Learning Skills Services
Through experienced learning strategists, SAIT Polytechnic instructors and peers, the Learner Success Centre provides a positive learning environment and free access to several learning skills services: Free Tutoring - Tutoring in math, physics, chemistry, biology, communications, and business
- Learn how to use WebCT effectively
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Consultation with a Learning Strategist - Free one-on-one personalized coaching on how to be an effective learner
- Improve your writing skills and earn higher marks on those reports and papers
- Make an appointment by calling 403.284.7050
Learning Labs Click here for the current semester schedule for the Communication, Computer and Mathematics Labs.
- A FREE service available to all students, strategists and instructors in each Lab are available to: clarify assignments, brainstorm and outline, offer hints and tips, assist in proofreading and editing as well as help you sharpen your writing, computer and/or mathematical skills.
No pre-registration required. Students are asked to bring the original assignment description and criteria/expectations; a draft of their assignment; any comments and feedback from instructor. Success Seminars - Seminars in the essential skills every student needs to be successful:
- How to Manage Your Time
- How to Read a Textbook (SQ3R)
- How to Take Good Notes
- How to Retain Important Information (Improving your Memory)
- How to Prepare for and Write Exams
- Click here for a schedule of noon-hour seminars with a learning strategist.
Online Success Seminars - If noon hours don't fit your schedule, you can take any of our success seminars on-line.
- On-line seminars are completely self-paced so you can take them when you have time.
- Click here for links to our online seminars.
- Visit the Centre for Instructional Technology (CITD) Student Support Services page for additional on-line learner services.
Supplemental Instruction - Weekly group review sessions in first year MATH courses to improve your understanding of course material
You can learn more about these services, and find schedules for supplemental instruction, tutoring and success seminars by logging into mySAIT.ca and following the links under the ‘Academic Resources’ tab. Contact Us Drop by or contact us to learn how you can be a more effective and successful student.
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