mardi 4 mars 2014

Tips To Improving Your Memory

By Darrel Jefferson


If you've never taken an online class before, realize that this type of class is a whole new animal. Sure there are assignments, textbooks, quizzes, and tests, but online classes introduce a whole new culture of learning. If you are not self-motivated, organized, and goal-oriented, online classes could be very difficult for you. But it can be done by all! Here are a few helpful tips and guidelines to help you make it through a successful online course.

Before your class even starts, make sure you have all the required materials and that you are familiar with the course website. If you have the syllabus before the first day of class, carefully go through it and know what will be expected so you can hit the ground running.

Trying to balance your homework, finals, end of term projects, and all of your other responsibilities can leave you with less time than you need. Sleep is always the first thing to be cut. But your body needs a schedule. When your body can be set on a schedule it will help you fall asleep quicker and have more energizing sleep. Your sleep will become more efficient through your schedule.

From day one, make sure you know when all your assignments, quizzes, and tests are due. Have a schedule written down that will ensure you don't forget assignments or leave them to the last minute. If you are determined to do well, plan time each day to work on your online class. Once it becomes a solid part of your daily routine, the weight of your class hanging over your head will all but disappear.

What you eat plays a large part in your quality of sleep. When you eat greasy fast food and fatty junk food, your body doesn't feel as sharp or as quick as it would when it eats right. The same thing is when you sleep as well. Eating healthy helps you have better sleep as well. Not only is it good to eat healthy, but not eating right before you sleep as well helps your body to focus just on the sleep and not have to worry about digestion during the night.

Now that we have the basics out of the way, we can start to get into more detailed tricks. First, be positive! Studies have shown that someone with a positive attitude has more of a brain chemical that helps with memory. This not only makes your day a whole lot better, but it also helps you by giving you better short-term memory, problem solving skills and decision making skills. When you repeat something-like flashcards-while in a peak short-term memory state like this, then it will be easier to get the information into your long-term memory.

Many online classes can be very interactive. Professors might hold online discussions, Google hangouts, or chats. Get involved. Your professor is there to help you learn. Take advantage of that. Professors appreciate students that get involved, and who knows - you may end up with a little extra credit or bonus hints for the upcoming quiz or test! More than anything - be responsible. All of the above mentioned tips are simply offshoots of this last principle. If you are responsible, you will know when assignments are due. You will keep on top of your work and turn things in on time. You will have studied and prepared well for tests and quizzes. You will succeed!

It doesn't matter if you are taking Business Administration, Accounting, or New Media Marketing. No matter what subject or level of difficulty your class is, you can pass with flying colors!




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