HOW,+WHEN+and+WHERE

HOW, WHEN and WHERE to Learn
//‘We retain: 10% of what we read. 20% of what we hear. 30% of what we see. 50% of what we hear and see. 70% of what we say and 90% of what we say and do.’//

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media type="custom" key="181455" Every student will have a unique approach to learning. What you have to do is simple. Magnify your strengths, develop your weaknesses and accelerate your learning. How? When? Where? Let us help you.

HOW to Manage Yourself
//‘Remember, research has shown that **ONE** hour of planning can save up to **THREE** hours of work,’ Steve Chandler.//

168 – the number of hours in the week. **Plan the week ahead** - do this activity at the same time each week. Allocate **ONE** hour to your timetable everyweek for this very important task. Use the [|online planner] to identify and prioritise the tasks you have to complete each week.

We advise that you plan even further ahead using your Google calendar. You should have created a Google account and shared the posted course Calenders. You have 24/7 access to the course calender and your timetable, this way, as well as setting automated email reminders to yourself of deadlines and meetings you can include your personal and work schedules.

Check the course wiki at least **TWO** times a week. All key information is posted here each week.

Summary

 * **Set clear aims.** Ask yourself what you want to complete / research / revise and **STOP** when you have achieved your aim.
 * **Identify** your **target grade** and the key assessment words.
 * Write the tasks directly onto YOUR calender and also record the date the task is to be completed by.
 * **Prioritise** your aims. Use the decision matrix and the the [|online planner.]
 * || **Important** || **Not important** ||
 * **Urgent** || Do it || Don’t be tempted ||
 * **Not Urgent** || Plan it || Don’t be distracted ||


 * Include sufficient time to **review and proof tasks** - be **realistic** and be flexible.
 * **Focus on content.** Although presentation is important, assignment grades closely reflect for content.
 * **Keep it bite sized.** Include regular breaks..
 * **Review what** **you've accomplished** at the end of each day - highlight anything that you were unable to finish.
 * What do you need to do if you are planning to be absent, absent or going to be late for class?

Use the assignments page to start, finish and plan your assignments.

When completing and submitting your assignments it is important that you review and check your assignments, but remember the brain is a very powerful computer.

Biran Pweor
The value of peer checking!!! Take a look lads!

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 * Can you find the word that is missing a letter? The word that you corrected!**

How to Audit Yourself
What skills do you currently possess, which skills are out there to learning to help you reach top speed?

When and Where to Learn?
//‘Its not necessarily the amount of time you spend at practice that counts, it is what you put into practice that makes the difference.’//


 * The Fundamentals**
 * Water** - 80% of the brain is water. Dehydration impairs learning.
 * Oxygen** - The brain uses 25% of the body’s oxygen; learners should be encouraged to study in a well-ventilated room.
 * Fuel** - When the brain is active it will demand more fuel. Feed it wisely.
 * Sleep** - A good night’s sleep is essential. Research shows __going to bed early__ is more beneficial than sleeping late in the morning.
 * Music** - The music should aid concentration and not be distracting. Alpha music such as the popular chill-out albums are good for becoming mentally prepared for study.

Visit the [|Ambient Nights] website, Alex Hephaestion often posts FREE ambient music. You can listen to a short extract here, it might not be your favourite easy-listening track, but it is relaxing, brain power music. media type="custom" key="86307"


 * **Where** ||  || When ||
 * In class or a quiet classroom ||  || Early mornings ||
 * In quiet areas around college ||  || Afternoons ||
 * In the library ||  || Weekends ||
 * In my bedroom ||  || Evenings ||
 * At home ||  || After College ||
 * Lying down on the floor ||  || Anytime ||

Travelling to and from College also provides an excellent opportunity for you to **accelerate** your learning. If you travel on public transport you can read over your notes (Visual) OR you can transfer your notes onto your MP3 player or download pod casts and listen to them on your commute (Auditory). Here is an excellent [|podcasting]tutorial.

Student Testimonies
If you are looking for a more personalised reflection, then visit the former student testimonies page. See what they thought, and see if they offer any useful advice.