With all of the distractions that are available today, it can be hard to focus on studying and learning. But being an active learner will help you achieve academic success. To be an active learner, you should engage with your instructors and fellow students, take notes in a way that works for you, and use study groups.
Be an active learner.
Active learning is a process of learning that involves the learner in the learning process, rather than a passive process where the learner is simply a receiver of information. Active learning can help you retain information better than passive learning, learn more efficiently, and understand concepts better.
To be an active learner:
Use study groups.
Study groups can be an excellent way to gain an edge in your studies. The benefits of study groups include:
- Increased motivation and accountability
- Shared knowledge, resources, and insight
However, in order for a study group to be effective, there are some things that need to be done well. Here are some tips for forming and leading effective study groups:
- Choose people who have similar goals as yours (e.g., passing exams) but different strengths (e.g., one person is good at math while another person is good at English). You’ll also want them to have different perspectives on the subject matter-if everyone thinks exactly alike about everything all the time then nothing will ever get accomplished!
- Make sure everyone understands what their role is going into it: are they responsible only for themselves or do they also need help other members? Will there be any particular tasks assigned beforehand? And finally–this might seem obvious but just sayin’–don’t forget about meeting times/dates!
Take notes in a way that works for you.
There is no one way to take notes that works for everyone. The most important thing you can do when taking notes is to find a strategy that works for you and stick with it. Some students prefer to use outlines, others prefer diagrams or summaries, but whatever method you choose, make sure it’s something that flows from your brain onto paper in a natural way.
Make your study space comfortable and inviting.
- Make your study space comfortable and inviting.
- Make sure your study space is quiet, but not too quiet. If you’re the type of person who gets easily distracted by noises in the background (the fridge humming, cars passing by), then consider having a white noise machine running in the background while you’re studying. It can help drown out other sounds so that they don’t distract you from what you’re trying to do or cause stress because of their volume level or frequency of occurrence (i.e., constant loud talking). You might also want to try wearing earplugs if these kinds of noises are particularly bothersome for you; this will also help keep others from bothering you during those precious hours when all eyes should be on their books!
Take online classes.
If you’re an independent learner who wants to learn at your own pace, online classes are a great option. Not only can you take them from anywhere, but they also allow students who live in remote areas or have other obligations such as jobs and families to go back to school without having to travel long distances and spend money on gas. Online programs also give people with busy lives access to higher education without needing any special equipment or software on their computers or phones–just internet access!
Get to know your instructors.
In order to be successful in any course, it is important to get to know your instructors. This can be done by asking questions, attending office hours and asking for advice.
Know what they expect from you and the other students in the class.
Engage with classmates and share resources with other students in your classes, such as notes and study guides.
To help you get the most out of your classes, try engaging with classmates and sharing resources with other students in your classes. This can include notes, study guides and even online forums where you can ask questions or help each other out.
Active learning will help you achieve academic success
Active learning is a great way to help you achieve academic success. Active learning helps students learn more effectively, remember what they have learned and learn faster.
We hope that these tips will help you to be an active learner, which will lead to academic success. Remember that there is no one-size-fits-all approach–what works for one person might not work for another. So find what works best for you and use it!
