What is a webshop? Who created it and why? For whom is the webshop designed? How does it work? Is there a cost to use it? Where do I start? Do I need permission to use this material? Is it protected by copyright? Where can I find more time management information? What and where is the Learning Commons? Where are the best parties this semester?

Simply put, a webshop is a web-based workshop. Like a "live" workshop, Learning Time provides information on strategies for planning time, managing the workload, and controlling procrastination, the opportunity to ask questions of experts in student time management issues, and a forum to discuss your particular time management questions and concerns with other students and Peer Helpers in your program. Our Learning Peer Helpers are academically successful senior students who've received special training. They've been there and are keen to share their insights and experiences with you.

"Learning Time" is the brainchild of a team of professional staff, student assistants and Peer Helpers from the Learning Commons - a bunch of friendly, talented individuals who are dedicated to enhancing and supporting student learning at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. One of our goals in creating this web learning experience was to make it more like a live workshop and less like a textbook. Even though it's mostly text based, we think you'll find it friendlier, warmer and a lot more personal than any text book, with opportunities to ask questions and discuss issues with other students. It's important that you know that there are real people speaking through the text - living, breathing humans behind the "I's" and the "we's." The primary content author is Maryann Kope. It's mostly my voice that you'll hear as you work your way through Learning Time. If you'd like to meet the design team, this is where you'll find us, as well as more information about how Learning Time came to be. The development of this webshop was made possible by funding from the University of Guelph's Student Life Enhancement Fund and the support, encouragement and patience of a few visionaries in the Learning Commons. You know who you are.

Learning Time has been designed primarily for students at the University of Guelph (rhymes with "self") in Ontario, Canada. Although it is currently open to students at other institutions (and you are most welcome to participate) there are references to services and resources that only Guelph students can access. In many cases, however, with a little checking you'll probably find that similar services are available on your own campus. Learning Time is intended for both undergraduates and graduates - students who've had some experience (or maybe even a lot of experience) with university and who've tried different ways to plan their time and cope with the workload, yet still may not be satisfied with the strategies and working style they've been using. They may be students who are struggling to: use their time effectively as well as efficiently (i.e. "get the most bang for your buck" or "maximum learning power from your hour") deal with challenges specific to a course, instructor, or program maintain academic success while being involved in extra-curricular activities or dealing with unexpected life situations get procrastination under control once and for all understand the role that perfectionism plays in their work habits. However, first-year students will also benefit from the information provided here, and, where appropriate, we'll refer you to introductory information elsewhere.

Start by choosing the "point of access" that best matches your needs: By Topic By Recurring/Persistent Issue or Problem By Student-Specific Needs You'll find more information about these options on the Access page. We've built in lots of overlap between them, so don't be concerned that you'll be missing something important if you're not sure where to begin. You can always see the entire contents of the site by visiting the site map, to ensure that you've covered all the topics relevant to your interests and needs.

No - well, at least not yet. Learning Time is currently free to all users. Eventually we will need to ask students who do not attend this university to pay a small fee to help with development costs. Learning Time will always remain free to registered students at the University of Guelph.

The best place to begin is the Access page.

Definitely, absolutely, YES! This material is most enthusiastically protected by copyright. If you're a registered student at a university, college or high school, you are allowed to print pages from Learning Time strictly for your own use. If you plan to use the information in any other way, or if you're not a registered student, please see the Copyright page for more information and the procedure for requesting copyright permission.

University of Guelph students have a range of options - see our Time Management page for details. For all visitors to Learning Time, we've compiled a list of links to time management information at other institutions that we have reviewed and found relevant to the needs of university students.

The Learning Commons offers a broad range of resources and services to assist our students at all levels in reaching their academic potential. We are located on the first floor of the Library, University of Guelph. Call us at extension 53632 or e-mail learning@uoguelph.ca. To learn more, visit our home page.

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