Focus, Understand, Excel: Learning in Lecture Based Courses Workshops

Title slide for Focus, Understand, Excel Workshop

For students enrolled in HIST, SOCL, PSYC, and other lecture based courses.

 

Do you find yourself listening in class but not retaining information after the lecture ends? Are your notes full of information but hard to use when it's time to study? Do you feel like you understand the material during lectures and study sessions, but "go blank" on your exams?

In the Focus, Understand, Excel: Learning in Lecture Based Courses Workshop, students learn to build a structured study system using metacognition, time management, and the study cycle to turn lectures into lasting understanding. These practical strategies help sustain attention, identify key concepts, and transform lectures. Participants will leave with actionable note-taking frameworks, active listening techniques, and a structured study plan to boost retention, confidence, and exam performance.

Register on Navigate

A confirmation email will be sent to you with in-person details or a Zoom link.

Open Navigate.

Select "appointments".

Then "schedule an appointment".

Select "Center for Academics Success" for type of appointment.

Select "Solve, Simplify, Succeed: Problem Based Courses Workshop".

Pick the date or select find available time.

Review Appointment.

Click the schedule button.

 

Spring 2026 Dates

Tuesday, March 17
10:30AM-11:30AM
LSU Center for Academic Success
Promise Scholars Space
(B-31 Coates)

Monday, March 23
12:30PM-1:30PM
LSU Center for Academic Success
Promise Scholars Space
(B-31 Coates)

Wednesday, March 25
11:00AM-12:00PM
LSU Center for Academic Success
Promise Scholars Space
(B-31 Coates)