Episodes
Published 06/03/22
Today we discuss the final step in our learning process which is to review our entire learning plan and decide what we want to do with the knowledge we just learned. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 06/03/22
Today we discuss the importance of monitoring your learning plan as you engage in learning sessions, then adjusting when necessary. We also cover how to monitor you learning plan quantitively and qualitatively. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 06/02/22
Today we discuss our learning technique #18, teaching others, which requires us to imagine new and alternative ways to understand a subject and then take those understandings and create simpler, more creative ways to transmit that to other people. You will learn what this technique is, the science behind it, why you should use it, and finally how you can apply it to accelerate your learning. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 06/01/22
Today we discuss our learning technique #17, generation, which the idea of creating something new which allows you to remember things better by actively engaging with the information and creating your own version of it. You will learn what this technique is, the science behind it, why you should use it, and finally how you can apply it to accelerate your learning. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 05/31/22
Today we discuss our learning technique #16, experimenting, which is exploring applications of skills outside of the predetermined ways you originally learned those skills. You will learn what this technique is, the science behind it, why you should use it, and finally how you can apply it to accelerate your learning. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 05/30/22
Today we discuss our learning technique #15, Overlearning, which is the idea of practicing beyond perfect as additional practice beyond what is required to perform adequately can increase the length of time that memories are stored. You will learn what this technique is, the science behind it, why you should use it, and finally how you can apply it to accelerate your learning. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 05/29/22
Today we discuss our learning technique #14, proceduralization, which is the process of converting declarative knowledge into automatic unconscious procedural knowledge. You will learn what this technique is, the science behind it, why you should use it, and finally how you can apply it to accelerate your learning. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 05/28/22
Our learning journey now takes us into the execution phase where the emphasis is on mastery, applying skills to higher level concepts, new contexts, and producing new and original works. In this lesson, you will learn what mastery is, what a master looks like and is capable, and how to master anything. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 05/27/22
Today we discuss our learning technique #13, receiving feedback, which is typically an example of correct way to do the skill that you're trying to learn. In some cases, feedback may not be the correct version of the entire skill, but instead may zero in on a specific part that is incorrect helping you to identify what needs improvement. You will learn what this technique is, the science behind it, why you should use it, and finally how you can apply it to accelerate your learning. Enroll in...
Published 05/26/22
Today we discuss our learning technique #12, deliberate practice, which refers to a special type of practice that is purposeful and systematic. While regular practice might include mindless repetitions, deliberate practice requires focused attention and is conducted with the specific goal of improving performance. You will learn what this technique is, the science behind it, why you should use it, and finally how you can apply it to accelerate your learning. Enroll in the course for FREE at...
Published 05/25/22
Today we discuss our learning technique #11, mnemonics, which create robust, multi-sensory neural associations between foreign concepts and their meanings, so you can remember things more easily. You will learn what this technique is, the science behind it, why you should use it, and finally how you can apply it to accelerate your learning. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 05/24/22
Today we discuss our learning technique #10, creating associations. The principle of association states that learning is enhanced by associating new information to what is already known. You will learn what this technique is, the science behind it, why you should use it, and finally how you can apply it to accelerate your learning. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 05/23/22
Today we discuss our learning technique #9, spaced repetition, which is the process of testing material over progressively longer intervals in order to increase the effort of recall and thus embed knowledge further into long term memory. You will learn what this technique is, the science behind it, why you should use it, and finally how you can apply it to accelerate your learning. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 05/22/22
Today we discuss our learning technique #8, elaboration, or self-explaining, which is the process of actively trying to explain the topic you're learning in your own words. You will learn what this technique is, the science behind it, why you should use it, and finally how you can apply it to accelerate your learning. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 05/21/22
Today we discuss our learning technique #7, retrieval practice or testing, which is the process of actively recalling or applying knowledge (either for practice, or as a test). You will learn what this technique is, the science behind it, why you should use it, and finally how you can apply it to accelerate your learning. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 05/20/22
Our learning journey is now moving into the engagement phase where we are recalling knowledge, practicing skills and engaging in experiences that form relationships between foundational concepts. In this lesson, you will learn what memory is, why it's so easy for us to forget things, and how to commit information to long term memory. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 05/19/22
Today we discuss learning technique #6, reading effectively, which is about understanding what you read and remembering it longer. You will learn what this technique is, the science behind it, why you should use it, and finally how you can apply it to accelerate your learning. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 05/18/22
Today we discuss learning technique #5, dual coding, which states that learning and memory are more effective when information is presented in multiple modalities, such as visually and verbally. You will learn what this technique is, the science behind it, why you should use it, and finally how you can apply it to accelerate your learning. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 05/17/22
Today we discuss learning technique #4, interleaving, which is the process of mixing different types of tasks, problems or topics together during practice and study. Also known as ‘mixed practice’. You will learn what this technique is, the science behind it, why you should use it, and finally how you can apply it to accelerate your learning. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 05/16/22
Today we discuss learning technique #3, chunking, states that learning is easier when material is organized into three or four organized units, each of which can contain three or four units. You will learn what this technique is, the science behind it, why you should use it, and finally how you can apply it to accelerate your learning. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 05/15/22
Today we discuss learning technique #2, the Pomodoro technique, which is sequence of steps to help you hack your productivity and make efficient time of your learning. You will learn what this technique is, the science behind it, why you should use it, and finally how you can apply it to accelerate your learning. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 05/14/22
Today we discuss our first learning technique, active recall, which lies at the heart of active learning. You will learn what this technique is, the science behind it, why you should use it, and finally how you can apply it to accelerate your learning. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 05/13/22
Today we discuss what every learning session should look like, why it is important to engage in learning this way, and step by step how to learn in this way. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 05/12/22
Our learning journey begins in the explore phase where we learn the fundamentals, the foundational concepts or base knowledge. In this lesson, learn what foundational knowledge is, why it's important to learn first, and how you can begin learning this knowledge. Enroll in the course for FREE at plato.university/courses/learning
Published 05/11/22