Fun techniques for home-study periods
Self-study. Something every student must do throughout their school and college life and is now more important than ever before in these uncertain times.
Now that most of you are studying at home, here is a good way to use some of your own exciting learning methods to keep your brain interested and enjoy the home-study experience along the way.
Discover your learning style
Before you get started it is important to know the type of learner you are. This will help you find more useful ways to remember relevant information and execute your knowledge with confidence.
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1. Rap it
Create a short and snappy rap, lyric or poem to help you remember key information and turn an otherwise dull subject to exciting topics to study. You can record your performance and play it back. A great method for audio learners.
2. Watch YouTube videos
Not only is YouTube used worldwide for fun past-times, but it is also an excellent educational tool. There are videos on almost all subject topics that you can watch. If you absorb information better this way, try this as one of your personal techniques to help you complete your work.
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3. Make some memes
Try an image, video or text meme. Your doodling can now be more meaningful with this technique. You can now link your meme’s to your studies and create memorable jokes, pictures to recall during your final assignments.
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4. Post-its
Write notes on post-its and stick them in different places, including your mirrors, inside of your cupboard, bathroom tiles, your jacket pocket, pencil case, books and bedside lamp. These healthy little reminders should help to jog your memory during final assignments or coursework without the need to go back to the start of the topic and learn it all over again.
5. Make a Video
Create a video or recording to aid your studies in a fun and creative way. You can do this on your mobile, computer, laptop, ipad or tablet for this. You’ll find that there are plenty of ways to learn other than writing and using your editing skills will be a fun way to engage your brain. You may also want to share these with your friends.
6. PowerPoint presentations
This technique will help you re-produce work using more of your creative talents. These little presentations can focus your mind on key information and whilst your editing your draft, you will be solidifying your learning that the same time.
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7. Get your friends to test you
Naturally, we all forget things and the more you practice and recall information the less likely you are to forget. Getting your friends to test you online or via phone is a good way to boost your memory and knowledge and although you will not take formal exams, you still want to leave with a great amount of knowledge and confidence.
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8. Schedule in your own learning hours
Stay organised. You will be following your school time-table during the day but don’t forget to schedule in your after-school learning hours. During this time you can complete your work, submit your assignments and prepare for the day ahead.
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9. Take your studies outside
Studying outside can be a refreshing way to enjoy learning. If you have an outside space, whether a garden or balcony, this change in environment can help you focus and stay motivated.
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10. Dance
A physically creative way to memorise information. Each move can be associated with a different subject or topic and although you may not be able to spontaneously get up and bust your moves in the middle of an exam, the fact that you have used this method will strengthen your memory.
Allow your body to re-set and go to sleep on time
Although most of you are at home, it’s still important to look after your self, not feel too stressed or exhausted. Taking charge of your own well-being is just as important. It’s true that you are most productive, alert and engaged when you have a good night’s sleep so ensure that you give your body and mind a long break each night.