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Too often in education we think we know what is best for our students. Not often enough do we listen and hear what our students are saying about their education. This collection tries to show more of the student perspective.
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A Note-taking Hack to Help You Retain What You Read

If we want a solid grasp of an idea, we must string new ideas to the ones we already know. The more mental hooks we can pin the idea with, the easier we can access it when needed.
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Study tips: students give their best advice

Study tips: students give their best advice | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
We hope your exam prep is going well! If you need a little extra push to get through, check out these study tips from students.
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How to actually concentrate and do some online uni

How to actually concentrate and do some online uni | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
"It's so hard to concentrate because the lecturers can't see you."
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Freshman Flashback: College Students Share Tips for Online Classes

Freshman Flashback: College Students Share Tips for Online Classes | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Incoming college freshmen can prepare for success with strategies that stress communication and self-discipline.
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Getting Started at Uni by AUT

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.
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Some great tips for first year students in this short video.
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No coffee and a study plan with a lunch break: health tips for Year 12

No coffee and a study plan with a lunch break: health tips for Year 12 | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
A game of baseball and a dance class have little in common but, for HSC student Khiara Lizzio, both provide a welcome break from the stress of exam study.
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Exam study skills : Students

Study resources to help you study at your best, such as time management tips, past exam papers, and where to find study support drop-ins on campus.
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Following Alzheimer's diagnosis, this 81-year-old Ont. man enrolled in university

After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, 81-year-old Ron Robert decided to enroll in university as a personal experiment to see if education could keep the chronic neurodegenerative disease at bay.

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Study is 'beautiful' for 62-year-old HSC student

Study is 'beautiful' for 62-year-old HSC student | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Why retire when you can go back to school? Meet the 62-year-old sitting the HSC.
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Can you really revise while chatting online?

Can you really revise while chatting online? | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
What should parents say to teenagers who seem to be playing on their computers more than revising for exams?
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Managing your time while studying

Managing your time while studying | The Student Voice | Scoop.it


The secret to succeeding in your studies is good time management. If you manage your time well you will be able to achieve more and feel in control, which will help to reduce your stress levels.

Good time management when you are studying means:

Planning your tasks and activities so as to make the best use of your time.


Being well organised so that you don't waste time. 


Doing the things you have to do while still having time for the things you want to do.

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How to Get Motivated to Study

How to Get Motivated to Study | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
How to Get Motivated to Study. Have you ever sat down with your book and stared at the same words until you fall asleep? You know you should study but you just don't feel like it? Hopefully these ideas will help you get motivated t
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How much time should you spend studying? Our 'Goldilocks Day' tool helps find the best balance of good grades and well-being

How much time should you spend studying? Our 'Goldilocks Day' tool helps find the best balance of good grades and well-being | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Too much time studying isn’t good for you or your grades. The challenge is to find the best balance of study, sleep and other activity to improve learning without compromising well-being.
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Gongbang videos: why the world has gone wild for 12-hour films of people studying

Gongbang videos: why the world has gone wild for 12-hour films of people studying | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
These recordings are going viral. While some find them relaxing, others say they provide motivation and camaraderie
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How to create the ultimate home study space

How to create the ultimate home study space | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Setting up a dedicated place to study can make a big difference to your productivity and concentration. Here’s how you can set up the ideal study space in your home.
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Study Hints from Mike Guinan

Study Hints from Mike Guinan | The Student Voice | Scoop.it

Study Hints by Mike Guinan – Davis University CA USA 


-Used with the express permission of Mike's wife, Pam Pappone.

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Mike was a friend of mine. We met online, and never met face to face, but we were still good friends. We both taught anatomy. These study hints are so good that I wanted to share them with the world. I still miss him after all these years. Vale Mike! :-) https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/michael-guinan-anatomy-and-physiology-lecturer-dies-melanoma/
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Is it OK to listen to music while studying?

Is it OK to listen to music while studying? | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Research suggest it's probably fine to listen to music while you're studying - with some caveats.
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TheSeahorseProject

The Seahorses Project is a large set of fun and engaging video resources designed to support the academic literacy, learning and well being of undergraduate  students.

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MOOC Motivation Hacks: 30 Tips and Tricks to Keep You On Task

MOOC Motivation Hacks: 30 Tips and Tricks to Keep You On Task | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Do you like MOOCs but find it hard to see them through to the end? Here are 30 easily-applicable tips that will have you mastering your MOOCs in no time.
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The ultimate guide to balancing study with your career - University of Southern Queensland

The ultimate guide to balancing study with your career - University of Southern Queensland | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Making the decision to study at university and working at the same time can seem like a daunting prospect, but it is possible. Featuring practical tools and resources as well as tips and advice from current students and alumni, USQ’s free ultimate guide to balancing study with career eBook will equip you with the know-how and confidence to take the next step.
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Studying part-time is the major cause of dropping out of university: research

Studying part-time is the major cause of dropping out of university: research | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Taking a lighter study load is a good predictor that a student will not complete their course, Grattan Institute finds.
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Work smarter not harder: Time management tips for busy students

Work smarter not harder: Time management tips for busy students | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Not enough hours in the day? Access this free resource to learn the skills you need to manage your time effectively and save yourself hours.
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Study habits for success: tips for students

Study habits for success: tips for students | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
It can be hard to get into a study groove, but removing distractions, getting enough sleep, self-testing, spacing out your study and creating memory aids can help students succeed.
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10 Study Methods for College-Bound Teens

10 Study Methods for College-Bound Teens | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Teens can develop the self-discipline that they need to succeed in college now.
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