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Learning How To Learn for Youth
Learning How To Learn for Youth
Instructors: Dr. Terrence Sejnowski
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What you'll learn
Compare two modes of thinking and their effective use.
Identify the cause of procrastination and how to stop doing it.
Explain how sleep and exercise improve learning and memory.
Discover how active learning can help you study more effectively.
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, we'll use metaphor and analogy to help you more easily understand key ideas about how your brain works. You will discover two modes of thinking—you can use these modes in different ways to improve your learning. We will also show you a powerful tool for tackling procrastination, give you some great memory tips, and point out why "sleeping on it" can be a good idea!
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In this module, we explore the brain’s process for storing information in long-term memory in an easy to understand metaphor involving a school bag, a locker and an octopus. Then, we will talk about some of the best ways to access your brain’s most powerful long-term memory systems, like metaphor, recall, memory palace and rhyming.
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6 videos2 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
In this module, we’re going to talk more about important ideas and techniques that will enhance your ability to learn. You’ll also discover how to avoid “information overload,” and how to recognize your own strengths. Fighter pilots and surgeons use checklists to help them with their critical duties—you can use a similar checklist to help you prepare for tests. Ultimately, you will learn more about the joys of living a life filled with learning!
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6 videos5 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts3 plugins
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Reviewed on Jan 8, 2023
The course and animations were fun! I learned just a bit, but it still was useful to refresh some knowledge and gain different perspectives and accessible explanations
LR
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Reviewed on May 12, 2019
I am still seeing octopede/octopuses with tentacles in backpacks or lockers. Wonderful!!! I am a therapist who works with all age children and this will be extremely helpful! Thank you to all of you.
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Reviewed on Mar 17, 2021
It is a great course filled with many tricks and techniques to make learning easy. I have learned a lot from this course, specially knowing how my brain works. It'll help me to learn more effectively.
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