13 October, 2010

Retain things you learn!

I was alerted by Technology Integration in Education Group Members group-digests@linkedin.com to the following article:

"Effective Ways to Retain Everything You Learn!" Posted by Bhanu Priya at
http://blog.commlabindia.com/elearning/retain-learning

Here are some points I pick up:

*We sometimes get stressed out with ‘over learning’ because of which there is a tendency to forget some important things.

*Reasons for forgetting:
  • Lack of interest
  • Lack of proper understanding of the concept
  • Disuse – Memories do not stay for long when not reviewed or visited frequently
  • Increased preoccupations in the mind (both necessary & unnecessary)
  • Mental tensions

* In order to avoid these causes of poor retention, one must effectively plan his / her method of ‘internalizing’ learning, so that it can be retained for a longer time.


* Some simple techniques that will help:

  • Identify a clear purpose for learning
  • Get a thorough understanding of the material / information that you need to learn
  • Build a strong background on the subject matter
  • Avoid mental overcrowding of immaterial / unnecessary things
  • Be determined to implement whatever you learned in practical life
  • Divide the learning into manageable bites
  • Make a habit of writing while learning – Notepad helps
  • Exercise your brain – This keeps your mind fit just like body fitness

* Apart from these techniques, there is a concept called “visual learning”, which involves learning from seeing a task performed ... is more interactive and engaging as it includes pictures, diagrams, graphics etc., that help in remembering concepts for longer period.

To read the complete article, please click on
"Effective Ways to Retain Everything You Learn!" Posted by Bhanu Priya at

http://blog.commlabindia.com/elearning/retain-learning

01 October, 2010

Re-order your thinking

You can take control of your own thoughts, actions and emotions, which means you can take control of your life. The best way to deal with problems is to re-order your thinking and see them as opportunities to grow or mature.

-- Zig Ziglar