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Grow with Learning Commons Workshop Series

A guide for TCC faculty & staff that includes the descriptions and scheduling information for the Grow with Learning Commons Workshop Series and additional campus-specific Learning Commons workshops being offered.

Grow With Learning Commons Workshop Series

Southeast Campus Learning Commons Workshop Series

Scroll down or use the buttons below to explore the workshops available in each support area: 

To see the Southeast calendar of scheduled workshops please visit the Southeast Learning Commons Workshop calendar. 

If you need any assistance or have questions about workshops, please contact:

  • Audrey Wilson-Youngblood, Director of Library Services, Audrey.wilsonyoungblood@tccd.edu 
  • April Trafton, Director of Learning Support Services, april.trafton@tccd.edu

General Information

  • Learn with Learning Commons
    • Find out how the library, tutoring centers, and Supplemental Instruction can help you succeed in your courses!
  • Taste of Tutoring
    • Learn more about specific tutoring centers through this encouraging and informational workshop that provides a tour of tutoring centers, a meet-and-greet with discipline-specific tutors, and tutoring demonstrations.

Computer Support

  • Using the TCC Cloud (VDI)
    • Learn to use TCC Cloud from anywhere with internet access, gaining access to useful desktop programs such as Microsoft, Adobe, web browsers, and more.
  • MS OneDrive
    • Take an introductory tour of Microsoft OneDrive to safely store and share course assignments and work files in one convenient location, promoting collaboration on assignments.
  • Google Drive to MS OneDrive
    • Switch from Google Drive seamlessly and explore Microsoft OneDrive to enhance productivity with easy document transitions between Google and MS Office apps.

Language Support

  • Spanish Nouns and Pronouns
    • Practice nouns and pronouns such as people, numbers, gender, and formality of nouns and pronouns.
  • To Be or To Be?: Ser and Estar in the Context of Communication
    • Learn when to use the Spanish verbs "Ser" and "Estar" in the context of communicating about yourself and others.

Math Support

  • Factoring Quadratic Expressions
    • Review techniques to better understand and solve quadratic equation expressions such as x2 + bx + c and ax2 + bx + c.
  • Graphing Transformation
    • Learn how to define, evaluate, and manipulate linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
  • TSI Math: Systems of Equations and Word Problem Ratios
    • Discover how to solve two unknown variables when given two equations
  • TSI Math: Substitution of Different Equations
    • Explore using each multiple-choice option to see if a given equation is valid
  • TSI Math: FOIL and Factoring Quadratic Functions
    • Learn how to multiply two linear functions to obtain a quadratic function
  • TSI Math: Basic Probability
    • An introduction to calculating the probability of the occurrence of an event

Science Support

  • How to Find and Use TCC Virtual Tutoring Resources for Science Students
    • Learn how to access online science resources in Canvas (45 min.)
  • Study Tips for Science Curricula
    • Learn how to manage time, self-discipline, and techniques for studying science subjects (30 min.)

All Biology Courses

  • Compound Microscope Usage & Certification
    • Learn how to use the microscope and become microscope certified user (60 min.)

BIOL 1406 & 1408

  • Basic Chemistry for Biology Students
    • Review basic types of bonding including ionic, nonpolar, covalent, polar covalent, and hydrogen bonding. (60 min.)
  • Rules for Solving Genetic Problems
    • Learn how to calculate and solve genetic problems using Punnet squares (60 min.)
  • Cell Cycle for General Biology
    • ​​​​​​​Explore the major stages of cell division in eukaryotic cells (60 min.)
  • Cell Structures for General Biology
    • ​​​​​​​Review the general structure and organelles of the cell (60 min.)
  • Cellular Respiration
    • ​​​​​​​Investigate how cells extract energy from food (60 min.)
  • DNA Replication (1406, 1408, 2420)
    • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Examine the process of DNA synthesis (60 min.)

BIOL 1407 & 1409

  • Life on Earth: Plants and Fungi
    • A survey of organisms in Kingdoms Plantae and Fungi, and how to identify them (45 min.)
  • Life on Earth: Kingdom Animalia
    • ​​​​​​​A survey of the animal kingdom, from sponges through vertebrates (45 min.)

BIOL 2401 (A&P 1)

  • Anatomical Terms and Their Latin Roots
    • Review and learn terms used in anatomy and physiology (45 min.)
  • An Introduction to Bones and Bone Markings
    • Review and learn terms used for bones and bone markings (45 min.)
  • Basic Chemistry for AP Students
    • Review basic types of bonding including ionic, nonpolar, covalent, polar covalent, and hydrogen bonding (45 min.)
  • Brain Structures and Functions
    • Discuss the major regions and subdivisions of the brain along with their functions (60 min.)
  • Cell Membrane, Transport, and Organelles
    • Explore the structure and function of the cell as the basic living unit of the human body (60 min.)
  • Cellular Anatomy of the Muscles
    • A close examination of the cellular mechanisms and proteins that make up the muscles (60 min.)
  • Epithelial and Connective Tissues
    • An overview of the different types of epithelial and connective tissues, including function, location, and microscopic histology (60 min.)
  • Organ Systems
    • Learn about the eleven organ systems in the human anatomy and their functions (45 min.)
  • Nervous Tissue Structure and Function
    • Review the structural and functional characteristics of nervous tissue (60 min.)
  • Structure and Anatomy of the Joints
    • An overview of the different structures of joints in the human body, as well as a coorelation between form and function (60 min.)
  • Medical Terminology
    • Study the word elements used in clinical applications (60 min.)  

BIOL 2402 (A&P 2)

  • ABO Blood Typing
    • Learn about Rh factor, the different types of blood (ABO) and how to classify between donors and receivers of those blood types (60 min.)
  • Events of the Cardiac Cycle
    • An overview of the mechanical and electrical events to form a heartbeat, as well as how to interpret an electrocardiogram (ECG) (45 min.)
  • Heart Anatomy
    • Learn about heart structures, heart position, and functions (60 min.)
  • History of the Digestive System
    • A microscopic tour of the digestive system, including the histology of esophagus, stomach, and intestines (45 min.)
  • Histology of the Digestive System
    • A microscopic view of what makes the epithelia of each major digestive organ unique (45 min.)
  • Histology of the Endocrine Glands
    • Learn the histology of the endocrine system (45 min.)

CHEM 1406 & 1411

  • Dimensional Analysis and Unit Conversions for Chemistry
    • Review and practice the fundamentals of dimensional analysis, including squaring and cubing conversion factors (60 min.)
  • Scientific Math for Chemistry Students
    • Review and practice the fundamentals of significant figures, rules for rounding, uses of scientific notation, and methods of solving problems with scientific notation (45 min.)

CHEM 1411

  • Bonding and Polarity for Chemistry Students
    • Learn to apply VSEPR theory, determine bond polarity using electronegativity, and determine bond hybridization and molecular polarity (60 min.)
  • Hybridization and Shape in Organic Chemistry
    • Review relevant concepts and work together in small groups to determine hybridization of an atom in a molecule along with the shape of the molecule (45 min.)

CHEM 1412

  • Equilibrium Problems and ICE Tables for Chemistry 2
    • Learn how to solve for equilibrium constant, Kc, use ICE tables, and solve for Kp for gases (60 min.)
  • Rate Laws for Chemistry 2
    • Learn to differentiate between zero, first, and second order reactants, solve for rate constant k, and use integrated rate law to solve A0, At, t, and k (60 min.)

PHYS 1401, 1402, 2425, & 2426

  • Introduction to Vectors
    • Introduce vector addition and components (60 min.)

PHYS 1401 & 2425

  • Physics Problem Solving Techniques
    • Learn techniques to effectively solve physics problems (45 min.)
  • Dive Into Work and Energy
    • Explore the functions of work and energy mathematically and in the real world (60 min.)
  • Torque and Vectors
    • A brief review of torque and its associated vectors (60 min.)

Study Skills

  • 10 Tips for Studying with AI
    • Unlock the power of AI in your study routine! This workshop provides practical insights on integrating artificial intelligence into your study routine.
  • Gamifying Your Flashcards
    • Beat the boredom of regular flashcards! Learn to gamify your paper or online flashcards so they are fun and effective.
  • General Test Taking Skills
    • Gear up for your next exam by attending a test prep workshop that focuses on general test prep skills. This workshop provides study strategies, tips, and tools for success in your exams.
  • Notes U Will Use
    • Learn how (and why) to take notes you will actually use.
  • Test Prep: Dietetics Technician, Registered Exam
    • Unlock your success in the Dietetic Technician, Registered Exam with our specialized test prep workshop, offering key study strategies, expert tips, and essential tools for success!
  • Test Prep: HESI A2
    • Prepare for the HESI A2 exam, where we infuse the learning journey with humor, engaging activities, and mutual support! 
  • Test Prep: Law Enforcement Academy
    • Gear up for your next exam with specialized test prep and study skills; offered to the Basic Police Officer Academy cadets.
  • Overview of TSIA2
    • Learn key aspects of Reading and Writing (ELAR) and Mathematics tests in TSIA2
  • TSI Reading: 5 E's Model: Finding the Main Idea and Supporting Details
    • Learn how to identify main ideas and supporting details in literary and informational texts
  • TSI Reading: Making Inferences
    • Combine clues from literary or informative test and schema to draw reasonable inferences
  • TSI Reading: Word Meanings
    • Explore different ways to determine the meaning of unknown words and phrases in literary and informative texts

Writing & Research Support

  • Building Body Paragraphs
    • Practice building strong body paragraphs (45 min.)
  • Brainstorming to Outlining
    • Learn better ways to organize your ideas (45 min.)
  • Compare and Contrast Essays
    • Learn the basics of writing a compare and contrast essay (45 min.)
  • Conclusions
    • Learn ways to wrap up your essays (30 min.)
  • Essay Essentials
    • Explore the essential ingredients that make up a great essay (45 min.)
  • Essay Survival 101
    • ​​​​​​​Explore strategies for writing essays (45 min.)
  • Introductions
    • ​​​​​​​Learn several ways to write the first paragraph of your essay (45 min.)
  • Short Answer Essay Questions
    • ​​​​​​​Learn how to answer short answer essay questions (45 min.)
  • Thesis Statements
    • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Discover ways to write an effective thesis statement (30 min.)
  • College Application and Scholarship Essays
    • Write effective college application and scholarship essays and avoid common pitfalls (45 min.)
  • TCC Foundation Scholarship Essays
    • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Write an effective TCCF scholarship essay and avoid common pitfalls (30 min.)
  • Apostrophes
    • Learn the proper use of apostrophes (30 min.)
  • Articles
    • Learn when to use the, a, and an (30 min.)
  • Commas
    • Learn the nine basic rules and more (30 min.)
  • Fragments
    • Gain skills to write complete sentences (45 min.)
  • Parts of Speech
    • Review the parts of speech and types of sentences (45 min.)
  • Proofreading
    • Learn how to spot areas of improvement in your papers (30 min.)
  • Run-on Sentences
    • Learn simple ways to fix run-on sentences (30 min.)
  • Sentence Structure
    • ​​​​​​​Explore different ways to write sentences (45 min.)
  • Sentence Variety
    • ​​​​​​​Learn how to add variety to your sentences (60 min.)
  • Transitions
    • ​​​​​​​Enhance your writing with transitions (30 min.)
  • Verb Tenses
    • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Learn the difference between simple, continuous, and perfect tenses (60 min.)
  • Resumes and Cover Letters
    • Tips for writing an effective and professional resume and cover letter (45 min.)
  • Using Microsoft Word
    • ​​​​​​​A brief overview of how to use the various functions in Microsoft Word (45 min.)
  • Research Process: Getting Started with Research (Led by Librarians)
    •  Brainstorm research topics and learn to develop and use keywords in the search process (60 min.)
  • Research Process: AI Research Assistants & TCC Library Resources (Led by Librarians)
    • Learn to use embedded AI research assistants in library databases responsibly while evaluating their strengths and weaknesses  (60 min.)
  • Research Process: Evaluating Sources (Led by Librarians)
    • Critically evaluate information sources while thinking critically about where the information came from and why it was created (60 mins).
  • Applying Research
    • Learn how to apply research information to a speech or college essay (30 min.)
  • Integrating Quotes
    • Understand how, when, and why to use quotes (45 min.)
  • Paraphrasing
    • Learn how to paraphrase in your essays without plagiarizing (45 min.)
  • APA Format
    • Discover how to format an APA paper (60 min.)
  • APA Style References
    • Learn to write APA Style citations (60 min.)
  • MLA Format
    • Learn to format essays according to MLA standards (45 min.)
  • MLA Style Citations
    • ​​​​​​​Find out how to correctly cite sources (60 min.)
  • MLA Integrating Sources
    • ​​​​​​​Learn how to integrate sources and avoid plagiarizing (60 min.)


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  • Plagiarism
    • Recognize and avoid using uncredited work (45 min.)

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  • Analyzing Poetry
    • Learn the basics of scansion and poetic form for analyzing poetry (60 min.)
  • Critical Analysis
    • Learn the techniques to critically analyze and write about a text (60 min.)
  • Literary Analysis I: Terms
    • Learn the commonly used literary devices (45 min.)
  • Literary Analysis II: Basic
    • ​​​​​​​Learn the basics of writing a literary analysis essay (30 min.)
  • Literary Analysis III: Deep Dive
    • ​​​​​​​Learn the best practices and research-based literary analysis essays (45 min.)
  • Rhetorical Analysis
    • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Learn about and practice analyzing rhetoric (60 min.)
  • Building Academic Vocabulary
    • Learn practical ways to expand your knowledge of academic words (60 min.)
  • Implied Main Idea
    • Learn how to find the implied main idea of a text (30 min.)
  • Making Inferences
    • Identify and use clues to make an educated guess about a text (30 min.)
  • Main Idea
    • ​​​​​​​Determining the major point of a text (30 min.)
  • Note-Taking
    • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Learn how to take notes effectively (30 min.)
  • Overview of TSIA2
    • Learn key aspects of Reading and Writing (ELAR) and Mathematics tests in TSIA2
  • TSI Grammar: Conjunctions
    • Learn how to use conjunctions in conformity with the conventions of standard English grammar
  • TSI Grammar: Linking and Helping Verbs
    • Learn the difference between linking and helping verbs, ensuring conformity to the conventions of standard English grammar
  • TSI Grammar: Pronouns
    • Learn how to use grammatical pronouns in writing
  • TSI Reading: 5 E's Model: Finding the Main Idea and Supporting Details
    • Learn how to identify main ideas and supporting details in literary and informational texts
  • TSI Reading: Making Inferences
    • Combine clues from literary or informative test and schema to draw reasonable inferences
  • TSI Reading: Word Meanings
    • Explore different ways to determine the meaning of unknown words and phrases in literary and informative text
  • TSI Writing: Leveraging the Prompt 
    • Develop strategies to write your TSI essay
  • TSI Writing: Building Body Paraphrases
    • Discover tools to strengthen your TSI essay
  • TSI Writing: Finishing Strong
    • Practice ways to complete and polish your TSI essay