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Read more ›Good note-taking skills have many benefits for students, from improving active listening to comprehension and retention. Yet, many students only record around a third of important lessons and lecture notes.
This is because note-taking is a tricky method. Not only do you have to listen, but then you...
Read more ›Many students make the same mistakes when studying, whether it's not managing their time well, not taking breaks, or only playing to their strengths. Here's how to avoid the top 10 mistakes and improve your exam performance.
Not actively engaging your brain as you studyYou may be studying, revi...
Read more ›Active studying is a learning technique that encourages students to engage with the material being studied rather than simply reading it and re-reading it. Studies show that, as opposed to passive methods, this type of learning helps with memory retention and encourages a deeper understanding of the...
Read more ›ChatGPT is a powerful artificial intelligence that provides quick answers to the user's questions. Well-documented articles show it being used to write student essays to a high standard, leaving teachers worried about how it will transform education.
Mike Sharples, Emeritus Professor of Educational...
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