Study / Learning
Learning how to learn is one of the best things a student can do at college. Enhancing your ability to manage time, memorize facts, think critically, organize data, understand concepts, and recall information will contribute greatly to your success at Olds College and your success in your career!
Study skills workshops are held from September to April during the academic year. Please check back in mid-August for the September Workshop Schedule. In the interim, you can book an appointment for an individual consultation on study skills.
Study Skills Development
Mind Tools
Most college students could use a tool chest of mind tools. This website provides a variety of information on the necessary tools for academic success such as time management, stress management, memory improvement, problem solving, and project planning.
Learning Strategies
Would you like to attempt accelerated learning? This website provides a host of information about learning strategies such as accelerated learning.
Study Guides and Tips
Tips, study guides and a wealth of information for students - that is what is included in this website. The website focuses on guides to studying and a variety of strategies for areas such as: managing time, study habits and memorizing.
Other Online Resources
- Discovery Wheel
(under chapter 1) - Self Assessment
(select "Take this assessment before the course")
Career, Education and Employment
The Alberta government has provided the ALIS website with information on career, education and employment. In the section on education, there is a list of learning tips with a variety of topics presented such as: "how to study effectively".
