Study Tips & Tricks

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Start with these videos to improve your concentration, organization, and even limit your procrastination. 

Watch this video to learn about procrastination and some tips for overcoming it! 

Watch this video to learn how you can improve your focus and concentration for better studying!

Watch this video to learn about different planning and organizational systems and how to set yourself up for success! 

Watch this short video to learn how spacing out your study sessions can improve your memorization!

Watch this short video to learn the benefits of retrieval practice (or recall) for memorization!

Watch this short video to learn how the pomodoro technique can help you beat procrastination and maintain positivity and focus! 

Check out this 3 minute video from NAU on how to use the Study Cycle for maximum studying benefit!

Check out this 2 minute video from NAU on how to study intensely for maximum benefit!

Watch this video for key tips to help students develop effective study habits!

In this TEDx Talk, Dr. Barbara Oakley, an engineering professor and creator of the world-renowned online course "Learning How to Learn," shares her insights on how to learn more effectively and efficiently. Drawing from neuroscience research, Oakley explains the difference between focused and diffuse thinking and how both modes of thinking are necessary for effective learning. She also provides practical tips on how to improve memory retention, overcome procrastination, and enhance one's ability to learn new skills. This talk is a must-watch for college students looking to improve their study habits and achieve academic success.