Learning Centre Workshops
Workshops are led by Learning Centre instructors, staff, and English Language Learning Specialists. Learning Centre Basics Workshops (start of term) offer study skills and Learning Centre tips to get you started with your semester. Academic Success Strategies workshops offer study strategies at key points during the term. English Language workshops provide practical information and tips for improving your English reading, speaking, and listening in your Douglas College courses.
*Please note that Learning Centre workshops are not recorded. If you are unable to attend the workshop but interested in learning more about the topic, please make a Consultation appointment with one of the tutors. You can also contact us in the Learning Centres, via chat or by email, and we can direct you to resources on the topic.
Need a Sign Language Interpreter
- Book an appointment with a tutor or an English Language Learning Specialist
- Please visit Accessibility Services webpage and then email ASinterpreters@douglascollege.ca for booking a Sign Language Interpreter (preferably 48 hrs in advance)
- Share the booking information with your interpreter:
- For an on-campus appointment: please share the time and location of the appointment
- For a Zoom tutoring appointment: please share the time and the Zoom link of the appointment
Conversation Table
Conversation Table is a free event for any student registered in Douglas College courses. Come by, have a chat, and make some new connections with people from all different types of programs. No registration required.
This event is every Thursday from 3:30pm - 5:00pm starting September 26th till November 21st.
New Westminster Campus:
The Library Silent Study Room (N2100B)
Coquitlam Campus:
The Learning Centre (Room A1040)
Let's write -and edit- together
Let's write -and edit- together is a free event for staff, faculty, and any student registered in Douglas College courses. Come join the Pomodoro based, community free writing and peer editing session. No registration required.
This event is every Wednesday from 3:30pm - 4:30pm starting September 25th till November 20th.
**This event is not a writing class. Facilitators teach peer editing technique, and strategies as appropriate.
New Westminster Campus:
The Library - Foryer (N2100)
Fall 2024 Workshops
How do I register for the workshops?
To book and login to our schedule, please use your Douglas College student number and your CNA password, which is what you use to login to Blackboard and the college wifi network. Then, select Workshops under the drop-down menu. You can then register for any of the workshops.
Academic Success Skills Workshops Series
Topic | Date | Time | Location |
Time Management Strategies | Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 11:30am |
NW Library Classroom N2100A |
Time Management Strategies | Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 4:30pm | Zoom |
Motivation | Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 8:30am |
NW Library Classroom N2100A |
Motivation | Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 4:30pm | Zoom |
Exam Preparation Strategies | Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | 2:30pm |
NW Library Classroom N2100A |
Exam Preparation Strategies | Thursday, November 28, 2024 | 4:30pm | Zoom |