Learning How To Learn for Youth

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Learning How To Learn for Youth

Instructors: Dr. Terrence Sejnowski

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Flexible schedule

7 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

3,041 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

7 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

98%

Most learners liked this course

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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4 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Based on one of the most popular open online courses in the world, this course gives you easy access to the learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines. No matter what your current skill level, using these approaches can help you master new topics, change your thinking and improve your life.

This course explains: * Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process * How to avoid "rut think" in order to think outside the box * The value of metaphors in developing understanding * A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinating If you’re already an expert, these strategies will turbocharge your learning, including test-taking tips and insights that will help you make the best use of your time on homework and problem sets. We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first—the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. Filled with animations, application questions, and exercises, this course makes learning easy and fun!

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!

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt4 plugins

5 videos Total 25 minutes

Video 1: Easy Does It: Why Trying Too Hard Can Sometimes Be a Problem! 5 minutes
Video 2: Using a Tomato to Avoid Putting Things Off 6 minutes
Video 3: Broadening Your Passions 4 minutes
Video 4: Fun with Space Aliens 5 minutes
Video 5: How to Wake Up Smarter 5 minutes

1 reading Total 5 minutes

Welcome and Meet the Instructors 5 minutes

1 assignment Total 20 minutes

Module 1 20 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 15 minutes

Discussion: Reward Yourself 15 minutes

4 plugins Total 42 minutes

Focused vs Diffuse Drag and Drop 10 minutes
Can you recognize a Pomodoro? 18 minutes
Can you find the parts that help you learn? 7 minutes
Sleep and Memory 7 minutes

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.

What's included

6 videos2 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

6 videos Total 27 minutes

Video 6: We Love Metaphors! 3 minutes
Video 7: Recall 5 minutes
Optional Video: How to Integrate a Flashcard Retrieval Practice System into This Course 4 minutes
Video 8: Working Memory 5 minutes
Video 9: Slick Tricks to Build Your Memory 5 minutes
Video 10: Even Crazier Memory Tricks 4 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

Recall Exercise 10 minutes
The Memory Palace Technique 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 20 minutes

Quiz: Module 2 20 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 30 minutes

Discussion: Metaphors to Help You Learn 15 minutes
Discussion: Mnemonics 15 minutes

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!

What's included

6 videos5 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts3 plugins

6 videos Total 29 minutes

Video 11: How Rachel Almost Backed the Car into a… 6 minutes
Video 12: Who Stole My Parking Spot? The Challenges of Information Overload 5 minutes
Video 13: How to Pump Up Your Brain 4 minutes
Video 14: Surprises About Learning: Your Worst Traits Can Be Your Best 5 minutes
Video 15: How to Do Well on Tests 5 minutes
Video 16: The Keys to Success in Your Learning 4 minutes

5 readings Total 60 minutes

Test Checklist 5 minutes
My Learning Journal 10 minutes
Please Rate this Course on Class Central 10 minutes
Learning by Teaching 30 minutes
Recommended Books 5 minutes

2 assignments Total 50 minutes

Quick self-check 30 minutes
Module 3 20 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 25 minutes

Discussion: Pump Up Your Brain 15 minutes
Discussion: Implementing the Keys to Success 10 minutes

3 plugins Total 24 minutes

School Bag & Locker Hotspot 9 minutes
Do you remember the steps for a "Hard Start Approach"? 10 minutes
Course Survey 5 minutes

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Reviewed on Aug 21, 2021

It is useful and interesting course. This course help me to understand about two different modes of thinking, how to avoid procrastination and understand the way to learn better and effectively

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2020

found this course very informative. Understanding how brain neurons works and how any one is able to perform their best by doing the right tricks of learning was wonderful.

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

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