Skills, Strategies and Habits for academic success
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4 Steps to take when too tired/unmotivated
Pomodoro Technique
Make studying fun (or at least more tolerable)
Role Model/Body Double technique
Writing 5 paragraph essays using organizers
Cornell Note taking method
Self-advocacy in the classroom
“Ask one good question” technique
Importance of a good night’s sleep
How nutrition and exercise affects learning
Meditation to develop the “focus muscle”
Documentary Star Technique
Tips for effective collaboration
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Brain reset through movement
Gamifying study for motivation and focus - Play “Beat the Clock”
“Nothing But…” technique to increase focus and efficiency through reduction of cognitive switching penalties
“Amnesia” Technique
WOOP or SMART goals
Organization and time management through use of a planner
“Next Notes” in unfinished projects
Organization through use of folders (physical or digital)
Batch Tasking
Paragraph summaries for reading comprehension
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Spaced Repetition
8 Ways to better make and study flashcards
Improving memory
Memorization Techniques
Taking great notes
Overcoming cell phone distraction & addiction
Feynman Technique
Dr. Lobdell’s Study Less, Study Smart tips
Habit Tracking to create good habits - Martin System
Sharpening The Saw
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Answering Essay Questions