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Build habits to be a successful student by taking advantage of Tutoring Services Skills Workshops at College of Western Idaho (CWI). Pop in during one of our free 90-minute to two-hour workshops to learn various strategies and techniques, meet with our amazing tutors, and find resources to help you succeed. Check back for updated offerings!

Want to review skills with a tutor? Schedule an Academic Mentorship appointment by clicking Connect with a Tutor on the Tutoring Services page. 

  • Classroom Technologies – Aug 23 & 31

    Sharpen your digital fluency with the Classroom Technologies workshop! Twenty-first century education incorporates numerous digital platforms. There is often a learning curve for students who might be unfamiliar with technology, and Tutoring Services is here to offer support. Our tutors will review Blackboard, Outlook, and other applications used in higher education and share best practices when it comes to your online presence as a CWI student.

  • Memory Retention Strategies – Sep 13 & 14

    Learn strategies for enhancing your memory at the Memory Retention Strategies workshop! Tutors will review application strategies for retention and support participants in finding the best technique for their own learning style. Increasing retention will amplify educational takeaways and promote routine knowledge checks for students who are looking to edify their memory. This skill is essential in higher education settings and will help improve your productivity as a student.

  • Exam Preparation & Test-Taking Strategies – Oct 11 & 18

    Tests can incite nervousness among students across all disciplines. How do you know what to study, when to study, and how to narrow answer choices during an exam? The Exam Preparation & Test-Taking Strategies workshop will help! Tutors will review study tips, meditation techniques to calm your mind, and useful problem-solving strategies to implement in your testing approach. Grow in confidence and set yourself up for test taking success!

  • Time Management Strategies – Nov 1 & Nov 2

    Between work, school, friends, family, and hobbies, maintaining a balanced schedule can be a lot for students. Have you ever found yourself forgetting a test until the night before? Forgetting to turn in assignments on time? Pushing off studying until it is too late? Students often struggle to find a rhythm that promotes satisfactory academic performance. The Time Management Strategies workshop is here to help! Tutors will review different platforms for student organization and task prioritization. Tutors will also review techniques for achieving a consistent approach to scheduling and managing time commitments necessary for success at CWI.

  • Physics 111 and 211 Workshops – Nov 13 & Nov 16

    Tutoring is hosting two workshops for PHYS 111 & PHYS 211 this week. The workshops will cover the concepts of energy, work, and momentum. Join us as we discuss intuitive ways of thinking about these concepts while solidifying your knowledge through practice problems.

  • Final Exam Preparation Strategies – Nov 22 & 23

    Knowing what material to study for a final exam and using effective test-taking skills can be tricky. Tutoring Services is here to help! In the Final Exam Preparation Strategies workshop, tutors review study strategies and test-taking techniques that boost confidence and performance during a final exam. Do not let final exams stress you out — seek support with this workshop!

  • Listening & Note-Taking Strategies

    Listening & Note-Taking Strategies workshops will not be running this semester; however, if you would like to review these skills with a tutor, please make an Academic Mentorship appointment by clicking Connect with a Tutor on the Tutoring Services page.

Questions?

Tutoring Services
  • Ada County Center Pintail Building (APIN) – Room 1304
  • Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB) – Room 209
208.562.2233
tutoring@cwi.edu