Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Staying focused while studying and learning online
Student Accessibility Services has complied a list of resources from other post-secondary institutions to help stay focused while studying and learning online. University sites dealing specifically with staying focused while studying and learning online https://sass.queensu.ca/focus-and-concentration/ Queens University Student Academic Success Services advice on focus and concentration. PDF available https://www.baylor.edu/support_programs/index.php?id=42436 Baylor University, Keeping focused, tips for…
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Online Exams – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
If you have questions about how accommodations will be applied to online exams, we encourage you to read through our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Online Testing. For specific concerns, please connect with the Exam Centre at access.exams@ucalgary.ca
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Tips for Zoom
This is an excerpt from the student section of an e-Learning page called “Guidelines for Zoom”. To see the full article, visit elearn.ucalgary.ca/guidelines-for-zoom/ For Students When entering a Zoom session, you play a role in helping create an effective, safe and respectful learning environment. Please be mindful of how your behaviour in Zoom may affect…
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UPass Program Suspended for Fall 2020
The UPass program will not be available for the Fall 2020 semester. Discounted Calgary Transit Books (40% savings from retail price) are available to UCalgary Students. For more information on where to purchase these discounted books, and for updates on the UPass program, visit https://ucalgary.ca/ancillary/parking/upass-fall-2020 Students may also qualify for Calgary Transit’s Low Income Monthly…
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Dyslexia Adult Checklist A Validation Study
Psychology students from Concordia University in Montreal are seeking participants with dyslexia from universities across Canada to take part in a study. They are conducting an online study testing the validity of a dyslexia screening measure; The Dyslexia Adult Checklist. The aim of this study is to see whether this checklist accurately identifies individuals with…
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