The educational system has been facing many new challenges lately due to the pandemic.
In many countries, schools and universities have shifted from a traditional way of teaching, in person, to online teaching.
This causes a lot of difficulties for students that don’t have access to a PC or to the internet.
In addition to that, the learning process is also affected. It’s more difficult to focus when you are home because you have a lot of distractions, and also many people learn things easier when they can practice what they study, especially in technical domains.
As test prep coaches and learning strategists who’ve helped countless students navigate their toughest academic moments, we know these struggles firsthand. As the exams are getting closer, we want to help students learn faster and better, so that’s why we reached out to 30 education experts and we asked them the following question:
What is your best tip for students that need to learn a large quantity of information in a short period of time?
We received amazing answers explaining different learning techniques. Most of the experts are professors and teachers and some of them are psychologists which understand very well how memory works. Keep reading to see what they had to share.
Lindsey Wander – WorldWise Tutoring
First, see what tried and true resources are already available. No need to “reinvent the wheel.” Maybe there is already a highly-reviewed guide, website, or app that you can utilize. Try to choose resources that incorporate different learning styles in order to deepen the infiltration of the info into your brain.
For instance, you can say the info on your flashcards out loud to tap into visual and auditory learning. If the flashcards are tangible, you can also randomly choose two or three and then arrange them logically based on a connection you synthesize to also tap into reading/writing and kinesthetic learning.
Second, seek help when needed. This can be in the form of online support groups, in-person study groups, or a private tutor.
Third, make studying a daily practice. While brushing your teeth, recite the info in your head. During your lunch break, complete a quiz. Before you go to sleep, study your notes. Constantly upload the info into your mind.
And lastly, laser focus on what is most challenging. Highlight flashcards, questions, notes, etc. that continue to give you trouble as a reminder to revisit those close to the actual assessment – then stop studying what you have already mastered.
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