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Stop Telling Your Student to Study … Say THIS Instead

by Gretchen | Sep 13, 2022 | Academic Coaching, Anti-Boring Approach, Study Skills

Studying is important to student success, right?  Well, you may be surprised to learn that telling your student to “study” might be doing more harm than good.  What does it actually mean to study? Do we study effectively by rereading...

How to Organize Your Stuff

by Gretchen | Sep 3, 2019 | blog, Organization, Student Life, Study Skills

It’s the beginning of the school year! How the heck should you organize all your stuff? I’m sure that’s a question that comes up for most students, parents, and educators. At the end of last semester, I worked with a new student who needed to...
One Phone-Based Skill Every Student Should Master

One Phone-Based Skill Every Student Should Master

by Gretchen | May 23, 2019 | blog, note-taking, Study Skills

How good are you at talking into your cell phone? Probably pretty good, huh?   I beg to differ. 😉   Maybe you’re ok at talking to your friends or parents… but what about talk into your dictation app? A couple months ago a 7th grade client got...
262: Everything You Need to Know to Rock Your Finals

262: Everything You Need to Know to Rock Your Finals

by Gretchen | May 9, 2019 | College Prep, Study Skills, Test Anxiety

It’s final exam season again! In this episode from the archives, Gretchen walks you through exactly how to prepare for your final exams. Tune in to the episode to hear more about each of these tips: Map out your entire approach to final exams on one page, so you can...
Can I Type My Notes, Or Must They Be Handwritten?

Can I Type My Notes, Or Must They Be Handwritten?

by Gretchen | Mar 26, 2019 | blog, Study Skills

Have you noticed I’m obsessed with note taking lately? If you haven’t caught the last few videos you might check them out here: How to Study Overwhelming PowerPoints Buy These Supplies to Make Studying More Anti-Boring Today I want to talk about whether...
What Do Muddy Feet Have to Do With Smarter Studying?

What Do Muddy Feet Have to Do With Smarter Studying?

by Gretchen | Mar 26, 2019 | blog, Study Skills

Do you notice those students in your class who don’t seem to be struggling as much as you do? How do you feel about them — jealous, annoyed, curious? In today’s video, I tell a story about a client who noticed that one of her study buddies had a very...
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  • How to Teach Your Students to Study More Effectively | 6 Simple Steps March 21, 2023
  • How to Teach Students to Take Better Notes [5 Simple Steps] March 14, 2023
  • I’m Stepping Away From My Business | What’s Happening with the Anti Boring Community March 7, 2023
  • Stop Pretending to be a “Good” Educator | Just Be Yourself February 28, 2023
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