By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. There are a lot of misconceptions floating around about how to be a “good” student. Included in these common myths are false ideas about study habits, memorization, and time spent on homework. In this tutorial, I share 4 common myths about …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. I have been using Status Notes for years. Of course, back then I had no idea that I would make them into a thing and eventually name them Status Notes, but over time I realized I should share my strategy. The …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. I’ve covered note-taking strategies more than any other topic on my blog and YouTube tutorials. That’s because taking notes is a pillar of learning, no matter your situation. Taking notes is also super important for professionals to master – so whether …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Remote learning is challenging even for typical learners. But students with ADHD have a unique set of the challenges that are magnified during remote or hybrid learning. As an executive function coach who specializes in ADHD, I hear from parents weekly …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Most things run smoother if they’re routinized. In other words, our mornings are less hectic if we follow a predictable series of events; our weekdays are more productive if, again, we follow another predictable series of events. I suggest that students …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Whether you’re taking online classes, hybrid classes, or full in-person classes, I suggest you establish a Sunday planning routine. What makes this a planning routine for students, and not just for people in general, is that it includes admin / management …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. This post is one of many resources in my anti-procrastination series. I’ve included links to the other resources throughout this post and at the end. I start each post in this series with a list of the 6 common reasons most …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. I know, I know. You have no time. Neither do I. Neither does anyone. So below are eight time-management tips for you. And for every student ever. Also, when you’re done, you definitely want to come back and learn about the …
You’re here because you want to know how to pick and use an assignment notebook. But I’m going to start by giving you the best assignment notebook tip ever: write it down. Write down assignments. Write down due dates. Write down appointments. Write it all …
This is Part 1 of a 2-Part series about organizing school papers. When you’re done reading this post, check out Part 2, which is all about the Limbo Folder. Students accumulate a ton of papers over the year, from worksheets to quizzes, from essays to …