Learning Skillfully

Paul Penn explains how to study , how to efficiently learn.

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Improving Memorization

Tom Stafford gives three tips for memorization :

1. Practice to recall and use information, not to recognize information;
2. Study a little each day, rather than spending the same number of hours in a single marathon study session; and remember,
3. Mastery requires a lot of intentional practice; learning in ones' sleep does not develop mastery.

Mary Slaughter also wrote about studying and memorization.

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Study Habits

Beth & Dan share how Colorado State is improving students' study habits .

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Learning Strategies

Deep Patel suggests different study habits and lifestyle changes which should improve learning.

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Taking Notes

James Doubek warns that notebook computers are poor tools for taking notes, as they offer too much distraction.

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Libraries Are Quiet Study Areas

Brian Mathews interviews Scotty Walden and discovers that he uses libraries as an area to study football plays. According to Walden:

I always viewed the library as a peaceful place where I could clear my head. As an undergrad I utilized the library at least 3-4 nights a week. I am one of those students/people that is better when I can get away from other people and noise to work. I found that I could concentrate and be much more productive in the library rather than my dorm room, student center, etc.

So, when I got the offensive coordinator job I reverted back to my study habits, which was to go to the library so I could have clear thoughts and clearly organize the offense. I think everyone learns different and libraries provide many different learning paths. Some people like me work well alone in a quiet place, while others work great in small or large groups which libraries also provide.

Walden notes that he learned self discipline and religious faith at home, and that these elements are key to his success as a coach.

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Study Habits of Online Students

Devon Haynie promotes some tips on how to be an excellent online student .

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