It’s revision time, which means procrastination levels are high. Frankly, the urge to clean the bathroom is probably a little stronger right now, rather than sitting down with a pile of textbooks.
But there are some ways to make revision more interesting.
(Sadly, none of them involve watching re-runs of Friends, so it’s probably best you turn the TV off now…)
- Flash cards: An oldie but a goodie. Write down a question on a piece of card, and the answer on the other side. Repeat with all the other questions you’re studying. Then test yourself.
- If you’re lucky enough to have an iPad, the Evernote Peek app turns your content into a ‘notebook’ where you can reveal the answer using the Smart Cover.
- Group revision: If you know others on the course struggling, get together and test each other.
- Podcasts: There are plenty of podcasts covering a multitude of topics on iTunes - and most are free. Great if you prefer to learn while you’re cooking dinner, walking to uni or at the gym. If you can’t find a suitable topic, record the content yourself!
- Mind maps: All that stuff currently buzzing around in your head? Pop it down in a spider diagram, or a mind map. It’ll make it clearer, and you’re more likely to remember things if you write them down.
What methods do you use for revising?
Great tips. I'm what they quirkily call a 'mature student' returning to study - this time with the Open University. I constantly battle the hurdle that is procrastination I find. These tips are fantastic and one will both use them and share with my son, who is also studying. Will be interested to hear more from you.
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