Knowing How to Study
This module will explain some of the ways that you can improve your study habits. It is useful to learn good study habits and techniques in order to get the most out of your studies. Learning how to study can help you study more efficiently.
Top Tips
✓ Turn off your phone. Don’t use texts and calls as an excuse that you are needed elsewhere.
✓ Have a plan. Plan when you will study so you don’t end up cramming at the last minute.
✓ Be realistic. Ask yourself: how will a small bit of procrastination affect your stress levels, anxiety, health, and overall success?
✓ Plan for YOU. Tailor your study plan to accommodate how you learn best.
✓ Remember your goals. Relate your studying to real-world results. How will this knowledge help you in the future?
Additional Resources
Strategies and tools to help you take better notes that can help you study.
Strategies to help you understand and absorb the information you read in your course material.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Study Time
Watch the video below (The Learning Portal Ontario, 2016) to discover some strategies to make your studying more effective.
Avoid Cramming! Study with Spaced Practice
Watch the video below (The Learning Portal Ontario, 2021) to learn about spaced practice and how it can help you retain information.
Online Tests: How to Prepare for Success
Watch this video (The Learning Portal Ontario, 2021) to discover strategies to prepare for an online test or exam.
What to Do Before the Test
Watch this video (The Learning Portal Ontario, 2016) to learn good pre-test habits that can help you prepare for tests.
What to Do During the Test
Watch this video (The Learning Portal Online, 2016) to learn some strategies that you can use during a test to improve your performance.