Author: The Learning Scientist

In this episode, Megan and Cindy talk about their massive research project at Washburn University investigating the effectiveness of an intervention to teach first-year college students effective study strategies. The Project is huge, but asks an important question: how can we teach students to utilize strategies that we know are effective on their own to improve learning and academic success. We know these strategies work, we just don’t know a whole lot about the best way to help students learn about them and then transfer the use of the strategies to their own studying.

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Author: Barbara Oakley

Whether you are a student struggling to fulfill a math or science requirement, or you are embarking on a new career. A Mind for Numbers offers the tools to better grasp intimidating material.

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Author: TechRepublic

This article is a landing page and has many links to helpful articles on Excel. I used this resource to help me create Pivot Tables on Excel.

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Author: Registered Nurse RN

RegisteredNurseRN.com provides FREE NCLEX reviews, skills, school tips, & career help for students and nurses.

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Author: Ahaslides

This is an online presentation platform which is relatively cheap and allows for various types of anonymous participation.

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Author: Jennifer Gonzalez

Teaching strategies, classroom management, education reform, educational technology — if it has something to do with teaching, we’re talking about it. On the podcast, Gonzalez interviews educators, students, administrators and parents about the psychological and social dynamics of school, trade secrets, and other juicy things you’ll never learn in a textbook.

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Author: Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski

This course gives you easy access to the invaluable learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines. You’ll learn about how the brain uses two very different learning modes and how it encapsulates (“chunks”) information. You’ll also cover illusions of learning, memory techniques, dealing with procrastination, and best practices shown by research to be most effective in helping you master tough subjects.

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Author: Barbara Oakley and Olav Schewe

Building on insights from neuroscience and cognitive psychology, Oakley and Schewe give you a crash course to improve your ability to learn, no matter what the subject is. Through their decades of writing, teaching, and research on learning, the authors have developed deep connections with experts from a vast array of disciplines.

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Author: Queens SASS

A study plan allows you to consider how much time you may need for different courses, distribute your review time, and ensure that all courses get some attention. A study plan reduces stress, helps you keep on track during the intense exam period, and prioritizes health and balancing activities.

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Author: Centennial College

Offers free study skills, tools and learning strategies for academic success.

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