Better Sleep: Better Grades
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Dynamic Learning: Better Sleep – Better Grades
Although there’s a long history of scientific research demonstrating the importance of sleep to memory, that’s not much comfort to students who find it difficult to get a good night’s sleep – particularly when faced with upcoming tests or exams. All is not lost however, because science has also shown how it’s possible to develop […]
Spaced Repetition
The 8th film in our Dynamic Learning Series designed to introduce students to a range of important ideas and skills related to the science of studying. The series combines both theoretical insights and practical demonstrations of how an understanding of study skills can enhance student exam performance. This short film introduces a tried-and-tested technique for memorising information, both […]
Dynamic Learning: Spaced Repetition
Research has shown that when we learn new information we’ll have forgotten around 50% of it within a day and 75% of it after a week. This is called the forgetting curve and while it’s useful for getting rid of all the stuff we don’t need to remember, it can be a big problem if […]
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 […]
Revision: Rolling the Dice?
How to incorporate Elaborative Interrogation into your revision.
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: Sleep and Memory
Recent scientific research has shown us the benefits of sleep. And we’re increasingly aware that good sleep is crucial to memory and learning. Of course, just getting lots of sleep isn’t going to get you good grades. You need to understand how to use a knowledge of sleep to your advantage and this short film […]
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.