Average student can pay attention only for 25-30 mins.After this our efficiency really tapers off.

Break Studying Into Sessions

Our brain is conditioned to certain places according to our activities.For example, the urge to use the restroom when looking at it.A dedicated study area can help us settle into studying faster and study more efficiently.

Have a Dedicated Study Area

We either studyFacts Or ConceptsConcepts need to be given higher importantance.Best way to learn them is by learning them in our own words.For Facts, Quizing can trigger recollection and help us remember.

Study Actively

Notes are crucial part of learning, they can be in any structure accordingly.They should be gone through soon after the class.

Effective Notes

S- SurveyQ-QuestionR- ReadR-ReciteR- Review

1. AcronymsRoy G Biv 2. Coined sayings1492 Columbus said the ocean blue. 3. Image association(Best according to both of them)The more emotionally evocative or weird the easier it is to remember.

Use Mnemonics

It's forces our brain to Recall.It's better if we teach someone who doesn't know about it earlier by which we can pin point gaps in our own understanding.

Best Way To Learn Is To Teach It!

Dr. Marty Lobdell's "Study Less Study Smart" lecture is an excellent hour-long overview of how to study effectively.

If you're pressed for time, though, this summary video will give you a good portion of the most useful advice from the lecture.

Watch the original lecture here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlU-zDU6aQ0

Companion blog post with my detailed notes on the lecture:

http://collegeinfogeek.com/study-less-study-smart/

My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is now out and it's free! Get it here:

http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/

If you want to get even more strategies and tips on becoming a more productive, successful student, subscribe to my channel right here:

http://buff.ly/1vQP5ar

Connect with me on Twitter!

https://twitter.com/TomFrankly

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Dr. Marty Lobdell's "Study Less Study Smart" lecture is an excellent hour-long overview of how to study effectively.

If you're pressed for time, though, this summary video will give you a good portion of the most useful advice from the lecture.

Watch the original lecture here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlU-zDU6aQ0

Companion blog post with my detailed notes on the lecture:

http://collegeinfogeek.com/study-less-study-smart/

My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is now out and it's free! Get it here:

http://collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/

If you want to get even more strategies and tips on becoming a more productive, successful student, subscribe to my channel right here:

http://buff.ly/1vQP5ar

Connect with me on Twitter!

https://twitter.com/TomFrankly

I make videos that help you be more productive - whether you're in high school, college, university, or the real world. That includes study tips to help you learn faster and ace your exams, advice on destroying procrastination, reading and note-taking strategies, and more. You can't prove that I don't fight bears in my spare time.

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Study Less Study Smart: A 6-Minute Summary of Marty Lobdell's Lecture