Most of us can type very fast, but research shows writing your notes by hand will allow you to learn more.

Repeating anything over and over might not be the best way to master that task. If you practice a slightly different version, you will learn more and faster. For example, if you want to master a new presentation:

Regularly testing yourself will speed up learning. When you test yourself and answer incorrectly, you are more likely to recall the right answer after you look it up. You will also remember that you didn't remember.

Interleaving - studying related concepts or skills in parallel - improves your brain's ability to differentiate between concepts or skills. It helps you to really learn and gain an understanding at a deeper level.

According to research, regular exercise can improve memory recall.

Studying over a period of time is more effective than waiting until the last minute.

When you have to learn something new, try to associate it with something you are already familiar with. Then you only have to learn where it differs. You'll also be able to apply greater context, which will help with memory storage and retrieval.

When you sleep, most of the consolidation process occurs.

Research shows that those who teach, speed up their learning and remember more.