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Live, and Drop in workshops offered by Madison College Librarians and Tutors.

Spring 2025

Workshops

Spring 2025 

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Brightspace Early Adopters Workshop
Presenters: Erika Linzner & Jennifer Kasch

Join us for an engaging workshop designed especially for Spring 2025 early adopter students who are new to Brightspace. Master the essential skills you will need to succeed in your courses. We will cover system and course navigation, notifications, communications, submitting assignments, participating in discussion boards, and where to get help.

For more information on Brightspace, visit our Brightspace Student Site. To find out if any of your classes will use Brightspace for Spring 2025, refer to: https://libanswers.madisoncollege.edu/faq/416738

Intended Audience: Early adopter students using Brightspace in Spring 2025
Friday 2/7                1:30pm-2:15pm   ONLINE

Study Skills: Note-Taking
Presenter: Natasha Harrell, professional tutor
Learn how to take notes that ACTUALLY benefit you. This workshop is provided and developed through the collaboration of Disability Resource Services and the Student Achievement Center. 

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Monday 2/10  3:30pm-4:30pm  Truax Student Achievement Center room A2000 

HESI Test Prep - Resources
Presenter: Autumn Hall-Tun
Getting ready to take the HESI exam for nursing? Ensure your success by joining us for this session, which will introduce a variety of library resources specifically for HESI test prep. Resources will include online practice exams, books, e-books and more.

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Monday  2/17         10:00-10:30am  ONLINE

Brightspace Workshop for Students
Presenters: Jennifer Kasch

Learn essential skills you will need to navigate and succeed in your courses using Brightspace. We will cover system and course navigation, notifications, communications, submitting assignments, participating in discussion boards, taking quizzes, and where to get help.

For more information on Brightspace, visit our Brightspace Student Site.

Friday 5/9                    11:00-11:30am ONLINE
Wednesday 5/21            3:00-3:30pm ONLINE
Friday 5/30                     1:30-2:00pm ONLINE