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- LEARNING FUNDAMENTALSABOUTMIND MAPSPRESENTATIONSCOURSESBLOGSHOP There is a science to learning information well. In this session students will learn active study techniques and strategies to help them take visual notes, get organised, develop better focus, and stop the multitasking madness. SHOP - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS The Study Hacks Teachers’ Toolkit (In-House Study Skills Program) $ 1,895.00 Add to cart. MIND MAPS - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS What is a Mind Map? An example of a mind map (Strategies for Whole-Food Plant-Based Living) A mind map is a visual way to organise and learn information. Mind maps can help you to break down complex information, memorise information, and see the connections between different ideas. You can learn how to create your own mind maps with my FREE Mind Mapper’s Toolkit. Examples of Mind Maps We THE 8 BIGGEST MISTAKES STUDENTS MAKE Hi Shivam, Thanks for your message! I think providing personalised feedback is very powerful. It’s just too easy for students to switch off and think, “This doesn’t apply to me!” when you make suggestions to the entire class. STUDY SKILLS MIND MAP POSTER PACK The Study Skills Mind Map Poster Pack is a set of brightly coloured A2 sized mind map posters designed to provide students with a range of practical study strategies.. Each poster contains appealing illustrations aimed to engage visual learners and comes with an explanation sheet to explain the mind map content in detail. DEACTIVATE YOUR AMYGDALA TO COMBAT PROCRASTINATION 1. Physical movement. Vigorous physical exercise produces serotonin, endocannabinoids and dopamine. These are feel good chemicals that naturally (and safely) boost your mood. And when you’re in a positive mood, you’re more likely to just get on with doing whatever you need to do. 2. Mindfulness meditation. HOW TO MIND MAP FOR STUDY SUCCESS Label the image. Step 2: Branch off from your central image and create one of your main ideas (think of each branch as being like a chapter in a book). Label the branch. You can also draw a picture for it. Step 3: From your main branches draw some sub-branches and from those sub-branches you can draw even more branches. HOW MANY HOURS OF STUDY DO YOU NEED TO DO EACH DAY Focus on the quality of your study (not the quantity of study). Sure, I know one school advises students to engage in 20 minutes of study per subject every day. Another school recommends 3 hours a night, plus 8 hours over the weekend . So I could easily just tell you, Study for 3 hours every day! but that doesn’t sit right with me. THE IMPORTANCE OF REST: WHY STUDYING FOR LONG PERIODS OF Dr Jane Genovese delivers interactive sessions on learning to learn, combating procrastination, exam preparation, how to focus in the age

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YOUR ATAR SCORE IN PERSPECTIVE: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE Hi Judith, A great show to watch with your grandson is ‘My Year 12 Life’ produced by Princess Pictures (aired on ABC). The final episode when the students get their ATAR scores is - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALSABOUTMIND MAPSPRESENTATIONSCOURSESBLOGSHOP There is a science to learning information well. In this session students will learn active study techniques and strategies to help them take visual notes, get organised, develop better focus, and stop the multitasking madness. SHOP - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS The Study Hacks Teachers’ Toolkit (In-House Study Skills Program) $ 1,895.00 Add to cart. MIND MAPS - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS What is a Mind Map? An example of a mind map (Strategies for Whole-Food Plant-Based Living) A mind map is a visual way to organise and learn information. Mind maps can help you to break down complex information, memorise information, and see the connections between different ideas. You can learn how to create your own mind maps with my FREE Mind Mapper’s Toolkit. Examples of Mind Maps We THE 8 BIGGEST MISTAKES STUDENTS MAKE Hi Shivam, Thanks for your message! I think providing personalised feedback is very powerful. It’s just too easy for students to switch off and think, “This doesn’t apply to me!” when you make suggestions to the entire class. STUDY SKILLS MIND MAP POSTER PACK The Study Skills Mind Map Poster Pack is a set of brightly coloured A2 sized mind map posters designed to provide students with a range of practical study strategies.. Each poster contains appealing illustrations aimed to engage visual learners and comes with an explanation sheet to explain the mind map content in detail. HOW TO MIND MAP FOR STUDY SUCCESS Label the image. Step 2: Branch off from your central image and create one of your main ideas (think of each branch as being like a chapter in a book). Label the branch. You can also draw a picture for it. Step 3: From your main branches draw some sub-branches and from those sub-branches you can draw even more branches. DEACTIVATE YOUR AMYGDALA TO COMBAT PROCRASTINATION 1. Physical movement. Vigorous physical exercise produces serotonin, endocannabinoids and dopamine. These are feel good chemicals that naturally (and safely) boost your mood. And when you’re in a positive mood, you’re more likely to just get on with doing whatever you need to do. 2. Mindfulness meditation. THE IMPORTANCE OF REST: WHY STUDYING FOR LONG PERIODS OF Dr Jane Genovese delivers interactive sessions on learning to learn, combating procrastination, exam preparation, how to focus in the age

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HOW MANY HOURS OF STUDY DO YOU NEED TO DO EACH DAY Focus on the quality of your study (not the quantity of study). Sure, I know one school advises students to engage in 20 minutes of study per subject every day. Another school recommends 3 hours a night, plus 8 hours over the weekend . So I could easily just tell you, Study for 3 hours every day! but that doesn’t sit right with me. YOUR ATAR SCORE IN PERSPECTIVE: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE Hi Judith, A great show to watch with your grandson is ‘My Year 12 Life’ produced by Princess Pictures (aired on ABC). The final episode when the students get their ATAR scores is SHOP - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS Dr Jane Genovese delivers interactive sessions on learning to learn, combating procrastination, exam preparation, how to focus in the age of distraction, habit formation and much, much more! MIND MAPS - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS What is a Mind Map? An example of a mind map (Strategies for Whole-Food Plant-Based Living) A mind map is a visual way to organise and learn information. Mind maps can help you to break down complex information, memorise information, and see the connections between different ideas. You can learn how to create your own mind maps with my FREE Mind Mapper’s Toolkit. Examples of Mind Maps We SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS To download an information pack, click below: Information Pack Study Hacks There is a science to learning information well. In this session students will learn active study techniques and strategies to help them take visual notes, get organised, develop better focus, and stop the multitasking madness. Year 11 Transitions Discover how to make the

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TIPS FOR USING YOUR SCHOOL DIARY So a good strategy is to have you diary placed next to you on your desk open to the relevant day or week. 3. Use colours. This is a map of Japan’s railway system. For a moment, I want you to enjoy the pretty colours of the different railway tracks on this map. Now, have a look at a black and white version of the same map. STRESS LESS: STRATEGIES TO OPTIMISE YOUR BRAIN POWER FOR You need to remain calm and focused for the exam, so do yourself a favour: avoid these folks. 4. Breathe deeply: 3 Sighs. Often when we get stressed or nervous our breathing becomes shallower and faster. You can decrease your stress levels by consciously slowing down your breathing and using the 3-Sigh Breathing technique. 5 WAYS TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF TO STUDY A BORING SUBJECT AND Update (January 2018): I have since written a number of other articles on strategies to help motivate yourself to study boring subjects. Check out this article on 10 ways to boost your motivation.. How do I motivate myself to study? is one question I am constantly asked by students. Having just completed my honours thesis (which turned out to be the hardest, most stressful and rewarding HOW TO BOOST YOUR BRAINPOWER FOR A TEST IN 5 MINUTES: THE Got an important test coming up? Need a boost in brainpower? Then consider chewing on gum for 5 minutes before the test. This is what researchers recommend in a journal article called Cognitive advantages of chewing gum.Now you see them, now you don’t. DON'T STRAIN YOUR CEREBRAL CORTEX: THE IMPORTANCE OF BRAIN #8 is not good advice. If you are constantly pushing things into a pile with the notion of ‘later’ later will never come. This is from personal experience. - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALSABOUTMIND MAPSPRESENTATIONSCOURSESBLOGSHOP There is a science to learning information well. In this session students will learn active study techniques and strategies to help them take visual notes, get organised, develop better focus, and stop the multitasking madness. SHOP - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS The Study Hacks Teachers’ Toolkit (In-House Study Skills Program) $ 1,895.00 Add to cart. MIND MAPS - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS What is a Mind Map? An example of a mind map (Strategies for Whole-Food Plant-Based Living) A mind map is a visual way to organise and learn information. Mind maps can help you to break down complex information, memorise information, and see the connections between different ideas. You can learn how to create your own mind maps with my FREE Mind Mapper’s Toolkit. Examples of Mind Maps We THE 8 BIGGEST MISTAKES STUDENTS MAKE Hi Shivam, Thanks for your message! I think providing personalised feedback is very powerful. It’s just too easy for students to switch off and think, “This doesn’t apply to me!” when you make suggestions to the entire class. STUDY SKILLS MIND MAP POSTER PACK The Study Skills Mind Map Poster Pack is a set of brightly coloured A2 sized mind map posters designed to provide students with a range of practical study strategies.. Each poster contains appealing illustrations aimed to engage visual learners and comes with an explanation sheet to explain the mind map content in detail. DEACTIVATE YOUR AMYGDALA TO COMBAT PROCRASTINATION 1. Physical movement. Vigorous physical exercise produces serotonin, endocannabinoids and dopamine. These are feel good chemicals that naturally (and safely) boost your mood. And when you’re in a positive mood, you’re more likely to just get on with doing whatever you need to do. 2. Mindfulness meditation. HOW TO MIND MAP FOR STUDY SUCCESS Label the image. Step 2: Branch off from your central image and create one of your main ideas (think of each branch as being like a chapter in a book). Label the branch. You can also draw a picture for it. Step 3: From your main branches draw some sub-branches and from those sub-branches you can draw even more branches. HOW MANY HOURS OF STUDY DO YOU NEED TO DO EACH DAY Focus on the quality of your study (not the quantity of study). Sure, I know one school advises students to engage in 20 minutes of study per subject every day. Another school recommends 3 hours a night, plus 8 hours over the weekend . So I could easily just tell you, Study for 3 hours every day! but that doesn’t sit right with me. THE IMPORTANCE OF REST: WHY STUDYING FOR LONG PERIODS OF Dr Jane Genovese delivers interactive sessions on learning to learn, combating procrastination, exam preparation, how to focus in the age

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YOUR ATAR SCORE IN PERSPECTIVE: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE Hi Judith, A great show to watch with your grandson is ‘My Year 12 Life’ produced by Princess Pictures (aired on ABC). The final episode when the students get their ATAR scores is - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALSABOUTMIND MAPSPRESENTATIONSCOURSESBLOGSHOP There is a science to learning information well. In this session students will learn active study techniques and strategies to help them take visual notes, get organised, develop better focus, and stop the multitasking madness. SHOP - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS The Study Hacks Teachers’ Toolkit (In-House Study Skills Program) $ 1,895.00 Add to cart. MIND MAPS - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS What is a Mind Map? An example of a mind map (Strategies for Whole-Food Plant-Based Living) A mind map is a visual way to organise and learn information. Mind maps can help you to break down complex information, memorise information, and see the connections between different ideas. You can learn how to create your own mind maps with my FREE Mind Mapper’s Toolkit. Examples of Mind Maps We THE 8 BIGGEST MISTAKES STUDENTS MAKE Hi Shivam, Thanks for your message! I think providing personalised feedback is very powerful. It’s just too easy for students to switch off and think, “This doesn’t apply to me!” when you make suggestions to the entire class. STUDY SKILLS MIND MAP POSTER PACK The Study Skills Mind Map Poster Pack is a set of brightly coloured A2 sized mind map posters designed to provide students with a range of practical study strategies.. Each poster contains appealing illustrations aimed to engage visual learners and comes with an explanation sheet to explain the mind map content in detail. DEACTIVATE YOUR AMYGDALA TO COMBAT PROCRASTINATION 1. Physical movement. Vigorous physical exercise produces serotonin, endocannabinoids and dopamine. These are feel good chemicals that naturally (and safely) boost your mood. And when you’re in a positive mood, you’re more likely to just get on with doing whatever you need to do. 2. Mindfulness meditation. HOW TO MIND MAP FOR STUDY SUCCESS Label the image. Step 2: Branch off from your central image and create one of your main ideas (think of each branch as being like a chapter in a book). Label the branch. You can also draw a picture for it. Step 3: From your main branches draw some sub-branches and from those sub-branches you can draw even more branches. HOW MANY HOURS OF STUDY DO YOU NEED TO DO EACH DAY Focus on the quality of your study (not the quantity of study). Sure, I know one school advises students to engage in 20 minutes of study per subject every day. Another school recommends 3 hours a night, plus 8 hours over the weekend . So I could easily just tell you, Study for 3 hours every day! but that doesn’t sit right with me. THE IMPORTANCE OF REST: WHY STUDYING FOR LONG PERIODS OF Dr Jane Genovese delivers interactive sessions on learning to learn, combating procrastination, exam preparation, how to focus in the age

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YOUR ATAR SCORE IN PERSPECTIVE: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE Hi Judith, A great show to watch with your grandson is ‘My Year 12 Life’ produced by Princess Pictures (aired on ABC). The final episode when the students get their ATAR scores is SHOP - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS Dr Jane Genovese delivers interactive sessions on learning to learn, combating procrastination, exam preparation, how to focus in the age of distraction, habit formation and much, much more! MIND MAPS - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS What is a Mind Map? An example of a mind map (Strategies for Whole-Food Plant-Based Living) A mind map is a visual way to organise and learn information. Mind maps can help you to break down complex information, memorise information, and see the connections between different ideas. You can learn how to create your own mind maps with my FREE Mind Mapper’s Toolkit. Examples of Mind Maps We SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS To download an information pack, click below: Information Pack Study Hacks There is a science to learning information well. In this session students will learn active study techniques and strategies to help them take visual notes, get organised, develop better focus, and stop the multitasking madness. Year 11 Transitions Discover how to make the

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10 STRATEGIES TO HELP STUDENTS GET ORGANISED AND STAY Dr Jane Genovese delivers interactive sessions on learning to learn, combating procrastination, exam preparation, how to focus in the age

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THE 8 BIGGEST MISTAKES STUDENTS MAKE Hi Shivam, Thanks for your message! I think providing personalised feedback is very powerful. It’s just too easy for students to switch off and think, “This doesn’t apply to me!” when you make suggestions to the entire class. DEACTIVATE YOUR AMYGDALA TO COMBAT PROCRASTINATION Do you have trouble getting started with your work? Do you have a tendency to leave your work until the last minute? New research shows that your amygdala and emotions may be 10 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR MOTIVATION AND MOOD TO HELP YOU GET A year ago I wrote a blog post called “5 ways to motivate yourself to study a boring subject and/or complete a project”.Several people responded to this blog post with comments along the following lines: “Don’t know what to do YOUR ATAR SCORE IN PERSPECTIVE: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE Hi Judith, A great show to watch with your grandson is ‘My Year 12 Life’ produced by Princess Pictures (aired on ABC). The final episode when the students get their ATAR scores is HOW MANY HOURS OF STUDY DO YOU NEED TO DO EACH DAY Focus on the quality of your study (not the quantity of study). Sure, I know one school advises students to engage in 20 minutes of study per subject every day. Another school recommends 3 hours a night, plus 8 hours over the weekend . So I could easily just tell you, Study for 3 hours every day! but that doesn’t sit right with me. - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALSABOUTMIND MAPSPRESENTATIONSCOURSESBLOGSHOP There is a science to learning information well. In this session students will learn active study techniques and strategies to help them take visual notes, get organised, develop better focus, and stop the multitasking madness. SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS To download an information pack, click below: Information Pack Study Hacks There is a science to learning information well. In this session students will learn active study techniques and strategies to help them take visual notes, get organised, develop better focus, and stop the multitasking madness. Year 11 Transitions Discover how to make the

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10 STRATEGIES TO HELP STUDENTS GET ORGANISED AND STAY Dr Jane Genovese delivers interactive sessions on learning to learn, combating procrastination, exam preparation, how to focus in the age

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THE 8 BIGGEST MISTAKES STUDENTS MAKE Hi Shivam, Thanks for your message! I think providing personalised feedback is very powerful. It’s just too easy for students to switch off and think, “This doesn’t apply to me!” when you make suggestions to the entire class. DEACTIVATE YOUR AMYGDALA TO COMBAT PROCRASTINATION Do you have trouble getting started with your work? Do you have a tendency to leave your work until the last minute? New research shows that your amygdala and emotions may be 10 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR MOTIVATION AND MOOD TO HELP YOU GET A year ago I wrote a blog post called “5 ways to motivate yourself to study a boring subject and/or complete a project”.Several people responded to this blog post with comments along the following lines: “Don’t know what to do YOUR ATAR SCORE IN PERSPECTIVE: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE Hi Judith, A great show to watch with your grandson is ‘My Year 12 Life’ produced by Princess Pictures (aired on ABC). The final episode when the students get their ATAR scores is HOW MANY HOURS OF STUDY DO YOU NEED TO DO EACH DAY Focus on the quality of your study (not the quantity of study). Sure, I know one school advises students to engage in 20 minutes of study per subject every day. Another school recommends 3 hours a night, plus 8 hours over the weekend . So I could easily just tell you, Study for 3 hours every day! but that doesn’t sit right with me. MIND MAPS - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS What is a Mind Map? An example of a mind map (Strategies for Whole-Food Plant-Based Living) A mind map is a visual way to organise and learn information. Mind maps can help you to break down complex information, memorise information, and see the connections between different ideas. You can learn how to create your own mind maps with my FREE Mind Mapper’s Toolkit. Examples of Mind Maps We SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS To download an information pack, click below: Information Pack Study Hacks There is a science to learning information well. In this session students will learn active study techniques and strategies to help them take visual notes, get organised, develop better focus, and stop the multitasking madness. Year 11 Transitions Discover how to make the

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STUDY SKILLS MIND MAP POSTER PACK The Study Skills Mind Map Poster Pack is a set of brightly coloured A2 sized mind map posters designed to provide students with a range of practical study strategies.. Each poster contains appealing illustrations aimed to engage visual learners and comes with an explanation sheet to explain the mind map content in detail. MAKING INFORMATION STICK: A STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS TO Do you need to learn and retain a large amount of information? Feel out of practice or have no idea how to go about doing this? I’ve developed a simple process that you can use to help make information stick and stay in your brain for a long time. THE 8 BIGGEST MISTAKES STUDENTS MAKE Hi Shivam, Thanks for your message! I think providing personalised feedback is very powerful. It’s just too easy for students to switch off and think, “This doesn’t apply to me!” when you make suggestions to the entire class. HOW TO MIND MAP FOR STUDY SUCCESS Label the image. Step 2: Branch off from your central image and create one of your main ideas (think of each branch as being like a chapter in a book). Label the branch. You can also draw a picture for it. Step 3: From your main branches draw some sub-branches and from those sub-branches you can draw even more branches. THE POWER OF DOING PRACTICE EXAMS: HOW TO DO THEM AND Dr Jane Genovese delivers interactive sessions on learning to learn, combating procrastination, exam preparation, how to focus in the age

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5 WAYS TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF TO STUDY A BORING SUBJECT AND Update (January 2018): I have since written a number of other articles on strategies to help motivate yourself to study boring subjects. Check out this article on 10 ways to boost your motivation.. How do I motivate myself to study? is one question I am constantly asked by students. Having just completed my honours thesis (which turned out to be the hardest, most stressful and rewarding HOW TO BOOST YOUR BRAINPOWER FOR A TEST IN 5 MINUTES: THE Got an important test coming up? Need a boost in brainpower? Then consider chewing on gum for 5 minutes before the test. This is what researchers recommend in a journal article called Cognitive advantages of chewing gum.Now you see them, now you don’t. STRESS AND THE TEENAGE BRAIN (PART 1): THE GOOD, THE BAD Dr Jane Genovese delivers interactive sessions on learning to learn, combating procrastination, exam preparation, how to focus in the age

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- LEARNING FUNDAMENTALSABOUTMIND MAPSPRESENTATIONSCOURSESBLOGSHOPRELIAS LEARNING FUNDAMENTALWIM HOF FUNDAMENTALSWIM HOF FUNDAMENTALS COURSEPOWER APPS LEARNING PATH There is a science to learning information well. In this session students will learn active study techniques and strategies to help them take visual notes, get organised, develop better focus, and stop the multitasking madness. SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS To download an information pack, click below: Information Pack Study Hacks There is a science to learning information well. In this session students will learn active study techniques and strategies to help them take visual notes, get organised, develop better focus, and stop the multitasking madness. Year 11 Transitions Discover how to make the

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10 STRATEGIES TO HELP STUDENTS GET ORGANISED AND STAY Dr Jane Genovese delivers interactive sessions on learning to learn, combating procrastination, exam preparation, how to focus in the age

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THE 8 BIGGEST MISTAKES STUDENTS MAKE Hi Shivam, Thanks for your message! I think providing personalised feedback is very powerful. It’s just too easy for students to switch off and think, “This doesn’t apply to me!” when you make suggestions to the entire class. DEACTIVATE YOUR AMYGDALA TO COMBAT PROCRASTINATION Do you have trouble getting started with your work? Do you have a tendency to leave your work until the last minute? New research shows that your amygdala and emotions may be 10 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR MOTIVATION AND MOOD TO HELP YOU GETTHE MOOD IS RIGHTWHAT IS MOOD IN A STORYWHAT IS MOOD IN READINGWHAT IS MOOD IN WRITINGWHAT IS THE MOOD OF A POEM A year ago I wrote a blog post called “5 ways to motivate yourself to study a boring subject and/or complete a project”.Several people responded to this blog post with comments along the following lines: “Don’t know what to do YOUR ATAR SCORE IN PERSPECTIVE: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE Hi Judith, A great show to watch with your grandson is ‘My Year 12 Life’ produced by Princess Pictures (aired on ABC). The final episode when the students get their ATAR scores is HOW MANY HOURS OF STUDY DO YOU NEED TO DO EACH DAY Focus on the quality of your study (not the quantity of study). Sure, I know one school advises students to engage in 20 minutes of study per subject every day. Another school recommends 3 hours a night, plus 8 hours over the weekend . So I could easily just tell you, Study for 3 hours every day! but that doesn’t sit right with me. - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALSABOUTMIND MAPSPRESENTATIONSCOURSESBLOGSHOPRELIAS LEARNING FUNDAMENTALWIM HOF FUNDAMENTALSWIM HOF FUNDAMENTALS COURSEPOWER APPS LEARNING PATH There is a science to learning information well. In this session students will learn active study techniques and strategies to help them take visual notes, get organised, develop better focus, and stop the multitasking madness. SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS To download an information pack, click below: Information Pack Study Hacks There is a science to learning information well. In this session students will learn active study techniques and strategies to help them take visual notes, get organised, develop better focus, and stop the multitasking madness. Year 11 Transitions Discover how to make the

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10 STRATEGIES TO HELP STUDENTS GET ORGANISED AND STAY Dr Jane Genovese delivers interactive sessions on learning to learn, combating procrastination, exam preparation, how to focus in the age

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THE 8 BIGGEST MISTAKES STUDENTS MAKE Hi Shivam, Thanks for your message! I think providing personalised feedback is very powerful. It’s just too easy for students to switch off and think, “This doesn’t apply to me!” when you make suggestions to the entire class. DEACTIVATE YOUR AMYGDALA TO COMBAT PROCRASTINATION Do you have trouble getting started with your work? Do you have a tendency to leave your work until the last minute? New research shows that your amygdala and emotions may be 10 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR MOTIVATION AND MOOD TO HELP YOU GETTHE MOOD IS RIGHTWHAT IS MOOD IN A STORYWHAT IS MOOD IN READINGWHAT IS MOOD IN WRITINGWHAT IS THE MOOD OF A POEM A year ago I wrote a blog post called “5 ways to motivate yourself to study a boring subject and/or complete a project”.Several people responded to this blog post with comments along the following lines: “Don’t know what to do YOUR ATAR SCORE IN PERSPECTIVE: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE Hi Judith, A great show to watch with your grandson is ‘My Year 12 Life’ produced by Princess Pictures (aired on ABC). The final episode when the students get their ATAR scores is HOW MANY HOURS OF STUDY DO YOU NEED TO DO EACH DAY Focus on the quality of your study (not the quantity of study). Sure, I know one school advises students to engage in 20 minutes of study per subject every day. Another school recommends 3 hours a night, plus 8 hours over the weekend . So I could easily just tell you, Study for 3 hours every day! but that doesn’t sit right with me. MIND MAPS - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS What is a Mind Map? An example of a mind map (Strategies for Whole-Food Plant-Based Living) A mind map is a visual way to organise and learn information. Mind maps can help you to break down complex information, memorise information, and see the connections between different ideas. You can learn how to create your own mind maps with my FREE Mind Mapper’s Toolkit. Examples of Mind Maps We SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS To download an information pack, click below: Information Pack Study Hacks There is a science to learning information well. In this session students will learn active study techniques and strategies to help them take visual notes, get organised, develop better focus, and stop the multitasking madness. Year 11 Transitions Discover how to make the

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- LEARNING FUNDAMENTALSABOUTMIND MAPSPRESENTATIONSCOURSESBLOGSHOPRELIAS LEARNING FUNDAMENTALWIM HOF FUNDAMENTALSWIM HOF FUNDAMENTALS COURSEPOWER APPS LEARNING PATH “It was so good to have you in. I was lucky to have my Year 12 class this arvo. At the very end of the class I asked them what they thought. They said that it was the best study session they have ever

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SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS To download an information pack, click below: Information Pack Study Hacks There is a science to learning information well. In this session students will learn active study techniques and strategies to help them take visual notes, get organised, develop better focus, and stop the multitasking madness. Year 11 Transitions Discover how to make the

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DEACTIVATE YOUR AMYGDALA TO COMBAT PROCRASTINATION Do you have trouble getting started with your work? Do you have a tendency to leave your work until the last minute? New research shows that your amygdala and emotions may be THE 8 BIGGEST MISTAKES STUDENTS MAKE Hi Shivam, Thanks for your message! I think providing personalised feedback is very powerful. It’s just too easy for students to switch off and think, “This doesn’t apply to me!” when you make suggestions to the entire class. HOW MANY HOURS OF STUDY DO YOU NEED TO DO EACH DAY “How many hours of study do I need to do each day?” This is the number one question I get asked by students. Students want to know the exact numbers (e.g. 1, 2 or 3 hours). YOUR ATAR SCORE IN PERSPECTIVE: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE Hi Judith, A great show to watch with your grandson is ‘My Year 12 Life’ produced by Princess Pictures (aired on ABC). The final episode when the students get their ATAR scores is - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALSABOUTMIND MAPSPRESENTATIONSCOURSESBLOGSHOPRELIAS LEARNING FUNDAMENTALWIM HOF FUNDAMENTALSWIM HOF FUNDAMENTALS COURSEPOWER APPS LEARNING PATH “It was so good to have you in. I was lucky to have my Year 12 class this arvo. At the very end of the class I asked them what they thought. They said that it was the best study session they have ever

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DEACTIVATE YOUR AMYGDALA TO COMBAT PROCRASTINATION Do you have trouble getting started with your work? Do you have a tendency to leave your work until the last minute? New research shows that your amygdala and emotions may be THE 8 BIGGEST MISTAKES STUDENTS MAKE Hi Shivam, Thanks for your message! I think providing personalised feedback is very powerful. It’s just too easy for students to switch off and think, “This doesn’t apply to me!” when you make suggestions to the entire class. HOW MANY HOURS OF STUDY DO YOU NEED TO DO EACH DAY “How many hours of study do I need to do each day?” This is the number one question I get asked by students. Students want to know the exact numbers (e.g. 1, 2 or 3 hours). YOUR ATAR SCORE IN PERSPECTIVE: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE Hi Judith, A great show to watch with your grandson is ‘My Year 12 Life’ produced by Princess Pictures (aired on ABC). The final episode when the students get their ATAR scores is SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS To download an information pack, click below: Information Pack Study Hacks There is a science to learning information well. In this session students will learn active study techniques and strategies to help them take visual notes, get organised, develop better focus, and stop the multitasking madness. Year 11 Transitions Discover how to make the

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MIND MAPS - LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS What is a Mind Map? An example of a mind map (Strategies for Whole-Food Plant-Based Living) A mind map is a visual way to organise and learn information. Mind maps can help you to break down complex information, memorise information, and see the connections between different ideas. You can learn how to create your own mind maps with my FREE Mind Mapper’s Toolkit. Examples of Mind Maps We STUDY SKILLS MIND MAP POSTER PACK The Study Skills Mind Map Poster Pack is a set of brightly coloured A2 sized mind map posters designed to provide students with a range of practical study strategies.. Each poster contains appealing illustrations aimed to engage visual learners and comes with an explanation sheet to explain the mind map content in detail. MAKING INFORMATION STICK: A STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS TO Do you need to learn and retain a large amount of information? Feel out of practice or have no idea how to go about doing this? I’ve developed a simple process that you can use to help make information stick and stay in your brain for a long time. HOW TO MIND MAP FOR STUDY SUCCESS Update (February 2018): . Since writing this post, I have completed degrees in law and psychology and a PhD with the help of mind maps. Now here’s the thing: I could not have got through my studies without mind mapping. I have created a free Mind Mapper’s Toolkit to help students use this great study strategy. You can get your FREE copy here.. How would you feel if you got 1 out of 20 (5% STRATEGIES FOR PLANT-POWERED LIVING It’s time to elevate your kitchen game, boost your nutrient intake and do all of this on a budget. We’ve created a mind map to help you do this.. The aim of this mind map and blog post is to arm you with tools, techniques and ideas that will elevate your nutrition and

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LEARN HOW TO STUDY AND WORK MORE EFFECTIVELY. Dr Jane Genovese makes the latest research on learning, productivity and healthy living accessible to students, parents and teachers.

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LEARN HOW TO STUDY AND WORK MORE EFFECTIVELY. Dr Jane Genovese makes the latest research on learning, productivity and healthy living accessible to students, parents and teachers.

Contact Dr Jane

WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?

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PRESENTATIONS

The presentations Jane delivers are based on a combination of the best research and personal experience (particularly her years studying law and psychology and completing a PhD).

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MIND MAPS

Jane has created dozens of mind maps on a range of topics (e.g., strengthening self control, organising your workspace and combating climate change). Download her free Mind Mappers Toolkit and start creating your own mind maps today!

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BOOKS

Tired of reading dry, text heavy study skills books? Jane has created several easy to read study guides and resources, including the study skills comic ‘Smart Study: How to Study Less and Get More’. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

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> “Thanks so much for the work that you did with our Year 11 ATAR > students. They were thoroughly engaged and you even fired up one of > the relief teachers who was supervising the session! She really > enjoyed the session and thought that you were very engaging.” Student Services Manager Warnbro Community High School > “It was great to hear how many students went home and spoke to > their parents about your presentation. I’ve also received fabulous > feedback from our staff – yours really is the best Study Skills > presentation I have seen!” Head of Year Wesley College > “It was so good to have you in. I was lucky to have my Year 12 > class this arvo. At the very end of the class I asked them what they > thought. They said that it was the best study session they have ever > had. A couple showed me their A3 mind maps they had created since > the talk. One girl did an awesome mind map where she collated your > information from today and highlighted strategies she currently used > and identified all the new tools she can try.” Year 12 Teacher Presbyterian Ladies College > “Thanks so much for coming to Mandurah Baptist College on Friday > morning the 18th of March and talking to our Year 10s. I certainly > benefitted from the strategies you’ve outlined and saw ways in > which I could apply these to my own classes. I know the kids got a > lot out of it too.

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> You made it fun and engaging and that’s exactly what they

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English Teacher Mandurah Baptist College > “I’m one of the St Mary’s girls you visited today and I’m > writing to thank you for speaking to us. I found everything you said > so relatable and it definitely gave me motivation and ideas of > better ways to approach study. I’ve even gone away and made a mind > map summarising the points you spoke about!

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> I really enjoyed it, thanks again!” Year 10 Student St Mary's Anglican Girls' School > “I’m a year ten student at Corpus Christi Collage and today you > visited us and spoke about studying and the techniques. We have had > many guest speakers discussing this topic but none were as helpful > as you. For once I was fully focused and interested in your > presentation, everyone was. I’m really grateful for the awesome > tips you gave us and I’ve already put some of them into action, > bookmarked your website and liked your page on Facebook. So I just > wanted to say a huge thank you and a congratulations on actually > making a difference in the way teenagers study today.” Year 10 Student Corpus Christi College Read more testimonials WHY LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS?

1 AUTHENTICITY

Jane shares her own lived experience with students. She doesn’t present from a script created by someone else.

2 INTEGRITY

Jane walks the talk and uses the practical strategies she shares with students on a daily basis.

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ENGAGING & INTERACTIVE Having worked with thousands of high school students for the past ten years, Jane understands how to effectively engage students and keep

their attention.

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VALUES-BASED EDUCATION Jane aligns her presentations and resources with the school’s

values.

5 EVIDENCE-BASED

The study strategies Jane shares with students are based on empirical

research.

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HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS

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STUDY HACKS

There is a science to learning information well. In this session students will learn active study techniques and strategies to help them take visual notes, get organised, develop better focus, and stop the multitasking madness.

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YEAR 11 TRANSITIONS

Discover how to make the transition from year 10 to year 11 as smooth as possible. Topics covered include: developing a positive mindset, dealing with distractions, study strategies, looking after your mind and body and staying motivated

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PROCRASTINATION BUSTER “I’ll start tomorrow”. Sound familiar? Why not start today? Learn how to identity your own procrastination patterns, find out what might be behind them, and motivate yourself at any time to get your

work done.

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Leave this field empty if you're human: WHAT’S ON THE BLOG? LESSONS FROM THE MARSHMALLOW TEST: HOW TO STUDY AND STAY FOCUSED IN A WORLD OF INSTANT GRATIFICATION You’re not going to like what I’m about to say. Here goes! They key to doing well at school (and in life) is to become comfortable with feeling uncomfortable. The time has come to embrace boredom, anxiety, pain, and confusion. Resist the urge to escape these uncomfortable mental states. Don’t

distract yourself.

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THE ART OF TAMING NEGATIVE EMOTIONS: 10 WAYS TO FEEL BETTER Are you struggling to get work done at home? Find yourself

procrastinating?

Before you start googling ‘Time management techniques’, consider

this . . .

According to Associate Professor Tim Pychyl, procrastination isn’t a time management issue. It’s actually an emotion management issue. This means if you can get a better handle on your emotions, HOW TO STAY SANE AND CONNECTED IN CRAZY TIMES Here’s a fact that may surprise you . . . Loneliness is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Take a moment to let that sink in. Why is being socially isolated so damaging to our health? It’s because we’re social creatures. We’re biologically wired for connection. This read more blog posts

ABOUT

Dr Jane Genovese is the owner, coordinator, and presenter of Learning Fundamentals, an organisation that gives students the edge over their

studies.

Jane delivers interactive workshops on creative study strategies, memory techniques, overcoming procrastination, exam preparation, managing stress, cultivating resilience, and how to focus in the age

of distraction.

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