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Crack the code to study techniques

The webinar series has 4 presentations:

  1. Prepare for lectures
  2. Get the most out of the lecture 
  3. Use what you have learned in the lecture
  4. Achieve a sustainable study routine 

Preparing for classes is merely about doing your homework?

WRONG!

Webinarrecording from September 23rd 2024

Content

See part 1 of the webinar series “Crack the Code to Study Techniques” and learn more about:

  • Preconceptions – What are they and why are they crucial for preparing for lectures?
  • Themes and Keywords - Is 10 minutes enough to be prepared for your lecture?
  • Mind Maps - Yes, perhaps 10 minutes is enough. But sometimes it is not
  • YouTube, Hestenettet, Wikipedia, Copilot, and More - Your new best friends when preparing for lecture.
  • Course Descriptions – Your most challenging friend that hopefully becomes your very best friend in the end.
  • Curriculum - And why all us advisors cringe when students use the word “homework” for curriculum.
  • In-Depth Reading - How you can use the margins, underlining, headings, and white space around the text to your advantage.

Overall, this webinar is about preparing wisely and consciously for your lectures.

It’s about quickly writing down everything the teacher says on your laptop?

WRONG!

 Webinarrecording from October 30 2024

Content

Watch part 2 of the webinar series “Crack the Code to Study Techniques” and learn more about:

  • Attending lectures - What is the purpose of attending lectures?
  • Themes and keywords - Can you leave your computer quietly in your bag?
  • Taking good notes - Yes, it might be smart, but it’s all about what’s right for your learning.
  • Instructors - Why we advisors cringe when students use the word “teacher” for their instructor.
  • Fellow students - Some thoughts on where to sit in the classroom.
  • Asking questions - What are smart questions?

Overall, this webinar is about participating wisely and consciously in lectures.

You can have the rest of the day off when the lecture is over?

WRONG!

 

Content

See part 3 of the webinar series “Crack the Code to Study Techniques” and learn more about:

  • Post-lecture/class Activities - What are they and why are they important?
  • Themes and keywords - Sometimes you need to simmer the chicken broth.
  • Taking notes - Can you draw notes? Or should you sing them?
  • Memory techniques – And why all us advisors get excited about memorizing the curriculum.
  • Exams - What you’ve learned so far will be used in exams… How?
  • Use your study buddy/study group - Plug-and-play recipes for ways you and your study buddy/group can help each other.
  • The job market - Why not send a loving thought to it already?

Overall, this webinar is about how you wisely and consciously gather insights from both your preparation for lectures and the actual lectures. It’s also about connecting your gained knowledge to your exams.

It’s completely unavoidable to experience stress and anxiety during your studies?

WRONG

Content

  • Time and Energy in Relation to Demands and Effect - The most crucial continuum you’ll learn.
  • Procrastination - Use it constructively.
  • The Pomodoro Technique - And all the other delicious time management techniques.
  • Specific tasks vs. Vague tasks -Be aware how you formulate your tasks
  • SMART Goals – What ties it all together.

Overall, this webinar is about how you wisely and consciously organize your study routine sustainably using SMART GOALS


Last Updated 30.10.2024