Bill Forbes, Prof.

Unit #3LASSI AssessmentDiscussion – MemoryQuizSeminar

Question?How have the

expectations of others affected your decisions

about your programs and education?

MotivationIn a slump?

Focus upon one goal; then set anotherActively search for inspirationGet excited!Build anticipation toward a future goal

dateAdvertise your goal

MotivationIn a slump?

Think about your goals dailyWhat progress have you made/are you

making?Find support systemsRealize there are ups and downsPersist!Build upon small successesPositive thought

Question?Have you ever learned

from those with whom you work (or live with) like Mr. Peterson did? Who was the

person and what did you learn?

Positive InfluencesPeople

Avoid the negative people, seek out the positive ones

PlacesConsider studying in an environment you enjoy

ThingsRead positive news sources

Be positive to others!Control your own thoughts and actionsDon’t be a victim

Question?Why is it important to celebrate your success?

Celebrating your successBenefits

• Builds loyalty to the outcome of your goal or desire • Increases your positive motivation• Pumps up inner confidence and develops a hopeful attitude• Nurtures a growing belief that you can have what you most want• Reinforces your desired behaviors• Helps you stay positively focused despite short-term setbacks • Allows you time to review what got you to where you are now Source: www.selfgrowth.com

Question?What is your favorite “study environment”, if

you have one (if not, what is your ideal study

environment?)? Why does it work well for you?

IMPORTANT FACT…

Your unique study environment needs are important to your success when studying!

Study EnvironmentsVery individualizedType “A”

Requires complete quietNo internal distractions (hunger, daydreaming,

pain, etc.)No external distractions (noise, t.v., radio,

children)Type “B”

Benefits from external noiseMusic (with or without lyrics?)NOTE: still requires no internal distractions

Now, about MEMORY

Everyone remembers AND forgets information

The senses help us take in information

With very little effort, you can remember some information

With rehearsal (study), you can remember a great deal of information

Now, about MEMORY

Without use, information is forgottenInformation needs to be “filed”Information must have a retrieval

systemMnemonic devices, repetition,

association, and rehearsal help with storage and retrieval

Question?How does visualizing help

solidify information into long-term memory? What is an example of how can incorporate visualization

into your studies?

Visual-Spatial LearnersVisual-spatial learners think in pictures rather

than in words. They learn better visually than auditorally. They learnall-at-once, and when the light bulb goes on, the learning is permanent.

They do not learn from repetition and drill. They are whole-part learners who need to see the big picture first before they learn the details.

Source: www.visualspatial.org

Tips for Visual LearnersMay actually learn better through computer

screens (more dynamic, colorful)Remember pictures better (find pictures that

fit, or form or create your own [doodle])Paraphrase your readings (helps stimulate

visualization)Seek video material

Search YouTube, Google Video, TeacherTube, www.youtube.com/edu

VCR3 AND MEMORY V… Visualizing C… Concentrating R… Relating R… Repeating R… Reviewing

Question?What is the difference between “knowing” and “memorizing”?

STAGES OF MEMORY

Sensory

Working(or Short-Term)

Long-Term

SENSORY MEMORYStores information from the five sensesLasts 1–3 seconds onlyVery large capacityConcentrating on information moves it to

short-term memory

WORKING OR SHORT-TERM MEMORY

Short durationHolds 5–9 pieces of informationRehearsing information moves it to long-

term memory

LONG-TERM MEMORYStores a large amount of informationLike files on a computer diskConsists of information you have:

Heard oftenUsed oftenDeemed necessary

MEMORY HELPERSProper sleepProper nutrition / dietExerciseMental exercises such as crossword

puzzles, brain teasers, name games, etc…

A positive mindsetThe proper environmentScheduled study breaksRepetition and visualization

MEMORY HINDRANCESInternal and external distractionsAlcoholDrugsStressClosed mindedness (tuning out things

you don’t like)Inability to distinguish important

facts from unimportant facts

KNOWING VS. MEMORIZING

KnowingMaking a personal commitmentEnergy and a positive attitudeYou “own” the information

MemorizingRote rehearsalQuickly lost or forgotten

OWNING THE MATERIALCan I relate x to y?Can I illustrate how x does y?Can I compare and contrast x to y?Can I apply x to y in the real world?Can I distinguish x from y?

OWNING THE MATERIALCan I define, identify, name, and

describe x?Can I solve the problem of x?Can I rearrange x to make it work with

y?Can I support the theory of x and y?Can I defend my knowledge of x or y?

Question?Which of the mnemonic devices listed in the Ready, Set, Go section of Chapter

7 have you found to be most helpful in your

studying, and why (provide an example if you can)?

MEMORY STRATEGIESSQ3R reading technique

Mnemonic devices

Cooperative learning

SQ3R METHODS—Scan the chapterQ—Develop questions from headingsR—Read the chapterR—Recite the information readR—Review the chapter

MNEMONICSJingles or rhymesSentencesWordsStory linesAcronymsPegs

AcronymsHOMES

Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior (Great Lakes)

BRASSBreath, Relax, Aim, Sight, Squeeze (how to shoot a

rifle)NEWS

North, East, West, South (compass points)ROY G. BIV

Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet (colors of the spectrum)

Character Illustration by Christian O’BrienCharacter Illustration by Christian O’Brien

COOPERATIVE LEARNINGQuestioningComparingDrillingBrainstormingSharingMapping

CHAPTER REFLECTIONStudy the hardest material firstReview your class and text notes Use mnemonicsTake short breaks every 30 minutesStudy in a bright and cool settingHave a healthy snackApproach the material several ways

Unit #4 Seminar (Next Week)Next week we’ll discuss research and the KU

LibraryAny questions?If you don’t have any questions, I’m wrapping

up seminar, so feel free to departThank you very much for your input into the

seminar!Have a wonderful week!