
S4 E9: Attention, Memory and Learning with Blake Harvard
Reading Road Trip
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The Myths of Multitasking and Effective Learning Strategies
This chapter explores the detrimental effects of multitasking on learning, highlighting how the brain's limitations impede the efficient management of multiple tasks. It emphasizes the importance of effective study techniques such as retrieval practice and chunking information, while also addressing common pitfalls like rereading. By introducing strategies like the Brain Book Buddy, the speakers encourage metacognitive thinking to enhance students' understanding and retention of material.
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