Study Skills 101: Spread out your study time, and interleave your topics

Study Skills 101: Spread out your study time, and interleave your topics

Author: Charlie C. October 9, 2024 Duration: 3:36

This week we will discuss how important it is to spread out your study time in small blocks rather than one big chunk. We will also discuss what order you should study your topics as we introduce a new concept of interleaving. Finally we will discuss the importance of frequent quizzes (even if you need to administer them for yourself).


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: Focus forward and final exams! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:51
Final exams are never easy, and usually students are suffering burnout by the time they roll around. The key is to remember that you are in a marathon, not a sprint. You need to start prepping early, pace yourself, and r…
Study kills 101: Eliminating Distractions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:42
We are constantly distracted in today's world, and this is not an accident. Companies spend millions of dollars trying to get your attention, and in reality they are winning. However, as you learn to focus and study for…
Study Skills 101: What is burnout and how do we avoid it? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:30
In academics (or even in the workplace), you may have heard the word "senioritis" or "burnout." It turns out that both of these are real things, and they both impact how our brain functions and how efficient we are in th…
Study Skills 101: Mind Hacks: Read Faster, Remember More [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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…
Study Skills 101: The Art of Effective Listening in Lectures [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:06
Believe it or not listening is a skill and differs greatly from hearing. Think about it, you hear sounds every day, but you don't necessarily focus on them or remember them. When you go to lecture, chances are you are pa…
Study Skills 101: The Power of Elaboration [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:39
We often try to learn material in the exact same working as it was given to us. Well, it turns out that there is a much better way to do this, to learn it well enough to elaborate on it. This means that you put things in…
Study Skills 101: Mastering Exams, The Ultimate Study Plan Guide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:39
We have all been there, we have spent out time somewhat unwisely and now we have a huge exam to take and we don't feel we know the material. Well, it turns out that if you plan for your exam ahead of time and design an U…
Study Skills 101: Procrastination, what it is and how to defeat it! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:02
We have all been there, we have a list of tasks to complete and we feel overwhelmed and buried. Then we Binge Netflix until dawn and realize we wasted the entire day. This is known as "procrastination." By learning what…
Study Skills 101: Using AI as a study tool [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:49
We have discussed the good and bad of using AI/Chat GPT on assignments. Now let's talk ab out using it as a study tool!