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Six Keys To Quicker Learning
  1. Look at the big picture first.
  2. Slow down and talk to yourself.
    1. Good learners vocalize or voice the material
    2. When stymied, reread until you understand the info.
    3. Become 'actively involved" with the new information.
  3. Practice memory-enhancing techniques.
    1. Organize facts into categories.
    2. Focus your attention.
    3. Establish a time and a place for learning
    4. Guard against distractions.
  4. Try a variety of learning methods
    1. Diagramming
    2. Note taking
    3. Outlining
    4. Talking into a tape recorder
  5. Monitor your progress
  6. Discover your own learning style
    1. Reading
    2. Listening
    3. Figuring it out
    4. Do you concentrate better in the morning? In a noisy environment or a quiet one?

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