Learn techniques and strategies for improving academic learning, in both real-time and virtual settings.
These videos were produced, written, and edited by Carl P. Thum, Ph.D., and Dartmouth's Media Production Services. The first videos were funded by a $10,000 Hewlett Grant in the early 1990's. The royalties generated by the national and international sales of those and subsequent videos resulted in over $150,000, which was "donated" in 2020 for Tutor Clearinghouse peer tutoring.
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Strategies for improving reading rate and comprehension.
Video: Reading Improvement
Techniques for effectively recording and learning information from classes and lectures.
Video: Notetaking
A three-step process for meaningfully understanding and retaining information.
Learn more about stress and stress management techniques.
Video: Stress Management
Learning strategies for general chemistry.
Video: Academic Success: General Chemistry
Learning strategies for foreign languages.
Methods for getting organized and making better use of your time.
Video: Time Management
Annie Bosler and Don Greene, "How to Practice Effectively for Just About Anything"
Barbara Oakley, "Learning How to Learn"
Carol Dweck, "Developing a Growth Mindset"
Salman Khan, Ted Talk 2011