Information Processing

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Welcome to the Quick Start Guide on information processing!​

Your ability to process and understand information so that you can recall and apply it when necessary.

THIS SKILL IS GOOD TO PRIORITIZE IF…

  • You struggle to remember new things – especially school-related information.
  • You do well if you have to remember facts, but not so well when asked deeper questions about meanings and relationships to other things.
  • You find it difficult to remember things under pressure – your mind just blanks.
Course Information

Course Level: Beginner

Time to Complete: 10 mins

Perfect for: Students in WRTG100/101, ENGL103, or anyone who needs a refresher.

Additional Resources

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Information Processing 101​

This video will introduce you to the concept of information processing.

In this mini-course we explore the following concepts in more detail:

  1. Practical tips for processing information
  2. Habits to improve information processing

Try these techniques!

Summarize and Review

Summarize and Review

  • Summarize sections of your lecture notes.
  • Try using the Cornell Note Taking Method on the same day as your lecture.
  • Re-read before you walk into next week’s class.
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Get Creative

Get Creative

  • Create a mind-map or concept-map to connect topics in your notes.
  • Look for connections between all topics. We recommend using Coggle, an awesome free tool, to build out your diagrams!
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Create a Small Online Study Group

Create a Small Online Study Group

  • Talk through what you know and don’t know.
  • Share notes.
  • Teach each other!

Make a habit of improving your information processing!

Here are some ideas to get you started:

 

Book an appointment with a counsellor or your family doctor.

Create a bedtime hygiene routine to prepare your body for rest.
This involves calming your mind and unplugging from
technology at least 30 minutes before you go to bed.

Exercise 15+ minutes a day;  why not start with a walk.

Try meditating for 10 minutes a day.

Congratulations!

Now, return to the Learning Commons Resource Moodle and do the exit quiz to confirm your new knowledge!

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