Tutoring Center Workshops and Study Groups
Study Groups
Interested in creating or joining a study group? Fill out this Study Group Request Form and get started right away.
Workshops
Workshops will be scheduled each month for Writing and STEM. See the current workshops and note their times and locations.
Can't Find a Workshop Time That Works For You?
There are also self-paced asynchronous workshops listed towards the bottom of this page; if you don't see a workshop time that works for you, scroll down to find out how to complete one of our asynchronous workshops. You may also consider checking out our writing handouts and DLA's (Directed Learning Activities geared towards things like APA Format, MLA Style, CMS Format and Comma Use).
Writing Workshops
Please note the date, time, mode or location (Online or the Tutoring Center in LRC-137), and how to register. See the Chart Below as well as the Workshop Flyer for October:
| Date | Time of Workshop | Workshop Title | Location | How to Register |
| October 12th | 5pm | Stupendous Study Skills | Tutoring Center LRC-137 | Arrive at the Tutoring Center at Start of the Workshop |
| October 15th | 11am | Tackle Timed Writing | Tutoring Center LRC-137 | Arrive at the Tutoring Center at Start of the Workshop |
| October 20th | 3pm | Rigorous Research Papers (APA) | Tutoring Center LRC-137 | Arrive at the Tutoring Center at Start of the Workshop |
| October 22nd | 9am | Stupendous Study Skills | Tutoring Center LRC-137 | Arrive at the Tutoring Center at Start of the Workshop |
| October 26th | 8:30am | Effectively Evaluating Resources | Tutoring Center LRC-137 | Arrive at the Tutoring Center at Start of the Workshop |
| October 29th | 3pm | Excellent Essay Writing (MLA) | Tutoring Center LRC-137 | Arrive at the Tutoring Center at Start of the Workshop |
STEM Workshops
Please note the date, time, mode or location (Online or the Tutoring Center), and how to register. See the chart below as well as the STEM Workshop Flyer for October:
| Date | Time of Workshop | Workshop Title | Location | How to Register |
| October 29th | 8:30am | Getting to Know Your Algebra Formulas and Calculators | Tutoring Center LRC-137 | Arrive at the Tutoring Center at the start of the workshop |
| October 28th | 3pm | The Unit Circle & Trig Functions | Tutoring Center LRC-137 | Arrive at the Tutoring Center at the start of the workshop |
| October 13th | 8:30am | Fractions, Decimals, & Percentages | Stem Center | Arrive at the Stem Center at the start of the workshop. |
| October 29th | 2pm | Fractions, Decimals, & Percentages | Tutoring Center LRC-137 | Arrive at the Tutoring Center at the start of the workshop |
| October 27th | 4pm | Factoring | Tutoring Center LRC-137 | Arrive at the Tutoring Center at the start of the workshop |
| October 20th | 4pm | The Cell & the Candy Factory | Tutoring Center LRC-137 | Arrive at the Tutoring Center at the start of the workshop |
| October 27th | 3pm | Microscopy | Tutoring Center LRC-137 | Arrive at the Tutoring Center at the start of the workshop |
| October 21st | 3pm | Dimensional Analysis | Tutoring Center LRC-137 | Arrive at the Tutoring Center at the start of the workshop |
| October 21st | 3:30pm | Getting to Know Your Formulas & Calculator | Tutoring Center LRC-137 | Arrive at the Tutoring Center at the start of the workshop |
Asynchronous Workshops
If you can't attend one of our synchronous workshops, please consider our Asynchronous Workshops which can be completed at any time. See instructions for our Asynchronous Workshops below.
Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition
- Review the CMS Prezi or the Print Copy and watch the video that goes over the CMS Prezi.
- Review the CMS Author-Date or the CMS Notes and Bibliographies Sample Paper depending on which version you are using for your class.
- Complete the CMS DLA.
- Email the completed CMS DLA to jmontejano@craftonhills.edu with the following subject line: Your Last Name Online Workshop Confirmation, to receive a signed digital copy as proof of completion (Example: Montejano Online Workshop Confirmation). Allow 48 hours response time. If you don't receive a confirmation email after 72 hours, feel free to send a follow up message.
Timed Writing (Blue Book) Tests
- Review the Timed Writing Prezi or the Print Copy and watch the video that goes over the Timed Writing Test Prezi.
- Follow the directions on the Timed Writing PDF as you watch suggested videos, review the timed writing web pages, and perform the self-check.
- Email the completed Timed Writing PDF to jmontejano@craftonhills.edu with the following subject line: Your Last Name Online Workshop Confirmation, to receive a signed digital copy as proof of completion (Example: Montejano Online Workshop Confirmation). Allow 48 hours response time. If you don't receive a confirmation email after 72 hours, feel free to send a follow up message.
Study Skills
- Review the Study Skills Prezi or the print copy and watch the video that goes over the Study Skills Prezi.
- Follow the directions on the Study Skills PDF as you watch the suggested videos, review the Study Skills Websites, and perform the self-check.
- Email the completed Study Skills PDF to jmontejano@sbccd.cc.ca.us with the following subject line: Your Last Name Online Workshop Confirmation, to receive a signed digital copy as proof of completion (Example: Montejano Online Workshop Confirmation). Allow 48 hours response time. If you don't receive a confirmation email after 72 hours, feel free to send a follow up message.
Evaluating Sources
- Review the Evaluating Sources Prezi or the print copy and watch the video that goes over the Evaluating Sources Prezi.
- Follow the directions on the Evaluating Sources PDF as you watch the suggested videos, review the Evaluating Resources website, and perform the self-check.
- Email the completed Evaluating Sources PDF to jmontejano@sbccd.cc.ca.us with the following subject line: Your Last Name Online Workshop Confirmation, to receive a signed digital copy as proof of completion (Example: Montejano Online Workshop Confirmation). Allow 48 hours response time. If you don't receive a confirmation email after 72 hours, feel free to send a follow up message.
How to be an Online Student
- Review the How to be an Online Student Prezi or the print copy and watch the video that goes over the How to be an Online Student Prezi.
- Follow the directions on the How to be and Online Student PDF as you watch the suggested videos, review the Zoom tutorials and Canvas guides, and perform the self-check.
- Email the completed Zoom and Online Learning PDF to jmontejano@sbccd.cc.ca.us with the following subject line: Your Last Name Online Workshop Confirmation, to receive a signed digital copy as proof of completion (Example: Montejano Online Workshop Confirmation). Allow 48 hours response time. If you don't receive a confirmation email after 72 hours, feel free to send a follow up message.
Notetaking and Planning
- Review the Notetaking and Planning Prezi or the print copy and watch the video that goes over the Notetaking and Planning Prezi.
- Follow the directions on the Notetaking and Planning PDF as you watch the suggested videos, practice notetaking, and create your own weekly schedule using the Weekly Schedule Template.
- Email the completed Notetaking and Planning PDF and your Weekly Schedule to jmontejano@sbccd.cc.ca.us with the following subject line: Your Last Name Online Workshop Confirmation, to receive a signed digital copy as proof of completion (Example: Montejano Online Workshop Confirmation). Allow 48 hours response time. If you don't receive a confirmation email after 72 hours, feel free to send a follow up message.
Directed Learning Activities
Directed learning activities are a combination of self-paced assignments and a tutor check for approval. They are a good balance between a workshop and a tutoring session and are focused on developing a specific skill.
Our Writing DLA's can be found on our Writing Tutoring Page which include Setting up a MLA Paper, Setting up an APA Paper, and Grammar.
Online Resources
If you can’t make it to one of our workshops please see these online resources below or check out the Help Section of the Online Tutoring Page:
Tips for Successful Online Students
How to Sign Up for Student Lingo Self-Paced Success Workshops