Learning How To Learn for Youth

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Learning How To Learn for Youth

Instructors: Dr. Terrence Sejnowski

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Flexible schedule

7 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

3,042 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

7 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

98%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Compare two modes of thinking and their effective use.
Identify the cause of procrastination and how to stop doing it.
Explain how sleep and exercise improve learning and memory.
Discover how active learning can help you study more effectively.

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4 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Based on one of the most popular open online courses in the world, this course gives you easy access to the learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines. No matter what your current skill level, using these approaches can help you master new topics, change your thinking and improve your life.

This course explains: * Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process * How to avoid "rut think" in order to think outside the box * The value of metaphors in developing understanding * A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinating If you’re already an expert, these strategies will turbocharge your learning, including test-taking tips and insights that will help you make the best use of your time on homework and problem sets. We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first—the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. Filled with animations, application questions, and exercises, this course makes learning easy and fun!

In this module, we'll use metaphor and analogy to help you more easily understand key ideas about how your brain works. You will discover two modes of thinking—you can use these modes in different ways to improve your learning. We will also show you a powerful tool for tackling procrastination, give you some great memory tips, and point out why "sleeping on it" can be a good idea!

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt4 plugins

5 videosTotal 25 minutes

Video 1: Easy Does It: Why Trying Too Hard Can Sometimes Be a Problem!5 minutes
Video 2: Using a Tomato to Avoid Putting Things Off6 minutes
Video 3: Broadening Your Passions4 minutes
Video 4: Fun with Space Aliens5 minutes
Video 5: How to Wake Up Smarter5 minutes

1 readingTotal 5 minutes

Welcome and Meet the Instructors5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 20 minutes

Module 120 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 15 minutes

Discussion: Reward Yourself15 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 42 minutes

Focused vs Diffuse Drag and Drop10 minutes
Can you recognize a Pomodoro?18 minutes
Can you find the parts that help you learn?7 minutes
Sleep and Memory7 minutes

In this module, we explore the brain’s process for storing information in long-term memory in an easy to understand metaphor involving a school bag, a locker and an octopus. Then, we will talk about some of the best ways to access your brain’s most powerful long-term memory systems, like metaphor, recall, memory palace and rhyming.

What's included

6 videos2 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

6 videosTotal 27 minutes

Video 6: We Love Metaphors!3 minutes
Video 7: Recall5 minutes
Optional Video: How to Integrate a Flashcard Retrieval Practice System into This Course4 minutes
Video 8: Working Memory5 minutes
Video 9: Slick Tricks to Build Your Memory5 minutes
Video 10: Even Crazier Memory Tricks4 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Recall Exercise10 minutes
The Memory Palace Technique10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 20 minutes

Quiz: Module 220 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 30 minutes

Discussion: Metaphors to Help You Learn15 minutes
Discussion: Mnemonics15 minutes

In this module, we’re going to talk more about important ideas and techniques that will enhance your ability to learn. You’ll also discover how to avoid “information overload,” and how to recognize your own strengths. Fighter pilots and surgeons use checklists to help them with their critical duties—you can use a similar checklist to help you prepare for tests. Ultimately, you will learn more about the joys of living a life filled with learning!

What's included

6 videos5 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts3 plugins

6 videosTotal 29 minutes

Video 11: How Rachel Almost Backed the Car into a…6 minutes
Video 12: Who Stole My Parking Spot? The Challenges of Information Overload5 minutes
Video 13: How to Pump Up Your Brain4 minutes
Video 14: Surprises About Learning: Your Worst Traits Can Be Your Best5 minutes
Video 15: How to Do Well on Tests5 minutes
Video 16: The Keys to Success in Your Learning4 minutes

5 readingsTotal 60 minutes

Test Checklist5 minutes
My Learning Journal10 minutes
Please Rate this Course on Class Central10 minutes
Learning by Teaching30 minutes
Recommended Books5 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Module 320 minutes
Quick self-check30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 25 minutes

Discussion: Pump Up Your Brain15 minutes
Discussion: Implementing the Keys to Success10 minutes

3 pluginsTotal 24 minutes

School Bag & Locker Hotspot9 minutes
Do you remember the steps for a "Hard Start Approach"?10 minutes
Course Survey5 minutes

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Reviewed on Jan 25, 2023

Very nice .It will help me to reshape my brain and and also learn better in future and it will also help me to set a time frame for everything I want to do in life .THANK YOU GUYS VERY MUCH.

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2020

I learn so much from this course. It really helps me improving my learning and the way the message was conveyed really helps the youth to understand. Thank you so much for all the lesson and sharing!

Reviewed on May 8, 2020

highly recommend!! made me have a whole new approach on learning and was enjoyable and easy to follow. these tips that i have learnt are something that i will use in my whole life.

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