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Teaching & Learning Center

Teaching & Learning Center
The Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) is the central point for access for training and professional development at Northshore Technical Community College for faculty and staff. The Center falls under the Academic Affairs Division and is co-managed by the Planning and Academic Initiatives Office and Library Services.

Book a Librarian

Smarthinking Tutoring

Smarthinking
Smarthinking is an online tutoring center that provides a writing center, study aids, and live online tutoring. Students can access homework support as well as math and writing help. Users will log in with their NTCC email credentials.

Instructor Tutoring Session Report

Library FAQ

Where can I access more information about Open Educational Resources?	GATOR Librarians have put together an OER collections page. There are collections, Creative Commons information, and general OER information available on the page.
How can I request a visit from a librarian?	You can request a visit by using the Book a Librarian feature for your campus.
Can I request materials for the library to acquire?	Yes! Simply fill out the materials request form and the library staff will review it!
How can I find resources outside of NTCC?	You can search WorldCat to locate outside sources.
Can I access The 180 Skills training system?	Yes! Simply fill out this 180 Skills Form and your campus librarian will contact you.

Class Guides

Check out the Learning Common's Class Guides collection for your specific program page.

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PrepStep for Colleges (Formerly LearningExpress)

Basic skills improvement in reading, writing, math, and basic sciences and test preparation for academic and career testing features a new tutorial and test-preparation platform.

Credo Academic Core

Literati Academic is a library teaching tool and online research platform that provides top quality reference sources paired with point-of-need instruction.

This collection will help prepare future allied health professionals for practice across a diverse range of health care settings, whether they are learning how to draw blood, administer medications, or help deliver a baby. The videos include titles from trusted producers such as Elsevier, NEVCO, Center for Phlebotomy Education, Classroom Productions, InJoy Health Education, and others.

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