Preparation for learning
Sit down and get started – before you do that, you should prepare yourself. Because if you want to learn effectively, but then realize that… Read More »Preparation for learning
Paper ball method
To deal with learning blocks, the paper ball method is well suited. To do this, you write down the mishaps that have happened to you… Read More »Paper ball method
Personal interest as the basis for learning
The brain is not a muscle that can be trained by repetition and practice, because only what is really important to a person, what gets… Read More »Personal interest as the basis for learning
Eavesdropping as an exercise in concentration
A few simple exercises are helpful in promoting concentration, and you can also use unusual situations to learn how to focus. Often in an office… Read More »Eavesdropping as an exercise in concentration
Learning technique and personality
Dealing with the topic of learning techniques means first and foremost dealing with one’s own competencies, but also with one’s own person. This is difficult… Read More »Learning technique and personality
When the mind wanders …
Arnau et al. (2020) have investigated how mental wandering is reflected in the brain, which usually not only reduces one’s performance but can also be… Read More »When the mind wanders …
The consolidation break after learning
The time after the daily learning is also important, then every student should let what they have learned sink in and take at least twenty… Read More »The consolidation break after learning
Isometric exercises to increase concentration at the beginning of learning phases
In an isometric exercise, one pushes or pulls for a short time with all available force against an imaginary or real resistance. This activates the… Read More »Isometric exercises to increase concentration at the beginning of learning phases
Calm your nerves with these tips and tricks
If you let your brain run at full speed all day while studying, you run the risk of overheating it, like a computer with too… Read More »Calm your nerves with these tips and tricks
The Pomodoro technique
The Pomodoro technique is a method of organizing learning and work developed by Francesco Cirillo. For this system, Cirillo used a short-time alarm clock in… Read More »The Pomodoro technique
Feel good while learning
Knowledge and learning material can be conveyed more memorably with pictures and stories, and routine, fixed structures and repeating what has been learned in a… Read More »Feel good while learning
Learning tips from the web
In an Internet forum people asked what they could do as a student if they wanted to improve at school. In particular, we always asked… Read More »Learning tips from the web
Reading and spelling difficulties and dyslexia
Dyslexia is different from a normal reading and spelling disability, because the latter can occur temporarily, for example when a child is exposed to unfavorable… Read More »Reading and spelling difficulties and dyslexia
When should you take a break from studying?
In addition to sleep at night, the human body also needs breaks throughout the day to regain its strength. This is particularly important during learning,… Read More »When should you take a break from studying?
What is the maximum amount of time you should study per day?
Five hours of pure learning time is quite ambitious. Quality clearly takes precedence over stubborn cramming of learning material. You need breaks so that the… Read More »What is the maximum amount of time you should study per day?
The best 10 learning tips
Learning tip 1: Study planning Keep a calendar in which you regularly enter all your schoolwork and exams. Get an overview of the learning material… Read More »The best 10 learning tips
How to learn more easily by understanding
People learn the vast majority of things by doing and imitating: Toddlers play with pots and lids, improving their fine motor skills. Older children learn… Read More »How to learn more easily by understanding
Learning languages: Getting sprinkled in
Most of us have spent years trying to learn one or even several foreign languages during our school years. However, during the first contacts with… Read More »Learning languages: Getting sprinkled in
How to increase the ability to concentrate?
If you want to improve your ability to concentrate, you should allow your brain regular periods of regeneration. The brain needs breaks in order to… Read More »How to increase the ability to concentrate?
Many students watch video lectures at increased playback speed.
Accelerating the playback speed to one and a half times or double has little effect on the comprehension of online lectures, as has been shown… Read More »Many students watch video lectures at increased playback speed.
How to motivate yourself to learn
A well-known experience: If you do not feel a sufficient reason (no sufficient motivation) to learn, learning is perceived as difficult. With motivation, you can… Read More »How to motivate yourself to learn
How to prepare anchor points
Imagine that you have signed up for a lecture, a class, or a professional seminar. There you want to absorb new information and also learn… Read More »How to prepare anchor points
How do I prepare a presentation?
In recent years, more and more female students have been required to give presentations, and in some types of schools these presentations are even part… Read More »How do I prepare a presentation?
Travel preparations for the brain
Sebastian’s favorite subject was physics and he had become interested in it immediately when invitations for a lecture at the adult education center had been… Read More »Travel preparations for the brain
The wizard’s study tips
“It’s getting late,” his mother said as she poked her head into Sebastian’s room, “you have to get up early tomorrow!” “I still want to… Read More »The wizard’s study tips
Warming up the brain
Walter was just tired that day. Already in the third lesson he almost fell asleep, if his bench neighbor Barbara hadn’t pushed him. On the… Read More »Warming up the brain
The speaker’s fear of the audience
Dieter had already not slept well last night, because he had to remember that he was supposed to give his big speech exercise on the… Read More »The speaker’s fear of the audience
The inner clock
Alfons had just eaten lunch – his favorite dish was chicken schnitzel with potato salad – and therefore even passed on the dessert his mother… Read More »The inner clock
Trojan Language School – The Schliemann Method
When the teacher returned the French school work, Christopher had to wait a long time for his turn. The teacher always started with the best… Read More »Trojan Language School – The Schliemann Method
Management for school?
Sebastian came home from school and threw his school bag into the corner. After a long illness that forced him to stay home for almost… Read More »Management for school?
“No learning tip” or “Georg under the bell”
The day had started “well” for Georg! When he got on the bus to go to school, he remembered that he had forgotten his student… Read More »“No learning tip” or “Georg under the bell”
Gap learning against learning gaps
“What is the name of the capital of Bulgaria?” the teacher asked Tobias, who had prepared far too little for this geography exam. Perplexed, Tobias… Read More »Gap learning against learning gaps
How do school professionals start the new school year?
When the school vacations come to an end, some will think a little anxiously about the coming school year, some will be glad that it… Read More »How do school professionals start the new school year?
Weblog – The logbook for internet surfers
When Sebastian got up from his computer, he was quite perplexed. He had spent half the afternoon looking for a page on the Internet that… Read More »Weblog – The logbook for internet surfers
Who will become a knowledge millionaire?
“So you’ve finally decided on B – Julius Caesar – and you’re sure that money doesn’t stink according to him. Well, the right answer …”… Read More »Who will become a knowledge millionaire?
Non vitae, sed scholae discimus!
“Phew!” René murmured to his bench neighbor Barbara when the geography teacher sent him back to the rows of benches after the exam. “At least… Read More »Non vitae, sed scholae discimus!
Pack the material in lumps!
“Please list the founding states of the Council of Europe,” the geography teacher said to Martin. He didn’t think twice and started: “Belgium, Denmark, France,… Read More »Pack the material in lumps!
The best exam preparation: “Watch the flowers grow!”
Mario was anxiously awaiting the big break, while the teacher was still explaining the homework in the last minutes of the math lesson. The reason… Read More »The best exam preparation: “Watch the flowers grow!”
Help your eyes to see!
“The upside-down Maximilian*). … Maximilian, Mrs. Nickus and … a flying flowerpot. It was a day … like any other. … Maximilian was … in… Read More »Help your eyes to see!
Learning by heart with goofing off
Our brain is a master of efficiency. It is designed to quickly recognize dangers and food in the bush and savannah. Trivial things quickly fall… Read More »Learning by heart with goofing off
Learning with the computer
While looking for a new learning tip for the “Learning School”, Werner – that’s the one on the top left – came across a pedagogical… Read More »Learning with the computer
Dominik’s nightmare
The chemistry teacher scratched behind his right ear as usual and let his eyes wander over the heads of the 4a students, frowning. All of… Read More »Dominik’s nightmare
Fear eats up thoughts … *)
“Tomorrow you have your appointment at the dentist!” exclaimed the mother as she glanced into Alexander’s room before leaving. “I know!” he replied, wincing at… Read More »Fear eats up thoughts … *)
Send the learning material on its way …
When Alexandra sat for her computer science exam, she was asked to list the twelve most important components of a modern computer. She had studied… Read More »Send the learning material on its way …
Hopefully I’ll find something on the Internet …
Benjamin’s gaze fell on his weekly schedule. “My God!” he groaned, “in four days I have the paper on the Visigoths and I don’t even… Read More »Hopefully I’ll find something on the Internet …
I have a memory like a goldfish!
“It’s terrible,” Claudia lamented, “my memory is like a sieve. Whatever I pour into it, it just trickles through.” She can’t understand how her sister… Read More »I have a memory like a goldfish!
The learning poster: Advertise against mistakes!
Today, Alexander can’t wait to finally get his English schoolwork back. Until now, he had a queasy feeling in his stomach, because his performance was… Read More »The learning poster: Advertise against mistakes!
Get to the bottom of your teacher!
“Dear Alexander,” the geography teacher said, “unfortunately your test was negative. But I’ll give you another chance next week and take you again orally. The… Read More »Get to the bottom of your teacher!
The learning machine
When learning, practicing and repeating, a lot of time is wasted by working through parts of the material that you actually already know. This waste… Read More »The learning machine
The Secrets of the Time Masters – Master of Time
Introduction Do you know this too? You have to write an English essay by tomorrow, in a few days there is a math test, next… Read More »The Secrets of the Time Masters – Master of Time