Learning Techniques

Whether starting a new course, returning to school, or completing professional development, keeping up with your learning can feel like a full-time job. With deadlines approaching and information coming from every direction, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure how to make it all stick.

Many learners, students and professionals alike, struggle not just with what they’re learning but also with how to learn it effectively. Without a clear approach, time gets lost, stress builds, and the pressure to perform can quickly take over. For schools, training programs, and workplaces, this often leads to lower engagement, missed goals, and a drop in confidence.

This workshop offers practical, proven strategies to make learning feel more manageable. You’ll reflect on how you learn best, try out techniques to support focus and retention and bring more structure to your learning routine. You’ll also learn to set clear goals, manage your time, and read more effectively. Additional strategies include taking useful notes, enhancing memory, writing assignments with clarity, and confidently preparing for tests.

You’ll leave with a toolkit of strategies you can use right away. From managing deadlines to staying focused under pressure, this session is designed to help you feel more prepared and confident at every stage of your learning journey.

What You Will Learn

Apply memorization techniques to retain and recall key information.
Use class or study time more effectively to support learning goals.
Create and use study note sheets to organize and review material.
Apply reading strategies to improve comprehension and focus.
Plan and write assignments and essays with greater clarity and structure.
Prepare for tests and exams using effective study methods.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is for anyone who wants to improve their approach to learning. Whether you're taking a course, pursuing a credential, or completing workplace training, this session offers tools to help you stay organized, retain information, and confidently approach learning.

You should attend if you

Feel overwhelmed by coursework, training, or ongoing learning expectations
Want to build better habits around studying, note-taking, and managing your time
Struggle to retain what you read or stay focused while learning
Need practical strategies to prepare for tests or write assignments with less stress
Support others in a learning environment and want tools to pass along
Are ready to bring more structure and purpose to your learning routine

By the end of this session, you’ll have a set of practical techniques to help you study more effectively, reduce stress, and stay in control of your learning.

Workshop Format

This interactive workshop is designed to help you explore how people learn and what you can do to support your own learning. You’ll work through a variety of learning methods and approaches that can be used in formal and informal settings. Through individual reflection, small group dialogue, and structured activities, you’ll examine how to plan for learning and engage in learning activities effectively.

You’ll also take away a practical workbook with tools, examples, and checklists to use back on the job.