Week 7 – Learning How to Learn: Multitasking Impairs Memory & Learning AND Mix-Up Practice Tasks to Boost Performance Answer

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Learning How to Learn

To address the diverse STEM disciplines we have in this class , let’s continue with some researched-based videos about learning how to learn.  I want you to learn some transferable skills that can apply to your other classes or future career in addition to learning chemistry. 

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  1. Watch PEN Principle #6: Multitasking Impairs Memory & Learning (5:03) 
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  3. Watch PEN Principle #7: Mix-Up Practice Tasks to Boost Performance (5:02)
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Respond to this discussion prompt by Tuesday 11:59 pm. Select the Reply box and write a paragraph for each of the following questions:

  1. You will report on something good that happened to you, or an accomplishment of yours from the last 5-7 days. It doesn’t have to be chemistry or science or even school-related. Please keep it appropriate!
  2. How does multitasking impair our memory and learning?  Reflecting how you studied in the past, were you multitasking?  If so, what were you doing while studying or learning?  
  3. What are the two different practices mentioned in the video?  How is the difference between the two practice?
  4. After watching these two videos, how are you going to implement these two strategies in your study for the next two weeks.    We will go back and write a self-reflection later.  

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By Friday night at 11:59 pm, please reply to at least two of our classmates’ posts with ideas or suggestions as feedback by doing two of the followings: 

  1. You will share your reaction / emotional response to the poster’s good news, and/or ask follow-up question(s).
  2. Provide specific feedback about your classmates’ plans to implement the techniques in this discussion.
  3. Ask a probing or clarifying question in response to one (or more) of your colleagues’ posts, or
  4. Describe a different technique that you have used.

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  1. You will report on something good that happened to you, or an accomplishment of yours from the last 5-7 days. It doesn’t have to be chemistry or science or even school-related. Please keep it appropriate!  –  I got approved a day off at work so now I will
This question is taken from Chem 102 – General Chemistry II » Spring 2022 » Discussion