Welcome to SSC Academic Skills Workshops
Connect With Others to Improve Your Skills!
Our academic skills workshops (offered via Zoom) 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)
Winter 2025 workshops January 29-March 14
Workshops are on Zoom
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January 27-31 (Week Four)
Date Location Time Topic Presenter Wednesday, 01/29/2025
Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Growth Mindset for Hybrid Learning Diana Zoom 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Writing Process: Prewriting Kanako Thursday, 01/30/2025
Zoom 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Managing Stress DSSC Tutor Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Reading Strategies Diana Zoom 3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. Creating Dynamic Thesis Statements Victoria Friday, 01/31/2025
Zoom 9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. POV: Voice in Writing SSC Tutor 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. Anti-Procrastination Pablo -
Feburary 03 - 07 (Week Five)
Date Location Time Topic Presenter Monday, 02/03/2025
Zoom 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools Wisely Diana Tuesday, 02/04/2025
Zoom 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 a.m. Campus Connections & Resources SSC Tutor Zoom 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Anti-Procrastination SSC Tutor Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Managing Digital Distractions Diana Wednesday, 02/05/2025
Zoom 11:30 p.m. - 12:20 p.m. Time Management SSC Tutor Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Managing Stress SSC Tutor Zoom 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Subject-Verb Agreement Kanako Zoom 5:30 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. Effective Body Paragraphs Victoria Thursday, 02/06/2025
Zoom 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Avoiding Plagiarism Pablo Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Managing Stress SSC Tutor Zoom 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Taking Notes in Class Diana Zoom 4:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. Using Quotes Victoria Friday, 02/07/2025
Zoom 9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Writing Process: Prewriting SSC Tutor Zoom 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Anti-Procrastination SSC Tutor Zoom 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. How to: "Adulting" Pablo -
Feburary 10 - 14 (Week Six)
Date Location Time Topic Presenter Monday, 02/10/2025
No Workshops Tuesday, 02/11/2025
Zoom 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Motivation and Organization SSC Tutors Zoom 4:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. Avoiding Run-On Sentences Victoria Wednesday, 02/12/2025 Zoom
10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Time Management SSC Tutor Zoom 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Using Artificial Intelligence Tools Wisely Diana Zoom 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Get the Verb Tense Right Kanako Thursday, 02/13/2025
Zoom 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Anti-Procrastination Pablo Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Campus Connections & Resources SSC Tutor Zoom 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Reading Strategies Diana Friday, 02/14/2025
President's Day Holiday
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Feburary 17-21 (Week Seven)
Date Location Time Topic Presenter Monday, 02/17/2025 President's Day Holiday
Tuesday, 02/18/2025
Zoom 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Online/Hybrid Learning Tips & Tricks SSC Tutors Zoom 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Managing Digital Distractions Diana Wednesday, 02/19/2025 Zoom 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Motivation and Organization SSC Tutors Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Using Artificial Intelligence Tools Wisely Diana Zoom 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Editing and Proofreading Strategies Kanako Thursday, 02/20/2025
Zoom 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. How to: "Adulting" Pablo Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Taking Notes in Class Diana Zoom 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Managing Stress SSC Tutors Zoom 4:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. Avoiding Sentence Fragments Victoria Friday, 02/21/2025
Zoom 9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Online/Hybrid Learning Tips & Tricks SSC Tutor Zoom 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Campus Connections & Resources SSC Tutor Zoom 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Anti-Procrastination SSC Tutor -
Feburary 24-28 (Week Eight)
Date Location Time Topic Presenter Monday, 02/24/2025 No Workshops
Tuesday, 02/25/2025 Zoom 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Managing Stress SSC Tutor Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Preparing for and Taking Tests Diana Zoom 5:30 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. Active Reading: Short Stories Victoria Wednesday, 02/26/2025
Zoom 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Editing and Proofreading Strategies Diana Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Building Community at De Anza SSC Tutor Zoom 3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. Motivation and Organization Kanako Thursday, 02/27/2025 Zoom 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 a.m. Managing Stress SSC Tutor Zoom 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Anti-Procrastination Pablo Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Preparing for Timed Writing Diana Friday, 02/28/2025
No Workshops -
March 03 - 07 (Week Nine)
Date Location Time Topic Presenter Monday, 03/03/2025 No Workshops Tuesday, 03/04/2025
Zoom 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 p.m. Online/Hybrid Learning Tips & Tricks SSC Tutor Zoom 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. How to: MLA Citation SSC Tutor Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Managing Digital Distractions Diana Wednesday, 03/05/2025 Zoom 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 a.m. Anti-Procrastination SSC Tutor Zoom 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Preparing for Timed Writing Diana Zoom 4:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. Avoiding Run-On Sentences Victoria Thursday, 03/06/2025
Zoom 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Editing and Proofreading Strategies Diana Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Building Community at De Anza SSC Tutor Zoom 4:30 a.m. - 5:20 p. m. Effective Body Paragraphs Victoria Friday, 03/07/2025
Zoom 9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Campus Connections & Resources SSC Tutor Zoom 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Managing Stress SSC Tutor Zoom 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. How to: "Adulting" Pablo -
March 10 - 14 (Week Ten)
Date Location Time Topic Presenter Monday, 03/10/2025 No Workshops Tuesday, 03/11/2025
Zoom 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Online/Hybrid Learning Tips & Tricks SSC Tutor Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Using Artificial Intelligence Tools Wisely Diana Wednesday, 03/12/2025 Zoom 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Managing Stress SSC Tutor Zoom 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Editing and Proofreading Strategies Diana Zoom 4:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. Avoiding Sentence Fragments Victoria Thursday, 03/13/2025
Zoom 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Preparing for and Taking Tests Diana Zoom 4:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. Active Reading: Short Stories Victoria Friday, 03/14/2025
Zoom 9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Tests with Less Stress SSC Tutor Zoom 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Anti-Procrastination Diana Zoom 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Avoiding Plagiarism Pablo
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