Every year thousands of students enter college with the hopes and dreams of completing a degree that will change their lives. And every year thousands of students leave college campuses without achieving that dream. While there are many reasons for this, there’s one factor that doesn’t receive much attention; very few people plan for obstacles.
For students who have been in traditional classrooms most of their lives the idea of online learning sounds threatening. It doesn’t have to be. Transition to new learning formats requires the ability to adapt quickly. And adaptability is a very valuable professional skill.
Why do I have to take this class? Is this going to be on the test? Do I really need to learn this stuff? If you have ever asked any of these questions, you might be using the wrong learning approach.
Differences in people’s intellects exist. And in some subject or skill areas some individuals have higher abilities than others (math, writing, sports, music, etc). Does this mean that your chances of obtaining a good grade in Math, Chemistry or Philosophy are predetermined?
Can you be as efficient as a machine? I personally manage my daily routines with a higher degree of human touch, but it doesn’t hurt to learn new ways of doing things. Here are some strategies you can implement to manage your time and become more productive.
Blogger Tim Urban has a very unique way of explaining procrastination. On this very popular and fun TedTalk Urban describes the procrastination system, the two different kinds of procrastination, and the struggles of the rational decision-maker inside all of us.
With so many things to take care on a single day multitasking has become an essential survival skill for most of us. And the more we practice the better we do it. Or so you think.
Managing multiple projects simultaneously requires skill and practice. More often than not it helps if we have a pre-difined strategy to handle all our work. While there are multiple of methods and systems I don’t think there’s a single strategy that meets all our needs.
What is the “best” way to take notes during class? The safe answer is, it depends. The nature of the lecture, the teaching style of the professor, the type of content being studied, all are factors that could determine the most effective approach to taking notes. And with so many technological advances available today, is it still necessary to take notes?
I’m yet to find a student that really likes taking exams. Some students feel comfortable taking tests, but the majority of us are in the opposite spectrum. Having a good grade on any exam is determined by many variables, but there are three factors that could help anyone become a better test taker: practicing retrieval, avoiding mistakes and managing anxiety.
Reading at the college level requires a strategic approach. Ideas are more dense and complex, and you need to understand, apply, analyze, and develop critical thinking skills. The following ideas should help you improve your reading comprehension levels.
The science of learning has identified many study strategies that can increase retention and comprehension, yet most college professors rarely talk about these strategies. Guest contributor Dr. Claire Kamp Dush discusses four topics important for college success.