Introduction to the Focused and Diffuse Modes

Terrence Sejnowski and Barbara Oakley--Introduction to the Course Structure

Using the Focused and Diffuse Modes--Or a Little Dali will do You

What is Learning?

A Procrastination Preview

Practice Makes Permanent

Introduction to Memory

The Importance of Sleep in Learning

Interview with Dr. Terrence Sejnowski

Summary video for Module 1

Excitement About Whats Next! MaryAnne Nestor Gives Special Hints

Optional Interview with "Benny the Irish Polyglot" about Learning Languages

Optional Interview with Dr. Robert Bilder on Creativity and Problem Solving

Optional Interview with Writing Coach Daphne Gray-Grant

Welcome and Course Information

Guidance in Applying for Continuing Education or Professional Development Credit

Get to Know Your Classmates

Reading: Focused versus Diffuse Thinking

A Posting about Anxiety Depression and PTSD from a learner in Learning How to learn

Introductory Quiz (An easy quick review of relevant info)

What is Learning?

Reflective Essay about a Learning Challenge

Introduction to Chunking

What is a Chunk?

How to Form a Chunk - Part 1

How to Form a Chunk - Part 2

Illusions of Competence

Optional Video: How to Integrate a Flashcard Retrieval Practice System into This Course

What Motivates You?

The Value of a Library of Chunks

Generative AI Unleashes the Learning Potential of Metaphors

Overlearning Choking Einstellung Chunking and Interleaving

Summary for Module 2

Optional Interview with Dr. Norman Fortenberry - Learning at MIT

Optional Interview with Scott Young a "Marco Polo" of Learning

Reading: Chunking

Chunking

Retrieval Practice

Retrieval Practice

Introduction to Procrastination and Memory

Tackling Procrastination - It is Easier and More Valuable Than You Think

Zombies Everywhere

Surf is Up: Process Versus Product

Harnessing Your Zombies to Help You

Juggling Life and Learning

Summing Up Procrastination

Diving Deeper into Memory

What is Long Term Memory?

Creating Meaningful Groups and the Memory Palace Technique

Summing Up Memory

Optional Interview with 4 Time US Memory Champion Nelson Dellis

Optional Interview with Dr. Robert Gamache an Award-winning Bilingual Scientist

Optional Interview with Keith Devlin from Stanford the NPR "Math Guy"

Reading: Procrastination and Memory

Procrastination and Memory

Retrieval Practice

Retrieval Practice

Final Project: Learn by teaching others how to learn

How to Become a Better Learner

Introduction to Renaissance Learning and Unlocking Your Potential

Create a Lively Visual Metaphor or Analogy

No Need for Genius Envy

Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life

The Value of Teamwork

A Test Checklist

Hard Start - Jump to Easy

Final Helpful Hints for Tests

Summary for Module 4

Wrapup to the Course by Terrence Sejnowski and Barbara Oakley

Optional: Part 1: How NOT to Take a Test Interview with Dr. Richard Felder and Dr. Rebecca Brent

Optional: Part 2: Learning Something New Interview with Dr. Richard Felder and Dr. Rebecca Brent

Optional: Part 3: The Imposter Syndrome and Dealing with Procrastination Interview with Dr. Richard Felder and Dr. Rebecca Brent

Optional: Writer John Maguire (readablewriting.com) on the Importance of Putting Objects in Your Writing

Optional Interview with William Craig Rice on learning in the humanities

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Reading: Renaissance Learning and Unlocking Your Potential

Farewell and Hello!

Final

Retrieval Practice

Retrieval Practice