Course: Learning Commons Resources

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Welcome to The Learning Commons Resources

Learning Commons Staff-Merritt



Rita Cavaliere-Librarian	David Leggett -Library Coordinator	Jamie Grismer-Educational Technologist	Lisa Dewinter-Manager of Student Success Center
rcavaliere@nvit.ca	dleggett@nvit.ca	jgrismer@nvit.ca	ldewinter@nvit.ca



Serena Colwell-Accommodations and Accessibility Planner	Glen Krajci-Math Coordinator	Heather Perry-Writing Coordinator
scolwell@NVIT.ca	gkrajci@nvit.bc.ca	hperry@nvit.ca

Upcoming Lunch and Learn

Library Resources
Check out our Library Resources Book!
- Learning Commons Resources Book
Student Success Centre

NVIT HOPES YOU ARE ALL SAFE AND WELL. FACULTY WILL BE IN CONTACT TO DISCUSS FLEXIBLE LEARNING FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS SEMESTER. PLEASE CHECK YOUR TEAMS OR MOODLE FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE SUPPORT NAVIGATING YOUR COURSE WRAP UP OR ANY OTHER SERVICES THE STUDENT SUCCESS CENTRE PROVIDES PLEASE EMAIL ldewinter@nvit.ca or book support through our online booking at
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/NVITStudentSuccessCentre@nvit.bc.ca/bookings/
- 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
- 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