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Join us to master memory techniques for academic success! Learn mnemonic devices, organization tips, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to boost your memory power. For inquiries, contact the Academic Resources Center.
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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