Optimal Protocols for Studying & Learning - YouTube
In a "nutshell":
- study (read, listen, watch) once
- self-test immediately after study
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repeat testing multiple times, instead of re-reading/watch/listen
Optimal Protocols for Studying & Learning - Huberman Lab
00:00:00 Improve Studying & Learning
00:06:45 Offsetting Forgetting
00:08:22 Learning & Neuroplasticity
00:13:06 Periodic Testing
00:16:09 Focus & Alertness, Sleep, Tool: Active Engagement
00:21:37 Tool: Improve Focus, Mindfulness Meditation, Perception Exercise
00:24:38 Sleep & Neuroplasticity, Tool: Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR)
00:28:29 Tools: Study Habits of Successful Students
00:37:33 Studying & Aspiration Goals; Challenging Material
00:42:54 Tool: Testing as a Learning Tool
00:48:23 Self-Testing, Repeated Testing
00:55:29 Testing Yourself & Knowledge Gaps
01:02:23 New Material & Self-Test Timing
01:07:21 Familiarity vs Mastery
01:10:55 Self-Testing & Offsetting Forgetting
01:15:53 Best Type of Self-Tests; Phone & Post-Learning Distractions
01:22:03 Tool: Gap Effects; Testing as Studying vs. Evaluation
01:25:40 Tool: Emotion & Learning, PTSD, Deliberate Cold Exposure, Caffeine
01:33:28 Tool: Interleaving Information; Unskilled, Mastery & Virtuosity
