Stride

students participating in stride program Stride is a learning skills program to help you develop learning strategies and study skills. You may attend as little or as many workshops as you would like. Various topics are offered to help you reach your full potential.

A LinkedIn recommendation will be given to you after attending five workshops.

After attending Stride, you will be able to:

Demonstrate your awareness about you think and learn.
Determine appropriate academic learning strategies that will contribute to your academic success (e.g., planning, notetaking, memory strategies, text analysis, and time management).
Discuss self-management strategies (e.g., self-awareness, assertiveness, problem-solving, and self-advocacy skills).
Identify strategies to increase your resilience while navigating academic challenges.

Topics Covered by Stride

Academic Literacy

Note taking
Reading textbooks
Reading journal articles

Learning Strategies

Study strategies
Studying for math
Multiple choice exams
Memory techniques
Mind Mapping

Time Management

Goal setting
Study planning
Procrastination
Exam preparation

Self-Awareness and Resilience

Growth mindset
Group work
Presentation skills
Perfectionism
Exam anxiety

When you have completed five Stride workshops, please email studentlearning@ontariotechu.ca for instructions on how to get your LinkedIn referral.

If you have any questions about Stride, contact studentlearning@ontariotechu.ca