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4 Tricks To Learn More Efficiently

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The age that children usually learn to read is between 5 and 7 years old, but that’s only when they’re getting started. Individuals’s reading levels will evolve and improve over time , developing a larger vocabulary and a deeper understanding of language over the years. On average, an adult usually reads just over 200 words per minute, compared to a college student who on average reads about 325 words per minute. You see, reading is something you can work and improve on, which may be the key to success for students who are under the pressure of exams and need to make the most of their time. Speed Reading: 4 Key Areas Accomplishing a faster way to read isn’t simply about getting through more material faster, it’s about comprehending information quicker and better than before. If you want to learn more efficiently by speed reading, the four areas outlined below will help you get to there.

How to Search Google To Get Better Grades

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Have you ever typed a search term into Google and noticed that you get hundreds of millions of search results? Google tells us that less than 20% of people look at the second page of search results – but what if the answer you are looking for is on page 30! How can you be sure that you are finding the most relevant and appropriate information when you search Google ? If you are anything like most students (and teachers) your Google Search strategy will go a little something like this… You randomly type in a search term, quickly scan over the first 5 or 6 search results. Nothing grabs your attention, so you delete your search term and repeat the process. Alas, there is still nothing that seems to jump off the page at you so you delete that search term and randomly type in another, hoping that this time the Google gods will favour you and give you what you are looking for. Sound familiar? Here is how to search Google in a quick and easy way to find the right information...

Top Most Apps for College Students for 2015

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How many student apps do you think are available right now? Between the iTunes App Store, the Google Play Store and the Amazon store, your mobile device will run out of space before you can download the really juicy finds to help you improve your productivity and learning . With so many apps out there, how do you know which ones are worth spending time getting to know? We’ve done the hard work and sampled the top apps so we can recommend them to you. In this article we highlight the crème-de-la-crème of student apps by selecting which tech tool you need for all areas of student life. Get your fingers ready to hit download on these best apps for college students. Did we mention that they’re all free?! 1. Storage Dropbox : Modern studying can easily become a mismanaged mess without the right tools to help you keep organized. Dropbox can help you handle all of your documents, photos and videos in one accessible place whether you’re in college, relaxing in your d...

eLearning Trends to Enhance your Lessons

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If you spend time hanging around education blogs and social networks, you will have noticed the rising number of elearning trends out there, most of which claiming that they are the ‘ultimate’ one. In this context, it might be difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff and select the trends that will add value to your lessons. Identifying key elearning trends is especially tough considering the fact that different names are used to refer to the same concept, causing even further confusion. For instance, consider the following learning strategies: case-based learning, challenge-based learning, project-based learning, problem-based learning, team-based learning, work-based learning, inquiry-based learning and passion-based learning. It’s a lot to handle, right? Wait! Do you want to know a secret? All of them are actually the same thing so don’t let confusing

How Top Students Learn

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We all know someone who is outstandingly brilliant at learning. They are the Stephen Hawking or Marissa Mayer of your class and you’re probably scratching your head wondering why you can’t do it too, am I right? Many students lose motivation when someone else is thriving and you feel as though you’re lagging behind. This is not uncommon but if you’re thinking their learning ability is simply due to good genetics, you’re wrong. It’s more likely that they are using better study strategies than you. There’s a bunch of good habits for students high-achievers are already following that may surprise you. Follow these learning tips to take the lead! Top students learn by:

How to Beat Exam Stress in 10 Easy Ways

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Every student who aims to become a high-achiever will experience exam stress . It’s an unavoidable part of student life that can be a tough nut to crack. Remember, stress exists for a reason and you can choose to let it be your downfall or use it to drive you to improve your work. To combat exam stress, firstly you need to understand the reasons behind this heightened anxiety. Then you can establish methods to reduce the pressures you feel. Researchers have uncovered some common explanations for this: Low motivation levels Lack of preparation and planning High expectations from others Competition from peers The difference between a student who allows stress to overwhelm them and someone who uses it to push them harder is what they do when they are facing that brick wall mid-study. Admirable students will pause, reflect and choose a path that will help them overcome the impasse, not just wait for the wave to engulf them.

Learn Ways to Study Better than 99% of your Classmates

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When we look for advice on how to study better, most articles trot out the same old factors: create a study schedule, review it frequently, get plenty of sleep, and so on. Now while tips like these will almost certainly be effective in helping you reach your goals, we’re going to go a step further. We’re going to give you tips that aren’t so common – but ones that will help propel you beyond 99% of your fellow students all the same! 1. Combine various sources and form your own view Generally speaking, students look for good, reliable notes (either from classmates, books, online or  resources) and then rush off to school, feeling well prepared. This approach can be successful, but in order to excel, it’s best to compare several sources (books, presentations, videos and so on) and combine these together by creating your own study material.

Learning by Teaching: Deeper Learning Experience

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Did you know that first-born children are apparently more intelligent than their younger siblings? In two studies published in the journals Science and Intelligence , researchers found that first-borns exhibit a higher IQ. But they aren’t simply born brighter; they’ve worked at it – their higher IQ is strongly linked to the time they’ve spent teaching their younger brothers and sisters. But if you’re not a first-born child, don’t worry. These findings can still offer you a massive consolation in your student life; namely, that teaching makes you a better learner because it makes you work harder to understand, remember and apply what you are studying. According to John Nestojko, a psychologist at Washington University in St. Louis, “when teachers

Ways to Develop a Growth Mindset For Better Learning

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Perfection is an illusion, something for students to strive towards, which ultimately means that falling short is inevitable. But don’t worry, that’s actually a good thing. Let us tell you why. Wouldn’t it be great if you could easily achieve perfect scores in all of your exams, essays and class projects? Well, in the short term, maybe it would. But long term? Definitely not. In fact your overall development as a student would probably suffer if everything was really easy all the time. That might sound strange, but it’s true. That’s because tackling difficult problems is an essential part of exploring what you are truly capable of. This is how you view things when you have a growth mindset. What is a growth mindset? Simply put, students with a growth mindset believe that intelligence is something that can be