The Academic Success Centre is offering a five-part online workshop series during the fall 2025 term called Understanding How You Learn.
In these workshops, we'll discuss five topics that significantly impact learning: the brain, critical thinking, stress, procrastination, and GenAI. We will explore how these topics influence your learning and how to leverage this understanding during your time at college and beyond. These workshops will be hosted by the ASC's Academic Coaches!
Read below for workshop dates, topics, descriptions and meeting links. Each session has a unique Teams link. No registration required.
If you plan to attend a workshop and require accommodations, please email us: tutoring@rrc.ca.
Workshop recordings and tip sheets will be posted below once workshop dates have passed.
Questions? Contact tutoring@rrc.ca
How does the brain learn? What can you do to maximize your brain's learning potential?
Description: When we learn, important changes take place in our brain. Our brain's neurons fire to create connections between ideas, we move new information into long-term memory, and we solve problems! There are simple things anyone can do to study smarter, not harder. Join this workshop to explore what the learning brain needs and how you can maximize your brain's potential.
Date: Tuesday, September 9th from 12:15-12:45pm (Click here to join The Brain & Learning workshop in Teams.)
What is critical thinking? Why do we talk about it so much?
Description: Learning in college involves taking in a lot of new information. Students are often asked to "think critically" about that new information in class and on assignments, but what does that mean? Join this workshop to explore the idea of critical thinking as a tool that can help students understand, apply, and evaluate what they learn in college. Learn about steps that students can practice to develop their critical thinking skills.
Date: Tuesday, September 16th from 12:15-12:45pm (Click here to join the Critical Thinking & Learning workshop in Teams.)
How does stress impact your ability to learn? What can you do about it?
Description: Everyone has stress - it's part of the human experience! But when does stress become unhelpful and what can we do about it? Join this workshop to learn about what's going on in the stressed-out brain; how stress can impact your ability to learn and recall knowledge; and how to manage unhelpful stress!
Date: Tuesday, September 23rd from 12:15-12:45pm (Click here to join the Stress & Learning workshop in Teams.)
Why do we all procrastinate so much? How can we control it?
Description: Join this workshop to examine what procrastination is really about. (It may not be about what you think!) Through a mix of research, case studies and concrete tips, this session will help you navigate feelings and thoughts connected to tasks and motivate you to take action!
Date: Tuesday, October 7th from 12:15-12:45pm (Click here to join the Procrastination & Learning workshop in Teams.)
Can I use GenAI for learning? How can I create an effective prompt?
Description: Join this workshop to learn how to use Generative AI tools responsibly and effectively. The session covers GenAI use considerations and limitations and introduces practical strategies for crafting clear, purposeful prompts.
Date: Tuesday, October 14th from 12:15-12:45pm (Click here to join the GenAI & Learning workshop in Teams.)
