IMPORTANT NOTICE:

IT Services is preparing for a required upgrade to Banner from Friday, Feb. 14, at 4 p.m. to Sunday, Feb.16, at 11:59 p.m. During this period, students who are not yet connected with our office will be unable to use Clockwork to:

- Book appointments

- Sign up as a Note-Provider

- Complete online forms

Students already connected with us will not be impacted. A post-upgrade announcement will be posted on the IT Support site. Questions? Contact us at access.achieve [at] mcgill.ca or by phone at (514)398-6009.

Exam Sign-Up

Sign-up at least 14 days before your exam (applies to all timed assessments)

Icon of a person outlined in white, pointing at a smartboard, on a background of an orange circle  Learning Guide: Online Learning

Learning in an online environment requires different strategies for maintaining focus and motivation. You’ll also need time management skills to stay on top of assignments. 

Tips for Online Learning

  1. Make a weekly schedule 
    Include 6-8 hours of work per class (include lectures, labs, tutorials, etc.), meals, exercise, 7-8 hours of sleep, and hobbies. Giving yourself structure helps you stay motivated and maintain a healthy school-life balance. 
  2. Establish your study space
    Designate a space for school only, keep materials organized and together, and think of your 5 senses (is your space comfortable? Is it bright? Any distractions?). Your study space could be a desk in a separate room or a specific seat at your dining room table. Wherever it is, it’s important that you have all your materials available and distractions to a minimum (no eating, TV, or social media). 
  3. Stay organized
    Be aware of deadlines, use calendars, agendas, and to-do lists, and get familiar with the platform your class is using. McGill University supports three main platforms: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and myCourses. Knowing how to use these platforms, how to access chats and discussion boards, allows you to be fully engaged in your online learning environment. Teaching and Learning Services also has resources available to help you learn about technology used at McGill
  4. Family and friends
    Discuss expectations, set boundaries, and plan schedules. Let them know what you need from them in order to be an effective learner, and find out what they need from you in return. 
  5. Be aware of challenges
    Avoid sarcasm and be mindful of tone, be polite, use proper formatting when sending emails, be active on discussion boards, and ask questions. 


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