Listen to Learn : Improving focus while listening

Name: Listen to Learn : Improving focus while listening
Rating: 4.3 (10 reviews)

A course that will help students to listen to lectures and videos effectively

Created byRupak Shah

Last updated 8/2021

English

What you'll learn

Avoiding the embarrassment of not missing something important while listening
Actively engaging with the speaker and not feeling sleepy while listening
Saving time on self-study as important concepts are already understood in the class
Listening to videos without losing concentration

Course content

5 sections • 33 lectures • 1h 21m total length

Welcome1:41
Rupak Shah guides you to build a sustainable reading habit with tools to read up to 52 books a year. Explore habit-formation psychology and stay focused while reading.
Course Flow1:21
discover the course flow, mindset shift for better listening, create an optimal listening environment, and learn effective note-taking with guidance on good and bad approaches to listening and concentration.
Contents applicable to all0:54

Mindset shift 1 - Stop blaming, take responsibility2:13
Mindset 2 - Retain when information is new2:10
Mindset shift 3 - Why it's not your fault that you get distracted easily1:35
Shift your mindset around distraction, recognizing that fast brain processing and daydreaming are normal, not your fault, and discover practical steps to improve focus while listening.
Mindset shift 4 - Don't try to impress2:00
Mindset shift 5 - overview first1:36
Mindset shift 6 - Listen to deliver2:21
Mindset shift 7 - Importance of Body language2:48
Open body language and eye contact boost listening, because the mind follows the body; maintain focus with proper sleep and eating nicely, especially during long sessions.
Mindset shift 8 - Doodling is a good thing3:17
Write down all the thoughts3:32

Quality of notes1:41
Prioritize note quality over quantity to improve focus while listening. Capture essential points from the teacher and use a quick chapter overview to guide your notes.
Use short forms2:16
Use short keywords as anchor words to capture concepts, turning listening into instant recall by noting in keywords rather than full sentences, and linking them with a brief whiteboard summary.
VCU2:27
Different Highlighters1:51
Mind Maps2:39
Cornell Notes4:28
Spaced repetition2:45

Introduction0:52
Discover how online courses offer flexibility to watch as many times as you want and adjust playback speed, helping you maximize focus while listening.
Deciding the correct time1:40
Decide the best time for focused listening by reflecting on when you concentrate best, such as night or your second option, to maximize learning.
Writing notes1:54
Watching it in Full screen3:10
Increase the play speed4:37
Watching videos in one Batch2:20
Pause a video and reflect3:25
Pause a video and reflect to boost focus while listening, connect new ideas to prior knowledge, and summarize takeaways to improve long-term retention and application.
Thank you for watching the course1:24
Encourage turning listening into action by making notes, taking steps after listening, and sharing outcomes to strengthen focus.

Requirements

Should know the importance of improving listening skills

Description

Your benefits from this course:

Avoiding the embarrassment of not missing something important while listening.
Actively engaging with the speaker and not feeling sleepy while listening
Saving time on self-study as important concepts are already understood in the class
Listening to videos without losing concentration

Whenever it comes to improving your memory skills, we are always focused on improving reading skills and retention skills. But what about listening skills?

Listening is the first step in which information gets introduced. But you still take your listening skills for granted, assuming it will be focused on when required. I am sure that is not helping you.

Same goes for e-courses. People think watching videos is a simple activity, and assume that they will automatically be focused while listening to them. But I am sure that you have experienced that it’s not so easy to listen with concentration. That is why I have created this course.

By the end of this course you will learn:

8 mindsets shifts to make you a better listener
Body language tips to automatically improve your concentration while listening
Effective note-making skills to retain the maximum of what you are learning
Watching an e-learning course in a way to maximize learning

Who this course is for:

A high school to post graduation student
A professional who loves to attend trainings
A person who love to learn via online e courses

Listen to Learn : Improving focus while listening

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 4min

Mindset shift9 lectures • 22min

Action steps6 lectures • 19min

Making Effective Notes7 lectures • 18min

Effectively listening to an E course8 lectures • 19min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: