The recent years have posed significant challenges to student learning, making tips and recommendations for effective learning in various situations more relevant than ever. The team at the Center for Promotion of Learning and Teaching has compiled advices and tips to help you navigate the unique challenges of this period. Additionally, on this page, you can find various resources to support effective learning.
Online Academic Courses on Effective Learning Strategies
“Learning How to Learn” – Available on the Campus IL platform, led by Dr. Nana Arieli from Tel Aviv University. This course is based on the renowned Learning How to Learn course by Dr. Barbara Oakley, offered on Coursera. It’s free and open to everyone, providing both targeted guidance for specific learning processes and general insights into how learning occurs.
“Learning How to Learn in Digital Environments” – Offered on the Campus IL platform, led by Gideon Zeiler, a prominent learning development expert in Israel. This short course is ideal for those engaged in extensive online self-learning, offering focused recommendations on overcoming challenges and applying the most effective self-learning strategies in digital contexts.
Telegram Channel for “Learning How to Learn”– Created during the COVID-19 pandemic (no longer active), the channel features a variety of concise tips addressing common academic learning challenges. Examples include avoiding distractions and procrastination, physical activities that boost brain function, distinguishing between the feeling of learning and true understanding, and more.
Playlists and Short Videos on Learning Strategies
Med School Insiders Playlist has dozens of videos on effective learning methods, suitable for more than just medical students. For example, it provides a focused and visual introduction to the “Pomodoro Technique” for daily self-learning management.
TED Video: “Three Tips on How to Study Effectively” – A highly focused video offering three key tips for success in any learning process, accompanied by insights from research on their effectiveness among students.
Podcasts on Effective Learning
Mindset Podcast, Episode 66: “How to Plan a Learning Process and Succeed in Studies” – An interview with Tal Kfir, who presents a clear model for learning and achieving success in studies and other areas of life. He shares his personal journey from struggling in school to becoming a mentor in personal development and mental flexibility.
Thinking Good Podcast, Episode 92: “Learning How to Learn with Meli Elkoubi”– Host Yehudit Katz interviews Meli Elkoubi, an expert in the modern workplace and work-life balance, about relevant learning tips and the importance of learning in a rapidly changing world.
How to Stop Procrastinating and Live with Flow
Thinking Good Podcast, Episode 22: “How to Cope with Stress with Prof. Sharon Toker”
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