Academic Success Videos - Study Strategies & Test Taking

• Study Strategies & Time Mgmt (Links to an external site.)

Looking for ways to study better and manage your time more effectively? Then this workshop is for you! Whether you are currently struggling in your courses or simply want to fine-tune your already successful strategies, this workshop can help you structure your study time more effectively. Topics include:

• SMU Academic Resources
• Practical Study Tips
• Managing Distractions
• Optimizing Your Time Mgmt System
• Honoring Life Balance

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• Mastering the Multiple Choice Exam (Links to an external site.)

Exams can present students with challenges, both academically and emotionally. Katherine LeRoy outlines test taking strategies for all SMU programs, including study and time management techniques as they pertain to exam prep. 

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• Improving Memory & Concentration (Links to an external site.)

Does your mind wander when you need focus? Do you feel you waste hours trying to get projects started? Do you have trouble remembering details from what you are studying? If so then this video will give you techniques that will help you improve your attention, concentration and memory.

 

• Improving Focus & Motivation Links to an external site. (password: SMUfocus21)

We get it: motivation and focus do not come easy, especially in an online environment. The purpose of this workshop is to provide helpful and practical strategies to improve motivation and focus in order to become more successful learners. We will discuss common barriers to productivity and share strategies to overcome them. The workshop will help participants obtain a plan to create sustained self-efficacy and 
self-motivation. 

 

• Study Smarter Not Harder: What the Evidence Shows (Links to an external site.)

Simple tips and tricks can reduce study time and improve test scores. Did you know top researchers have proved:

• quizzing yourself on the material you’re trying to learn is often more effective than studying and re-studying that material
• changing study locations can improve test scores and enhance long term memory
• a brisk walk before an exam may improve your score by 10%

Find out about these studies and gain more tips to optimize your learning.

 

• Apps To Ace The Class (Links to an external site.)

Are you a little overwhelmed and need assistance with your studies? Did you know there's technology to help? In this presentation, we'll be covering the best apps for reading, note-taking, time management and organization.