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study techniques for visual learners

6 study techniques for visual learners

Katie Azevedo March 23, 2017 good habits, learning styles, note-taking, study skills

Visual learners process and remember information better when the material is presented visually as opposed to orally. Therefore, visual learners often struggle in lectures but thrive in classes that encourage engagement and provide visual stimulation. (Think PowerPoints, videos, posters, SmartBoards, etc.). If this sounds like …

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Time management hack: The power hour

Katie Azevedo March 16, 2017 focus, good habits, procrastination, productivity, study tips, time management

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. When we have long-term projects or open-deadline tasks, we need some serious time management skills to get our stuff done. Without a time management strategy, we tend to procrastinate until the last minute or even avoid the task altogether. So why …

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What is executive function?

Why can’t I stay organized? The 8 executive functions and how they affect students

Katie Azevedo February 23, 2017 focus, good habits, organization, study skills, time management

  What is executive function? Executive function is a term that refers to a set of skills that enable people to plan, initiate and complete tasks. Simply put, there are 8 key executive functions that are responsible for our ability to get things done. With …

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How to stay focused while reading

Katie Azevedo February 22, 2017 focus, good habits, reading comprehension, study skills

For some of us, learning how to read was the easy part. The hard part is learning how to stay focused while reading. In other words, how do we stop zoning out?! Here’s a scenario you might recognize: You’re starting a new book in English class. …

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how to study hard material

How to study hard material: The top 3 tips

Katie Azevedo February 1, 2017 good habits, study skills, study tips

  Knowing how to study hard material is different from knowing how to review information you’re already familiar with. When the content we’re learning is new and complex, we have to use techniques that work with this type of information. Below, I list the 3 …

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How to improve your handwriting: 6 tips for better penmanship

Katie Azevedo January 26, 2017 good habits, note-taking, study tips, writing tips

Despite the fact that computers are taking over the world (sort of) and most students use a word processor to type up essays and notes, there’s still a need for good old pen and paper. But with so much time spent typing, many of my …

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how to study in a group

How to study in a group: Tips for group study sessions

Katie Azevedo January 16, 2017 productivity, study skills, study tips

Even the most independent students can benefit from a group study session. I am the absolute definition of a lone-learner, but even I — a classic solo-student — can recognize the benefits of group studying for certain occasions. And if you’ve tried group studying before …

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How to study with flashcards

How to study with flashcards: The 3-pile method

Katie Azevedo January 9, 2017 good habits, productivity, study skills, study tips, vocabulary

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Flashcards are probably one of the most commonly used study tools. Whether you use paper index cards or a digital version like Quizlet, flashcards are an excellent way to not only study new material but to learn it. But knowing how …

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What do to with old papers from school, Part 1: Toss or keep?

Katie Azevedo January 3, 2017 good habits, organization, study skills

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 …

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How to keep track of homework assignments

Katie Azevedo December 29, 2016 good habits, homework, productivity, study skills, time management

The first step to getting a good grade on an assignment is to … wait for it … do the assignment! Simple, right? Maybe, but only if you remember to do the assignment. For some students, knowing how to keep track of assignments and their …

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