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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Flexible schedule
7 hours to complete
Learn at your own pace
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

3,047 reviews

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
7 hours to complete
Learn at your own pace
98%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Compare two modes of thinking and their effective use.

  • Identify the cause of procrastination and how to stop doing it.

  • Explain how sleep and exercise improve learning and memory.

  • Discover how active learning can help you study more effectively.

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Assessments

4 assignments

Taught in English

There are 3 modules in this course

Based on one of the most popular open online courses in the world, this course gives you easy access to the learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines. No matter what your current skill level, using these approaches can help you master new topics, change your thinking and improve your life.

This course explains: * Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process * How to avoid "rut think" in order to think outside the box * The value of metaphors in developing understanding * A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinating If you’re already an expert, these strategies will turbocharge your learning, including test-taking tips and insights that will help you make the best use of your time on homework and problem sets. We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first—the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. Filled with animations, application questions, and exercises, this course makes learning easy and fun!

In this module, we'll use metaphor and analogy to help you more easily understand key ideas about how your brain works. You will discover two modes of thinking—you can use these modes in different ways to improve your learning. We will also show you a powerful tool for tackling procrastination, give you some great memory tips, and point out why "sleeping on it" can be a good idea!

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt4 plugins

5 videosTotal 25 minutes
  • Video 1: Easy Does It: Why Trying Too Hard Can Sometimes Be a Problem!5 minutes
  • Video 2: Using a Tomato to Avoid Putting Things Off6 minutes
  • Video 3: Broadening Your Passions4 minutes
  • Video 4: Fun with Space Aliens5 minutes
  • Video 5: How to Wake Up Smarter5 minutes
1 readingTotal 5 minutes
  • Welcome and Meet the Instructors5 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 20 minutes
  • Module 120 minutes
1 discussion promptTotal 15 minutes
  • Discussion: Reward Yourself15 minutes
4 pluginsTotal 42 minutes
  • Focused vs Diffuse Drag and Drop10 minutes
  • Can you recognize a Pomodoro?18 minutes
  • Can you find the parts that help you learn?7 minutes
  • Sleep and Memory7 minutes

In this module, we explore the brain’s process for storing information in long-term memory in an easy to understand metaphor involving a school bag, a locker and an octopus. Then, we will talk about some of the best ways to access your brain’s most powerful long-term memory systems, like metaphor, recall, memory palace and rhyming.

What's included

6 videos2 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

6 videosTotal 27 minutes
  • Video 6: We Love Metaphors!3 minutes
  • Video 7: Recall5 minutes
  • Optional Video: How to Integrate a Flashcard Retrieval Practice System into This Course4 minutes
  • Video 8: Working Memory5 minutes
  • Video 9: Slick Tricks to Build Your Memory5 minutes
  • Video 10: Even Crazier Memory Tricks4 minutes
2 readingsTotal 20 minutes
  • Recall Exercise10 minutes
  • The Memory Palace Technique10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 20 minutes
  • Quiz: Module 220 minutes
2 discussion promptsTotal 30 minutes
  • Discussion: Metaphors to Help You Learn15 minutes
  • Discussion: Mnemonics15 minutes

In this module, we’re going to talk more about important ideas and techniques that will enhance your ability to learn. You’ll also discover how to avoid “information overload,” and how to recognize your own strengths. Fighter pilots and surgeons use checklists to help them with their critical duties—you can use a similar checklist to help you prepare for tests. Ultimately, you will learn more about the joys of living a life filled with learning!

What's included

6 videos5 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts3 plugins

6 videosTotal 29 minutes
  • Video 11: How Rachel Almost Backed the Car into a…6 minutes
  • Video 12: Who Stole My Parking Spot? The Challenges of Information Overload5 minutes
  • Video 13: How to Pump Up Your Brain4 minutes
  • Video 14: Surprises About Learning: Your Worst Traits Can Be Your Best5 minutes
  • Video 15: How to Do Well on Tests5 minutes
  • Video 16: The Keys to Success in Your Learning4 minutes
5 readingsTotal 60 minutes
  • Test Checklist5 minutes
  • My Learning Journal10 minutes
  • Please Rate this Course on Class Central10 minutes
  • Learning by Teaching30 minutes
  • Recommended Books5 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes
  • Module 320 minutes
  • Quick self-check30 minutes
2 discussion promptsTotal 25 minutes
  • Discussion: Pump Up Your Brain15 minutes
  • Discussion: Implementing the Keys to Success10 minutes
3 pluginsTotal 24 minutes
  • School Bag & Locker Hotspot9 minutes
  • Do you remember the steps for a "Hard Start Approach"?10 minutes
  • Course Survey5 minutes

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Arizona State University
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Reviewed on Aug 21, 2021

It is useful and interesting course. This course help me to understand about two different modes of thinking, how to avoid procrastination and understand the way to learn better and effectively

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Reviewed on Jun 20, 2020

found this course very informative. Understanding how brain neurons works and how any one is able to perform their best by doing the right tricks of learning was wonderful.

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Reviewed on Jan 8, 2023

The course and animations were fun! I learned just a bit, but it still was useful to refresh some knowledge and gain different perspectives and accessible explanations

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