Study Skills 101: Mind Hacks: Read Faster, Remember More

Study Skills 101: Mind Hacks: Read Faster, Remember More

Author: Charlie C. March 10, 2025 Duration: 7:20

It would be nice to be able to peruse our reading assignments and take our time. However, even the best of us can lose track of time and then need to gain a few precious hours back as we try and prepare for exams. Today we will talk about speed reading, how it works, and its benefits and limitations.


Ever feel like you're putting in the hours but not seeing the grades to match? You're not alone, and that's exactly where Study Skills 101: Metacognitive Learning Strategies comes in. Hosted by educator Charlie C., this isn't about generic tips or motivational platitudes. Instead, each episode digs into the practical, research-backed techniques that transform how you understand and retain information. Think of it as a toolkit for your brain, built on cognitive science rather than guesswork. Whether you're navigating the demands of high school or the intense focus required at university, this podcast breaks down methods like spaced repetition, active recall, and self-explanation into actionable steps. You'll hear clear explanations of why these strategies work so much better than last-minute cramming, along with straightforward advice on applying them to your own notes and textbooks. The goal is to move you from passively reading material to actively engaging with it, making your study sessions more efficient and far less stressful. Tune in to this essential education podcast to finally build a learning process that works as hard as you do.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 39

Study Skills 101: Metacognitive Learning Strategies
Podcast Episodes
Study Skills 101:  The benefits of creating your own study guide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:36
These days, AI is being used for a variety of tasks with regards to learning. I do think this can be a great benefit to students, however I also think that there are certain tasks that students should do for themselves i…
Study Skills 101: To multitask or not to multitask? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:23
The idea of multitasking might seem appealing when you have spent a long day focusing on a few topics for exam preparation. However, according to the science, when it comes to how we learn best, multitasking is not helpf…
Study Skills 101: Picking your study spot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47
As you are working to learn and repeat the information for class and your exams, you may want to first determine what environment works best for you. Some people say background music is a must, while other people say "Si…
Using your external resources (and they are free)! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:47
Unlike when I was a student, decades ago, the internet is a wonderful resource for learning as long as you use reliable resources. Normally .edu, .gov and resources written by the experts are reliable. In this episode, w…
Picking the best major, and how this impacts your grades [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:15
As a faculty member, we see many students who are unsure of what they want in life. This is perfectly normal. As you take more classes, you will figure out what you do and don't like. Take a variety of classes, and learn…
Study Skills 101: the PLRS study plan, putting this all together [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:53
This week we will discuss the PLRS system, which puts together many of the topics we have covered this term into one cohesive study plan. P stands for preview your lectures and reading material, L stands for going to lec…
Study Skills 101: The essence of time management [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:29
We have discussed in previous podcasts ways to be more efficient as we study. Today we will focus on how to use those skills to stick to our schedule and complete all of our tasks, even if that means a B+ rather than an…
Study Skills 101: Asking for help [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:45
It might be intimidating to ask for help in a lecture hall of hundreds of students. However, you should know that if you are having problems in a class, most likely many other students are as well. When you ask for help…
Study Skills 101: Concept mapping [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:36
For those of us who are visual learners, having an image that links everything together can really help us. In this episode, we will focus on concept mapping, and how we can use these to study and learn difficult topics…