1. Focused Study Sessions
Mindset and Metacognitive Learning Strategies –
Dr. Layne Morsch, UIS
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Effective Metacognitive Strategies
Learn mode, not study mode
Learning/Study Sessions
Study as if you will have to teach
Avoid common illusions of knowing
Create your own review sheet 
Create Practice exams
Visit the Learning Hub and/or office hours on a regular basis
Active Reading
Step one - Preview
Step two - Come up with questions the reading can answer
Step three - paraphrasing (one paragraph at a time) - when you paraphrase 2nd paragraph, include information from both
Create tools - notes, flashcards, outlines, concept mapset a goal - what do you want to accomplish in your study session minutes
Focused Study Sessions
1.  Set a goal - what do you want to
accomplish in your study session –
1-2 minutes
2.  Study with focus - (hide phone, turn TV off) organize, map, summarize, process, solve, etc. ~30 minutes
3.  Reward yourself - take a break,
get a snack, check your phone, etc –
5 minutes
4.  Review - go over what you just learned