Learning Centre, Room 203-204, Duncan Marshall Place

The Learning Centre offers learning support to all Olds College students. The centre provides individual instruction in the areas of learning time management, memory, writing and mathematics.

Open Hours

The Learning Centre is open for drop-in use Monday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Centre is closed over lunch hour from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

The Learning Centre will be closed when workshops, meetings and events are scheduled offsite. For an up-to-date schedule, check the Learning Centre’s Interactive Calendar online

You can reserve a time for your private Writing or Math Skills Session!

Writing & Study Skills Hours

You may book a Writing Skills session with Helen Lansdell
Monday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Math Skills Hours

You may book a Math Skills session with Mary McCurdy
Monday to Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

For more information

Helen Lansdell
Manager, Learning Centre
Rm 203-204 Duncan Marshall Place
403 507 7744
hlansdell@oldscollege.ca

Writing Skills

Students can work with staff on assignments requiring writing. Laptops are also available in the room for student use. Students may book appointments or drop-in for assistance with written projects.

College Writing Proficiency Exam

Most Olds College students must successfully complete the College Writing Proficiency Exam in order to Graduate. This required is explained in the Olds College Graduation Policy D20
Students will write the College Writing Proficiency Exam at scheduled testing times, which will be announced early in the school year.
The test will be done online, using WritePlacer®, a testing software application.
Check out WritePlacer® Sample Essays for an explanation of how WritePlacer® works and what to expect.
Students who successfully complete the College Writing Proficiency Exam on their first attempt will immediately meet this graduation requirement.
Students who do not successfully complete the exam on their first attempt will be supported by the Learning Centre staff with workshops, tutoring, resources, and referrals to help ensure a successful second attempt later in the school year.

Questions?

Email hlansdell@oldscollege.ca, or drop by the Learning Centre.

Useful Links for Writing Development

How to write a research report

Audio clips

Writing a research report .wav
Stage one: prewriting .wav
Stage two: organizing and writing .wav
Stage three: revising and editing .wav

Other Online Resources

Discovery Wheel
(Under chapter 1)
Self Assessment
(select "Take this assessment before the course")

Useful Links for Study Skills Development

PowerPoint Presentations

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. http://www.mindtools.com

Learning Strategies

Would you like to attempt "accelerated learning"? This website provides a host of information about learning strategies such as accelerated learning. http://www.newhorizons.org

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. http://www.studygs.net

Career, Education and Employment

The Alberta government has provided this 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". http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/main.asp