Some time ago, I started a very interesting MOOC in Coursera (if you read this blog, you'll probably know I really do appreciate the courses they offer). One of my biggest interests is finding ways to improve our skills, be them physical (sports, music...) or mental (studying).
Well, this course, entitled "Learning how to learn" and which is offered by Dr. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski is aimed at understanding how our memory works, why distractions occur, and how to get the most of our time studying.
In the next few entries, I intend to talk about some of the techniques and concepts they discuss. For example: what is procrastination and why does it happen?, how can I avoid it?, are there any effective ways to improve how we memorise?
If everything goes well, I'll talk of interesting elements such as chunks, pomodoro technique, use of flashcards, spaced repetition and maybe others. All this at the same time I apply them to my studies for this year's State Exams (given that if I pass, I will become a permanent teacher with a fixed job that I really love).
Well, this is enough for now. I just want to share with you this interesting information and hope you like the concepts and techniques I'll discuss.
See you all soon!
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