Journal Assignment
Discuss where physical memory is being used in everyday aspects of your life this week?
Rather than rehash the previous point on memory from previous journals this assignment will focus on my own personal memory in the context of the upcoming exam.
Crux: There is an enormous volume of information to absorb (physical memory) and retain (secondary memory) prior to the upcoming exam, which will require effective time management if there is any hope of getting things from short term memory to long term memory.
Organize and filter the study material.
Pacing and repetition is vital to the learning process.
Controlling the learning environment.
Balancing time and resources against grades.
Organizing and Filtering
Study Notes: Weekly study note (long term memory) with the major ideas, points and examples provides an excellent starting point. This …show more content…
Additionally, Every week I review this expanding list to ensure retention prior exam (long term memory).
Pacing and Repetition
Long term memory only becomes such if regularly accessed (we remember remembering). As such, periodically reviewing the notes and quiz list is vital to internalizing any information.
Controlling the Environment.
When I remember facts, things like feelings, location, page numbers, etc., often become part of that memory. Consequently, by studying in the same location and condition as the test, they all provide a mnemonic clue for recall. An additional observation is that I’m often at my brightest in the morning, so it makes sense to both study and take the tests at the same time of day.
Balancing time and Resources
Fulfilling / clearing my schedule of commitments prior to the exam is critical. Not only does it free up time, it also reduces distractions. A computer analogy would be killing or rescheduling processes in preparation for peak times.
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Discuss where physical memory is being used in everyday aspects of your life this week?
Rather than rehash the previous point on memory from previous journals this assignment will focus on my own personal memory in the context of the upcoming exam.
Crux: There is an enormous volume of information to absorb (physical memory) and retain (secondary memory) prior to the upcoming exam, which will require effective time management if there is any hope of getting things from short term memory to long term memory.
Organize and filter the study material.
Pacing and repetition is vital to the learning process.
Controlling the learning environment.
Balancing time and resources against grades.
Organizing and Filtering
Study Notes: Weekly study note (long term memory) with the major ideas, points and examples provides an excellent starting point. This …show more content…
Additionally, Every week I review this expanding list to ensure retention prior exam (long term memory).
Pacing and Repetition
Long term memory only becomes such if regularly accessed (we remember remembering). As such, periodically reviewing the notes and quiz list is vital to internalizing any information.
Controlling the Environment.
When I remember facts, things like feelings, location, page numbers, etc., often become part of that memory. Consequently, by studying in the same location and condition as the test, they all provide a mnemonic clue for recall. An additional observation is that I’m often at my brightest in the morning, so it makes sense to both study and take the tests at the same time of day.
Balancing time and Resources
Fulfilling / clearing my schedule of commitments prior to the exam is critical. Not only does it free up time, it also reduces distractions. A computer analogy would be killing or rescheduling processes in preparation for peak times.
Learning Journal Entries
Reading