Unit 3: Remember This Prof. Karen Fuqua FS100 – Eight Skills of the Effective Fire Science Student

FS100 Information Prof. Karen Fuqua, MS Criminal Justice Prof. Karen Fuqua, MS Criminal Justice AIM: kjbfuqua AIM: kjbfuqua Office Hours: Monday & Thursdays, Office Hours: Monday & Thursdays, 9-10PM EST Seminars: Wednesdays, 9PM EST Seminars: Wednesdays, 9PM EST

Unit 3 Seminar Learning Devices Learning Devices –What is your favorite “study environment,” if you have one, and why does it work well for you? If you do not have one, what do you think your ideal study environment would be? –How does visualizing help solidify information into long-term memory? What are some ways you can incorporate visualization into your studies? –What is the difference between “knowing” and “memorizing”? –What are some mnemonic devices, and how can they help you study?

Unit 3 Assignments: What should I be doing this week? Attend the Seminar/ Attend the Seminar/ Alternate Assignment - 20pts Read Cornerstone-Ch. 7 Read Cornerstone-Ch. 7 LASSI Assessment – 20pts LASSI Assessment – 20pts Quiz - 25pts Quiz - 25pts Discussion Board - 30pts Discussion Board - 30pts (Remember to post your answer and then to 3-5 fellow students’ main post)

Unit 3 Objectives The importance of studying The importance of studying Creating a proper study environment Creating a proper study environment The difference between knowing and memorizing The difference between knowing and memorizing What a mnemonic device is What a mnemonic device is How to study with small children in the house How to study with small children in the house

PRIORITIZE!

Learning Strategies What is your favorite study environment? What is your favorite study environment? What is your “ideal” study environment?

Study Habits What is the difference between “knowing” and “memorizing”? What is the difference between “knowing” and “memorizing”? What are some "tricks" you use to remember important information? What are some "tricks" you use to remember important information? How can you use these for studying? How can you use these for studying?

FACTS FACTS Your unique study environment needs are Your unique study environment needs are important to your success when studying!

QUESTION: Where do you do your work? What distractions are present?

STAGES OF MEMORY Immediate Immediate Short-Term Short-Term Long-Term Long-Term

IMMEDIATE MEMORY Stores information from the five senses Stores information from the five senses Lasts less than a second Lasts less than a second Very large capacity Very large capacity Moves information to short-term memory Moves information to short-term memory

WORKING OR SHORT-TERM MEMORY Holds about 7 pieces of information Holds about 7 pieces of information Is lost in 30 seconds if not practiced Is lost in 30 seconds if not practiced

LONG-TERM MEMORY Unlimited Capacity Can Last A Life Time Consists of information you have: Heard often Used often Deemed necessary

MEMORY HELPERS How can you help your memory? How can you help your memory? –proper sleep –proper nutrition –exercise –mental exercise such as crossword puzzles –a positive mindset –good study environment –repetition –visualization

MEMORY HINDRANCES Distractions Distractions Stress Stress Inability to distinguish important facts from unimportant facts Inability to distinguish important facts from unimportant facts

SQ3R METHOD What is this and how can it help me to be a better student? What is this and how can it help me to be a better student? S-Scan the chapter S-Scan the chapter Q-Develop questions from the headings Q-Develop questions from the headings R-Read the chapter R-Read the chapter R-Recite the information read R-Recite the information read R-Review the chapter R-Review the chapter

What are Mnemonic Devices? “Tricks” to help you memorize something “Tricks” to help you memorize something Examples Examples –rhymes –number/letter systems –grouping –imagery –acronyms

QUESTIONS?

Coming in Unit 4 Read the KU Plagiarism Policy Read the KU Plagiarism Policy Explore the KU library Explore the KU library Submit Final Project Proposal – 130 points Submit Final Project Proposal – 130 points Attend the Seminar - 20 points Attend the Seminar - 20 points Complete the Quiz - 25 points Complete the Quiz - 25 points Post to the Discussion Board - 30 points Post to the Discussion Board - 30 points Work Smarter, Not Harder!

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See you Next Week! Please me or AIM if you have any questions or concerns. Remember, I am here to help you succeed! Please me or AIM if you have any questions or concerns. Remember, I am here to help you succeed! THANK YOU! HAVE A GREAT NIGHT! THANK YOU! HAVE A GREAT NIGHT!