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The Academic Resources Center Presents. A Learning Enhancement Seminar. 4:00pm - 5:00pm McInteer 150 Aud. Tuesday. Aug. 21st. Enhancing Memory Skills. A key to. your success. at HU. . . . and beyond!. Academic Resurces Center TEC 334 501-279-4549. We never forget!.
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The Academic Resources Center Presents A Learning Enhancement Seminar 4:00pm - 5:00pm McInteer 150 Aud. Tuesday Aug. 21st Enhancing Memory Skills A key to your success at HU . . . and beyond! Academic Resurces Center TEC 334 501-279-4549
We never forget! Do you believe that?
Memory Exercise TNZIGEYCAEBIORMTNUERFAYANMEHIYGOI You can remember anything if you organize it.
Understanding Memory • Storing information properly: • The brain’s information retrieval system: association, repetition, rehearsal & mnemonic devices • Without rehearsal or use, information is forgotten
3 Types of Memory • Sensory memory: gathered from 5 senses • Short-term (working) memory: limited to 5 – 9 separate facts • Long-term memory: you can store & retrieve anything.
The true art of memory is the art of attention.Samuel Johnson
Get Organized Get Active Pace Yourself
Get Organized • Get motivated • Reduce interference • Be selective • Intend to remember
Learn from the general to the specific TOPIC 3 2 1 a b a b a b
Look for relationships among ideas: • How does it relate to the key idea? • How does it relate to course goals? • How does it relate to my personal goals? • Create associations: • What do I already know about …….?
Get Active • Move around in your environment • Use graphics: • Draw • Visualize • Use flash cards • Read, write, recite, review • ASC tutoring
The Benefits of Exercise: • Stimulates the senses • Releases stress • Improves sleep • Enhances digestion • Maintains strength • All of the above positively impact memory.
The Benefits of Exercise: contd. • Some evidence suggests that exercise is • particularly effective for short-term memory. • 20-minute daily walks may improve • memory performance.
Which was the worst war in history? Casualties Damage to Places Long Term Damage to Society Vietnam World War I World War II Use graphic organizers: http://www.graphic.org/concept.html A B TOPIC Venn Diagram Double Cell Diagram C B A C Cluster Diagram Matrix
USING MNEMONIC DEVICES(neh-mon-ick) • ACRONYMS: • LASER: • light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation • NATO: • North Atlantic Treaty Organization • SCUBA: • self-contained underwater breathing apparatus • HOMES: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie & Superior
Mnemonics (contd.) • Mediation: A type of mnemonic device in which you form associations. Linking two items with a third: Peso “pay-so” One pays with money
Mnemonics (contd.) • Forming unusual exaggerated associations: Flashbulb memories (where were you when…?)
PaceYourself • Distribute learning • Overlearn • Use daylight • Got attitude? • Combine memory techniques • Avoid short-term memory lapse • Review
Use It or Lose It! REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW