While I wrote a blog entry about studying
for finals two weeks ago, I thought it would be better to ask students
to pay attention to something more visual on the same topic. They
may be more interested in watching a video than actually reading my blog. Therefore,
after looking around YouTube I decided to select three videos that may be of
interest to students rather than an assistant principal. After all, they
are reading enough while they are studying...right? For those of you who
are not students (although I would argue that we all are), this hopefully gives
you a different perspective.
The first clip is narrated by a Transfer Advisor. She
gives a very short list of tips that can save students both time and energy
when preparing. Her message is simple: Stay organized,
budget your time, and review class notes and previous exams.
The second clip is posted by an
individual who appears to be a college student. I
included his video for the simple message of take breaks, exercise, eat well,
and don’t stress out. His closing remark is a good way to approach
any assessment: be prepared, confident, and competent; you’re
going to do great!
The third clip is the longest of the
three, but features a high
school student relaying information she received from a teacher that
proved helpful. She does a good job of breaking down the information
into three areas: preparing for finals; immediately before exams; and
study techniques. It covers everything from getting organized to
eating right.
Whatever the technique, students just
need to study. Sure everyone wants to be successful (whatever their
definition) as soon as possible, but to quote Vince Lombardi; "The only place success
comes before work is in the dictionary."
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