Learn to Learn - Lamb Learner Success Centre - Learning Skills

What is learning to learn?

Learning to learn is not just about acing exams; it's about mastering the art of absorbing and remembering information effectively. When you have solid learning strategies, you're not limited to classrooms – you can dive into new topics, adapt to different teaching styles, and keep upgrading your knowledge toolbox throughout life. It's like giving your brain a software upgrade: making you a pro at grasping concepts, retaining details, and connecting ideas. So, whether it's SAIT, your hobbies, or your career, learning to learn makes navigating the world of knowledge a breeze.

Study Skills

Study Skills (Recording)
A link to a recording of the 'Study Skills' talk from the Fall 2023 'Learning to Learn' series. In this talk, we discuss how we can make our learning more active, some basics of studying, and how to get started developing a study strategy.

Study Skills (Slides)
Slides for the 'Study Skills' talk from the Winter 2024 'Learning to Learn' Series.
Learning Skills Self-Assessment
This is a short checklist you can do to help you identify areas for improvement in your study skills.

Time Management Skills

Time Management Skills (Recording)
A link to a recording of the 'Time Management' talk from the Fall 2023 Learning to Learn series. In this talk, we discuss how to manage our time better. Topics include setting goals, prioritizing, calendars, and dealing with procrastination.

Time Management Skills (Slides)
Slides for the 'Time Management Skills' talk from the Fall 2023 'Learning to Learn' series.
Weekly Calendar Excel Template
A blank weekly calendar template for all of your scheduling needs.
To-Do List Template (Word)
A template to use for to-do lists. Can be used digitally or printed.

Artificial Intelligence Skills

Artificial Intelligence Skills (Slides)
The slides from the Artificial Intelligence Skills seminar from the Winter 2024 Learn to Learn series.

AI Skills (Recording)
Recording from Winter 2024 AI Skills seminar.

Memory Skills

Memory Skills (Recording)
A link to a recording of the 'Memory Skills' talk from the Fall 2023 Learning to Learn series. In it, we discuss ways to improve our memory and make information easier to remember.

Memory Skills (slides)
Slides for the 'Memory Skills' talk from the Fall 2023 'Learning to Learn' series.

Memory champ interview
Link to a podcast interviewing memory champion and neuroscientist, Boris Konrad.

Notetaking Skills

'Notetaking Skills' (Recording)
A link to a recording of the 'Notetaking Skills' talk from the Fall 2023 Learning to Learn series. In it, we talk about effective notetaking tips, note formats, and how to study from notes in a way that makes information stick.

Notetaking Skills (Slides)
Slides for the 'Notetaking Skills' talk from the Fall 2023 'Learning to Learn' series.
Cornell Notetaking Template
Common Abbreviations
Mind Map Template

Reading Skills

'Reading Skills' (Recording)
Recording of the 'Reading Skills' talk from the Fall 2023 Learning to Learn series. In it, we discuss effective reading skills for postsecondary, how to incorporate reading into your study strategy, and some tools for capturing information from text.

Exam Writing Skills

'Exam Skills' (Recording)
Recording of the 'Exam Skills' talk from the Fall 2023 Learning to Learn series. In it, we discuss exam preparation as well as strategies for exam writing and dealing with anxiety.

'Exam Skills' (Slides)
Slides for the 'Exam Skills' talk from the Fall 2023 'Learning to Learn' series

Online Learning Skills

Online Learning Skills (Slides)
Slides from the Winter 2023 Online Learning Skills seminar.

Apprentice Resources

Apprenticeship Exam Skills (Recording)
Don't leave your success to chance! This workshop is designed exclusively for apprentices and pre-employment students at SAIT to gain tools and tips for a successful exam experience.

Apprenticeship Exam Skills (Slides)
Slides from the Fall 2023 Apprenticeship Exam Skills seminar

How to find the exam counselling sheets for your trade (2 min)
A short video demonstrating how to find the AIT exam counselling sheets for your trade.
How to find the Red Seal exam breakdowns for your trade (2 min)
A brief description of the red seal exam breakdowns and where to find them for your trade.