Study Skills - Learn more in less time

Name: Study Skills - Learn more in less time
Rating: 4.3 (237 reviews)

Study skills and mental hack you ever need to get that A in the class.

Created byMichael Cho

Last updated 9/2020

English

What you'll learn

Study methods and mental strategies to study effectively and efficiently
Note-taking techniques for different types of subjects
How to make a Master Study Guide and Mega Problem Set
How to set goals that are meaningful and actionable

Course content

4 sections • 17 lectures • 1h 29m total length

Introduction5:06
Set clear educational goals to boost motivation and performance. Explore how autonomy, competence, and relatedness drive study success and how to measure progress toward your educational goals.
Make An Educational Goal5:16
Identify meaningful educational goals by uncovering your reasons for learning and exploring suitable careers. Align qualifications with earnings to plan your chosen path.
Identify Number of Course Units to Earn a Degree3:54
Identify the number of course units needed for a degree, transfer, or certificate, and plan study hours and unit load across long, short, and year-round semesters.
Find the Right Learning Environments2:16
Identify the learning environment that suits you by choosing the right teacher, class size, format, and workflow, aligning lecture, discussion, tasks, and structure with your preferences.

Introduction2:46
Learn efficient notetaking and review strategies to boost recall and test readiness; turn notes into a study guide and repeatedly engage with the material to improve learning.
Non-Technical Note-Taking5:05
Master non-technical note-taking by organizing questions, evidence, and conclusions (plus one) to connect ideas with evidence. It helps you save time on tests and reevaluate conclusions with new evidence.
Technical Note-Taking4:33
Focus on capturing simple problems and their answers to practice concepts, prioritizing understanding over copying steps, and personalizing notes while listening to explanations.
Do's and Dont's2:52
Focus your notes on key ideas illustrated with multiple examples, skip verbatim copying, and capture teacher-led discussions, while avoiding personal anecdotes and questions not addressed in depth.
Master Study Guide5:26
Create a personalized study guide from class notes to identify key questions and evidence. Align your notes with the exam format using a mega problem set and a study plan.
Recap2:02
Define test challenges and format, including open versus closed book. Create a study guide from notes, and practice problems on a blank sheet, then review the next day.

Introduction4:12
Develop strategies to minimize distractions, re-engage quickly when attention wanders, and use short, intense focus bursts with small goals to avoid pseudo work and stay motivated.
Get Rid of Possible Distractions4:25
Identify and remove environmental distractions to keep attention on relevant information, protect memory, and maintain a clean study space that supports focused learning.
Set Learning Outcome for Yourself6:30
Set clear, time-bound study goals to track progress, stay motivated, and finish sessions confidently. Define deadlines, avoid pseudo work, and focus on completing study tasks.
Engage and Re-Engage the Main Task6:36
Stay engaged during study by planning breaks and rewards while overcoming the inner demon of self-glorification. Use 45-minute sprints and quick re-engagement to reach a flow state and boost retention.

Know Your Game Read the Syllabus13:21
Learn to use the syllabus as a roadmap to understand course goals and outcomes, manage textbooks, attendance, and communication, and plan assignments and exams effectively.
Be a Study Leader7:05
Ace your first assignment to establish credibility and become a study leader. Create and share a study guide early to build study buddies and invite collaboration.
Take Ownership8:31
Take ownership of your learning by following five principles: stay informed about your learning goals, practice regularly, seek feedback, value growth over grades, and engage supporters.

Requirements

Be able to understand conversational English
Driven to complete their associate degree, bachelor degree or occupational certificate

Description

Whether you want to learn simple ways to study better or refresh your study skills, my course will teach you how to focus on your goals and what mental tools you need to succeed in all subjects!

Not only you'll acquire powerful tools and hacks, but you will also feel empowered once you have the control of your learning experience. It is about that attitude!

You'll learn:

Set milestones and track the progress of completing a degree
Note-taking tricks in different kinds of subjects
Set yourself up for a successful study session that guarantees high grade on your exams
Take a class like a superstar

Take Control of Your Learning Experience

Too many students enter classrooms with a passive attitude and expect to be fed with information. When they finally have the motivation to learn, they cannot do well in and feel miserable when they fail their first test. Active learning is a skill, and you can master it in a short time.

Student ownership is when a student takes charge of their learning experience and learns actively and demands knowledge. It's your right to learn, and I will teach you how to get the most of your education.

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF...

You are motivated to get an education but don't have the study skills. If you don't want to struggle and spend less time study with less stress, this is the course for you.

BY ENROLLING...

you will learn the same study methods and mental hacks that helped all my students get better grades. You’ll study and learn more efficiently and effectively—getting better results with less time and stress.

Who this course is for:

Community college students
High school juniors and seniors
Transfer students

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