can help you. 

Presenter: Jackie

Library Help Desk ~ Drop-in

Do you have a question about what resources and services the library offers or how to use them? Have an assignment and need to find articles, books, websites, statistical information, videos, or some other type of information? Drop by our virtual desk to talk to us and find out how we can help you. 

Presenter: Bettina Allen

Write Like a Pro!

Attend this workshop to learn about how to structure your writing in an academic setting. Learn how to organize your thoughts in a logical format and use clear and concise wording to communicate your ideas.

Presenter: Rebecca Hiebert

Recording Link: Click here to view the recording.

Fundamentals of Academic Writing

The Fundamentals of Academic Writing tutorial presents skills that students need in order to succeed with academic writing. Students will learn about sentence and paragraph structure and then cover the topics of clarity and coherence to best understand the importance of organizing and linking ideas. Finally, students will learn how to use the writing process to brainstorm, write, revise, and edit their work.

This resource is available on an ongoing basis as part of our Self-directed Learning supports.

Contact: Rebecca Hiebert, Nick Schroeder

LEARN Link: Click here to self-enroll.

Red River Ready Information Session

Learn about the supports, services and resources provided by our Student Service Centre, Campus Store, Counselling and Accessibility Services, and Safety and Health Services teams. Plus, find out how to access these resources, and how they can help keep you on the road to success.

Contact: Clint Thiessen

Recording Link: Click here to view the recording. Password: RRRWinter2021

Drop-in Indigenous Support: Round Room with Elder Una

As you prepare for the Winter Term, we invite you to drop-in and listen as Elder Una offers guidance and imparts wisdom through storytelling. Elder Una, Donna Glover (Navigation Coach), and Jeff Boychuk (SIE Academic Coach) will share resources and information about Red River College's supports for Indigenous students and be available to answer any questions you may have.

To join, please click the link below. We looking forward to meeting you!

Presenter: Elder Una, Donna Glover, and Jeff Boychuk

Learning and Sharing Culture at RRC 

Find out about opportunities to connect with your Red River College colleagues, making new friendships while sharing and learning together.

Recording Link: Click here to view the recording.