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• Welcome to The Learning Commons Resources
  

  Welcome to The Learning Commons Resources

                                                                

                                                                                                                     
  

   

  Learning Commons Staff-Merritt
  

  
  

  
  

  Rita Cavaliere-Librarian	David Leggett -Library       Coordinator	Manager of  Applications  & Systems	Manager of Student Success Center
  rcavaliere@nvit.ca	dleggett@nvit.ca

  
  
   

  
  

    Heather Perry-Writing Coordinator         Glen Krajci-Math Coordinator

     hperry@nvit.ca                                         gkrajci@nvit.bc.ca

   
  
  

  
  

  
  

           

  • Announcements Forum
  • Learning Commons Hours Forum
• Library Resources
  

  Library Resources

  Check out our Library Resources Book!

  • Learning Commons Resources Book
• Student Success Centre
  

  Student Success Centre

  • Accessing Supports Online or on Campus Folder
  • Steps to Accessing EbscoHost Data Base Folder
  • Step-by-Step to Book an Appointment with Student Success Centre Folder
  • Student Success Centre Schedule & Scheduled Events Calendar Folder
  • 2020 Lower Mainland food bank and holiday support URL
  • Math - Online Resources Book
  • Math - Study Sheets Folder

    Keep these useful handouts close by for math study support.
  • Free lessons and practice questions on many topics URL
  • Writing--Paragraph essentials File

    A paragraph usually has a beginning, middle, and end. This PowerPoint explains how to write a paragraph with these essentials and uses a burger to visualize the concept. 
  • Writing--Visual essay planner URL

    Try this visual essay planner to map out your ideas! This is a useful pre-writing step to organize your paragraphs.

  • Writing, Grammer, Paraphrasing, Punctuation, What is Plagiarism Page
  • Writing--Essay Styles/Formats Page
  • Writing APA & Citations Page
  • What is an Annotated Bibliography File
  • MLA General Format Folder
  • Improving Concentration File
  • Tips & Strategies- for Test taking, Essays, Reading tips and Presentation Anxiety Folder
  • Specific Documentation Requirements Folder
  • Websites and Apps For Success File
  • More Math Resources Folder
  • MS Word and Excel Helpful Resources Folder
  • Courses/Training (As of May 25, 2021) Folder
  • Misc BC & AB Job Board (Current as of June 28, 2021) Folder
  • Lower Mainland & Area Job Board (Current as of June 28, 2021) Folder
  • Merritt & Area Job Board (Current as of June 28, 2021) Folder
• Technology Resources
  

  Technology Resources

  • Free Technology Software File

    Office 365
    

    • As an NVIT student, you have free access to Microsoft Office 365.  Instructions on installation are included.

    
    

  • Free Technology Software File

    Grammarly
    

    • Grammarly through NVIT offers not only an editing tool but a writing tool to help build your writing skills.  Work with the program to strengthen the quality of your work.

    
    
  • Online Learning Tools & Apps for Students File

    New to learning at NVIT? Start here! 

• Mental Health Resources
  

  Mental Health Resources

  • Here2talk 24/7 hotline File
  • Elder Support- Contact Information Folder
  • List of Online Mental Health Resources File
  • Counselling Services through Nicola Family Therapy for NVIT students File
  • Mental Wellness Thompson Okanagan Website Page