Taking notes helps you actively engage with the materials in your courses. Here are some visuals to help you get started.Evidence of effective notes3-step strategy for taking effective notes This is an effective approach to help you focus and understand what you are...
Here are a few safety and security tips to consider when developing your ePortfolio:
Consider Limiting Access to Your ePortfolio. Most ePortfolio platforms allow you to limit access to who can view, edit and publish content
An ePortfolio set to public access will allow anyone with Internet to view your content– this means it may be misused or seen by potential employers.
Use privacy settings to help limit access.
A course outline or syllabus is your guide to a course. Your professor will provide it to you on or before the first day of class. This post includes some of the most common elements of a course outline or syllabus and can be used as a tool to understand how to read...
Take the best notes from your virtual lectures First, sign into Zoom or Teams 5-10 minutes before class, turn off your devices not currently in use and spend time reviewing previous notes in preparation for the upcoming lecture.Once the lecture beginsLook out for...
High school and university experiences are very different, and it is important to be aware of these differences as you prepare to embark on your new life as a university student to successful in your studies. Learning occurs during scheduled time within school...
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We acknowledge and respect the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory the University of Victoria stands, and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.