Welcome to SSC Academic Skills Workshops
Connect With Others to Improve Your Skills!
Our academic skills workshops (offered via Zoom and on campus) are a great way to connect with other students and share strategies for success. We also have a variety of online resources and videos to help you improve your skills.
Skills Workshops--now on Zoom and on campus!
Just click the link below to join a workshop – no need to register in advance. Follow the prompts on your screen to sign in and select from a list of available workshops. Here are some more tips:
- Plan to join the Zoom session a few minutes early in case of sign-in difficulty. You will use your CWID (student ID number) and birthdate to sign in.
- Join audio and make sure to have a working microphone and speaker to interact with the presenter and other students. Turning on video is appreciated too!
- If no one admits you to the Zoom session, check the schedule again. The Zoom room is only open when there's a workshop is in session.
- If you get stuck during sign-in, there is a "Problems Signing In?" link that will take you directly to the Zoom session; the host will help you complete the sign-in after the session.
- Need verification of attendance? We will provide a virtual verification screenshot at end of each session.
Questions? Email Diana at alvesdelimadiana@deanza.edu
Skills Resources
You'll find online resources and videos on many topics by visiting our Canvas site. (While you're in Canvas, select Courses > SSC Resources > Modules)
Fall 2024 workshops begin October 9
Workshops are on Zoom and on Campus
Schedule is subject to change...please re-check before you attend.
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October 14-18 (Week Four)
Date Location Time Topic Presenter Wednesday, 10/16/2024
Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Growth Mindset for Hybrid Learning Diana Zoom 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Wisdom for Writing: Find the Joy & Your Voice Kanako Zoom 4:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. Starting Your Application (or Scholarship) Essay Victoria Thursday, 10/17/2024
Zoom 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Reading Strategies Diana Zoom 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Managing Stress SSC Tutors Zoom 3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. Starting Your Application (or Scholarship) Essay Victoria Friday, 10/18/2024
Zoom 9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Time Management Pablo -
October 21-25 (Week Five)
Date Location Time Topic Presenter Monday, 10/21/2024
Zoom 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools Wisely Diana Zoom 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Motivation and Organization SSC Tutor Tuesday, 10/22/2024
Zoom 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Managing Stress SSC Tutor Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Managing Digital Distractions Diana Zoom 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Creating Dynamic Thesis Statements Victoria Wednesday, 10/23/2024
Zoom 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Managing Stress SSC Tutor Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Tips for UC Personal Insight Questions Diana Zoom 3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. Motivation and Organization SSC Tutor Thursday, 10/24/2024
Zoom 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Avoiding Plagiarism Pablo Zoom 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Grammar Wisdom: Verb Tense System in English Kanako Zoom 4:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. Effective Body Paragraphs Victoria Friday, 10/25/2024
Zoom 9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Anti-Procrastination Pablo Zoom 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Impactful Introductions SSC Tutor -
Oct 28 -Nov 1 (Week Six)
Date Location Time Topic Presenter Monday,10/28/2027
No Workshops Tuesday, 10/29/2024
ATC 303 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Wisdom for Resilience: Lessons from Anime Kanako Zoom 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Editing and Proofreading Strategies Diana Wednesday, 10/30/2024 Zoom
10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Using Artificial Intelligence Tools Wisely Diana Zoom 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Managing Stress SSC Tutor Zoom 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Avoiding Sentence Fragments Victoria Zoom 3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. Anti-Procrastination SSC Tutor Thursday, 10/31/2024
Zoom 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Goal Setting & Motivation Pablo Zoom 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Starting Your Application (or Scholarship) Essay Victoria Friday, 11/01/2024
Zoom 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 p.m. Online/Hybrid Learning Tips & Tricks SSC Tutor Zoom 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. The Writing Process: Prewriting SSC Tutor
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November 4-8 (Week Seven)
Date Location Time Topic Presenter Monday, 11/04/2024 Zoom 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Managing Digital Distractions
Diana Tuesday, 11/05/2024
Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Tips for UC Personal Insight Questions Diana Wednesday, 11/06/2024 Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Preparing for Timed Writing Diana Zoom 3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. POV: Voice in Writing SSC Tutor Zoom 4:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. Effective Body Paragraphs Victoria Thursday, 11/07/2024
Zoom 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Managing Stress SSC Tutor Zoom 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Time Management Pablo ATC 303 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Wisdom Across Cultures: Building a Growth Mindset Kanako Zoom 4:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. Avoiding Run-On Sentences Victoria Friday, November 8, 2024
Zoom 9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Anti-Procrastination Pablo Zoom 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Building Community at De Anza SSC Tutor Zoom 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Online/Hybrid Learning Tips & Tricks SSC Tutor -
November 11-15 (Week Eight)
Date Location Time Topic Presenter Monday, 11/11/2024
Veteran's Day Holiday!
No Workshops!
Tuesday, 11/12/2024 Zoom 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Managing Stress SSC Tutor Wednesday, 11/13/2024
Zoom 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Tests with Less Stress SSC Tutor Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Editing and Proofreading Strategies Diana Zoom 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Goal Setting & Motivation Kanako Thursday, 11/14/2024 Zoom 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Reading Strategies Diana Zoom 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Using Quotes Victoria Zoom 3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. Anti-Procrastination Pablo Friday, 11/15/2024
Zoom 9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Avoiding Plagiarism Pablo -
November 19-22 (Week Nine)
Date Location Time Topic Presenter Tuesday, 11/19/2024 ATC 303 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Managing Stress Kanako Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Preparing for Timed Writing Diana Wednesday, 11/20/2024
Zoom 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p. m. How to Talk to Your Instructor SSC Tutor Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. The Writing Process: Prewriting Diana Zoom 3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. Anti-Procrastination SSC Tutor Thursday, 11/21/2024 Zoom 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Building Community at De Anza SSC Tutor Zoom 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Avoiding Plagiarism Pablo Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Editing and Proofreading Strategies Diana Zoom 3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. Online/Hybrid Learning Tips & Tricks SSC Tutor Zoom 4:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. Active Reading: Short Stories Victoria Friday, 11/22/2024
Zoom 9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Time Management Pablo Zoom 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Tests with Less Stress SSC Tutor Zoom 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p. m. How to "Adulting" NEW TOPIC! Pablo -
November 25-29 (Week Ten)
Date Location Time Topic Presenter Monday, November 25 No workshops this week Tuesday, November 26
No workshops this week Wednesday, November 27 No workshops this week Thursday, November 28
Thanksgiving Holiday--no classes Friday, November 29
Thanksgiving Holiday--no classes
Become a Tutor!
You can improve your own skills in communication and your favorite academic subjects by helping other students learn. We provide training – and it's fun!
Questions? Contact Us
Diana Alves de Lima, Student Success Center Co-Director
408.864.8485, alvesdelimadiana@deanza.edu
Melissa Aguilar, Student Success Center Co-Director
408.864.5422, aguilarmelissa@deanza.edu