University Online Education
Below are resources and information for new and returning university students navigating online education.
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Grammarly to Improve Writing
Grammarly makes sure everything you type is not only correct but also clear and easy to read. Grammarly's algorithms flag potential issues in the text and make context-specific suggestions to help with grammar, spelling, wordiness, style, punctuation, and plagiarism....
50 Tips for College Students
Doctor Stephanie Sarkis comprised a list of 50 tips that she would recommend to college students in order to be successful. This resource is published in Psychology Today and is jam packed with helpful and relatable tips. Website:...
Study and Review with Quizlet
Quizlet is a website that offers free flashcards in a variety of different subjects from grade school to university education. This allows you to test your knowledge and understand concepts and is a great way to study and prepare for exams. Website:...
Dr. Leroy Little Bear: The Parallel Experiences of the Blackfoot and the Buffalo
Dr. Leroy Little Bear is a distinguished professor at the University of Lethbridge who teaches Indigenous studies. He is hosting an online lecture to discuss the parallels between the history of Indigenous peoples in the Americas and the history of the Buffalo. This...
UVic Centre for Academic Communication
This resource offers free one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve academic writing for assignments. Whether you need help with getting started on your work, understanding the instructions, or simply need to refine your draft, the CAC is here to help. They now provide...
UVic Distance Learning and Research
The Distance and Learning Research is a free resource at UVic that is designed to help students who are attending school from a distance. They aim to provide services for distance students with the information needed to succeed in their courses, including the...
Coursera
This platform offers tons of free university developed courses online for students. Coursera is a flexible and affordable option that allows for skill mastering, in-depth learning and progress towards goal achievement. Offered topics include Personal Development,...
Uvic Studying & Exam Prep
The Study and Exam Prep program hosted by UVic is a free service for university students. Resources currently available include SMART learning processes, exam study plan, exam prep checklist, concept summary template, knowledge rating tool, study log, and error...
OERu
The OERu makes education accessible to everyone. Coordinated by the OER Foundation, they are an independent, not-for-profit network that offers free online courses for students worldwide. They also provide affordable ways for learners to gain academic credit towards...