Power Notes
In the normal course of events Power Notes are a simple way to organise your note-taking. If push-comes-to-shove, however, they can also be a very effective way to re-organise your conventional linear notes to make them more revision-friendly. Although there are a variety of patterned / visual note-taking techniques around, it’s a good bet the […]
Revision Tips
You probably won’t be too surprised to learn that this is the time of the year when revision advice is thrown around more freely than confetti at a wedding. If you’re taking an exam in the next few months it probably feels like everyone and their dog is only too willing and able to offer […]
Dual Coding: The Film
Dual coding – the 5th film in our Dynamic Learning series – is based on the idea that we process visual and verbal information in different ways and in separate parts of the brain. These then become connected in long term memory. We can use this knowledge to improve our learning and retention. Education scientists […]
Revision: Rolling the Dice?
How to incorporate Elaborative Interrogation into your revision.
Dynamic Learning: Active Learning and Cornell Notes
The third Dynamic Learning film introduces students to the Cornell Method and suggests ways it can help them improve the quality of their note-taking.
Dynamic Learning: Sleep and Memory
The second film in the Dynamic Learning series looks at the relationship between sleep and memory and shows students how to apply the knowledge of this relationship to their studies.
Dynamic Learning: The Power of Habits
The first film in our new Dynamic Learning series of Metacognition films shows students how to develop positive study habits.
Sociology Flipbooks
A range of Sociology Flipbooks covering Theory, Methods, Education, Deviance, Media and Revision.
Plus 3 bonus issues of Sociology Shortcuts Magazine.
Revision Hacks
5 ways to make your revision less painful and more productive.
Revision Workouts
Revision Workouts are structured revision tasks you can use throughout a course. The examples provided are for Sociology but the blank Workouts can be used for any subject that uses Assessment Objectives.