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Searchable Directory of Resources on How to Study Online Successfully (SOS)
Educators play a critical role in helping students succeed with their online studies. This new list of resources curated from the websites of Ontario's 24 colleges, 25 universities and 9 Indigenous Institutes is a comprehensive guide designed to support students in their online learning journey. Resources range from what to expect with online learning to study tips and tricks, time management advice, technology tools, mental health resources and more — all to help students overcome common challenges and achieve their academic goals. By sharing this list of resources with students, you’re giving them the tools they need for a positive learning experience and helping set them up for success.
| Name of Institution | Type of Institution | Department | Resource Name | Type | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algoma University | University | Student Success | Note Taking Online | Video | |
| Algonquin College | College | Student Success | Success in Online Environments | Video | |
| Algonquin College | College | Student Success | Well-being and the Online Environment | Guide | |
| Algonquin College | College | Content Hub | Essential Tips for Online Learners | Article | |
| Brock University | University | Centre for Pedagogical Innovation | Strategies for Success in Online Learning | Website with PDFs | |
| Canadore College | College | Academic Centre of Excellence | How to Survive College - Some tips to help you along | Guide | |
| Carleton University | University | Carleton Online | Online Learning Resources | Website with text | |
| Centennial College | College | Student Success | Online Learning Toolkit | Website with text and videos | |
| Centennial College | College | Student Success | Online Learning Tips | Video | |
| College Libraries Ontario | College | Learning Online Hub | Website with text, videos and quizzes | ||
| Conestoga College | College | Conestoga Online | Online Learning Tips | Website with text and videos | |
| Fanshawe College | College | Student Success | Learning to Learn Online | Self-paced course (free) | |
| First Nations Technical Institute | Indigenous Institute | Enrolment Management & Student Services | Guide to Virtual Learning Etiquette | PDF Handout | |
| Fleming College | College | Library | Learning Success Toolkit: Skills & Strategies | Modules: video and text | |
| George Brown College | College | Student Success | Are you ready for Online Learning? | Microsite | |
| Georgian College | College | Student Advising | How to prepare for an online test | Article | |
| Humber College | College | Career Centre | Online Learning Resources | Website with PDFs, videos and text | |
| Lakehead University | University | Student Success | Online Learning Webinar - How to be a Successful Learner | Webinar | |
| Lambton College | College | Online Education | Guide to Online Learning for Students | Self-paced course (free) | |
| Lambton College | College | Online Education | Tips for Success | Article | |
| Loyalist College | College | Student Success | Resources for Online Learning | Website with links to PDFs | |
| McMaster University | University | University Technology Services | Online Learning Support | Website with PDFs, videos and text | |
| Michener Institute | College | Learning Resource Collaboratory | Remote Learning Tips | Article | |
| Mohawk College | College | Student Success | Tips for learning in a virtual and remote environment | Text/YouTube Video | |
| Niagara College | College | Centre for Academic Excellence | Netiquette Tips for Online Classrooms | Guide | |
| Ogwehoweh Skills and Trades Training Centre | Indigenous Institute | Kayanase (in partnership with OSTTC) | Tips for Online Learning | Article | |
| Ontario Tech University | University | Student Success | Study Skills for Online Learning | Website with text and video | |
| Ontario Tech University | University | Student Success | Virtual Exam Kit | Website with text and images | |
| Queen's University | University | Student Academic Services | Tips for Success in Online Learning | Infographic | |
| Seneca College | College | Teaching & Learning Centre | Tools for Online Learning | Website | |
| Sheridan College | College | Library | Student Online Learning Module | Self-Paced Course (free) | |
| Toronto Metropolitan University | University | Student Success | Studying Online Learning Resources | Website with PDFs, videos and text | |
| Trent University | University | Academic and Learning Support | How to Learn Online - Resources for Online Learning | Website with videos and text | |
| University of Guelph | University | Student Success | Motivation for Online Learning | Article | |
| University of Ottawa | University | Telfer Career Centre | Best Practices for Virtual Learning | PDF Handout | |
| University of Ottawa | University | Telfer Career Centre | Four Study Tips to Prepare for Online Exams | Article | |
| University of Ottawa | University | Telfer Career Centre | 3 tips to help you master note taking for online classes | Article | |
| University of Toronto | University | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education | Online Learning Resources | Website with text, images & videos | |
| University of Toronto | University | Digital Learning Innovation | Getting Ready for Online | Article | |
| University of Toronto | University | International Foundation Program | 9 Tips to Level Up Your Online Learning | Article | |
| University of Waterloo | University | Renison English Language Institute | Online Learning Strategies: Tips and tricks to help you learn well | Article | |
| University of Waterloo | University | The Centre for Extended Learning | Getting Ready to Learn Online | Self-Paced Course (free) | |
| Western University | University | Academic and Learning Support | Tips for Excelling Online | Article | |
| Wilfrid Laurier University | University | Student Success | The Balancing Act: 10 Strategies for Successful Online Learning | Article | |
| York University | University | Student Success & Program Advising | Student Guide to Remote and Online Learning | Guide |
