Student Memory: Brain Power

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Student:Craft - Brain Power
7 Quick techniques to upgrade your memory and improve your recall! (use this information wisely :P ) Just a short one this week as I've been really busy, but there's some good points we can review:

Right, so your best bet is going to be pairing this article with our Student Knowledge: Learning Styles, although there is a little overlap with CourseWork Productivity: Getting More Done. Lets Begin:

1. Remove Distractions
2. Plan Study Sessions
3. Structure Study Material
4. Utilize Mnemonics
5. Rehearse Content
6. Association & Visualisation
7. Teach Others

Remove Distractions

Turn off your phone

Disconnect your Internet

Close the Door (Do Not Disturb Sign)

Keep your desk clean and clear

Work Full Screen on your Computer

Plan Study Sessions

Decide when you will work and when you will rest

Create a structured study / work timetable

Study for frequent but short durations

Build variety into your plan. (Don't spend too long on one topic)

Establish a working routine

Structure Study Material

Tackle the hardest material first

Highlight and 'box' important information

Use images / audio / mind maps etc

Utilize Mnemonics

Checkout this link for more detailed information on mnemonics:

"There have been studies that have shown that human nature remembers the most rediculous things. We need to use this to our advantage when trying to remember ideas, facts and information. Let’s say you need to go to the store and get oranges, celery and bread. Use the ridiculous to your favor. Think of the celery with two orange eyeball that is lying on a bed of bread. The more crazy, insane and ridiculous that you make things the easier it is going to be to remember it."

Rehearse Content

Go over study material over and over again. 

Follow online tutorials for extra help.

Association and Visualisation

Associate material with content you are familiar with

Visualise passing your exams / coursework (LOA - Law of Attraction)

Teach Others

Teaching others often improves your own understanding

Lumosity

I haven't had an opportunity to check this out yet, but LUMOSITY looks promising:

If you get a chance, feel free to drop a comment and share your experiences.

A similar site is THE MIND GYM:

Cheers Guys!