Theologian in Training Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Being frustrated and stressed out by my common methods of study, I tried a new method this year: PowerPoint. Instead of rewriting my notes, cramming in one book to the next, I took everything that he had us read, combined with his notes, and put it all in a PowerPoint presentation. I watched it constantly, added some music for my own personal enjoyment, and, needless to say, I just took the exam, and it does not even feel like I took an exam. I knew all he wanted, even the curveballs. I really wish I had thought of this idea sooner.....Doh! God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 cool, Theo!!!!! That's a great tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 I am going to pass this along to my kids. Any other good ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted December 15, 2003 Author Share Posted December 15, 2003 It also helps, because you have to write everything down, so you see it more than once. Also, since I realized I am more of a visual learner, watching something akin to a tv show is a lot more enjoyable than reading a book, notes, etc., especially when you add some of your favorite songs, preferably those that have to deal with the topic at hand. For example, in the section on Human Virtues, prudence, "the charioteer of virtues," I added a cover of the Beatles "Dear Prudence." Mnemonic device, I suppose, but one that worked really well. Cmom, No, this is my only tip....better late than never I suppose God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 But it is a wonderful tip: my son is dyslexic and has a hard time in college with all the reading materials. I have been reading him all his stuff for years. If we could organize his diagrams with music he would have a much easier time This might make college less of a grind for him. THank you Theo for an early Christmas present!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted December 15, 2003 Author Share Posted December 15, 2003 But it is a wonderful tip: my son is dyslexic and has a hard time in college with all the reading materials. I have been reading him all his stuff for years. If we could organize his diagrams with music he would have a much easier time This might make college less of a grind for him. THank you Theo for an early Christmas present!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No Problem :peace: :tiphat: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeraMaria Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 wow, theo... i have my biology+english midterms tomorrow...and i'm freaking out... :sadder: i don't think i can type all my notes into a power-point... :ph34r: thanks for the tip though.. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted December 15, 2003 Author Share Posted December 15, 2003 wow, theo... i have my biology+english midterms tomorrow...and i'm freaking out... :sadder: i don't think i can type all my notes into a power-point... :ph34r: thanks for the tip though.. :D Well, that all depends on how late you are willing to stay up. I just took a nap to couteract last night, but added a few more hours to prepare me for tonight. It's all about balance :seesaw: and, for those that can, :pepsi: For me, it's a little of this this :pc: and, since I there still isn't a prayer emoticon, this God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted December 16, 2003 Author Share Posted December 16, 2003 When will the exams end....oh yeah on Thursday :sadder: God help me...thank God for adoration at 9:00 tonight :scream: :wall: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuCa Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 I could go for some Ado right now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeraMaria Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 When will the exams end....oh yeah on Thursday :sadder: :sadder: :sadder: :sadder: :sadder: for me too. :sadder: :sadder: :sadder: :sadder: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 When will the exams end....oh yeah on Thursday :sadder: God help me...thank God for adoration at 9:00 tonight pray for all of us theo. during my finals week (which ends tomorrow) i was able to visit the catholic church across from our college campus, called, (not kidding) St. Thomas More!! i sneaked in once or twice during my free time and i know beign there in front of Jesus is what kept me sane and kept me going. i had to cross a very busy street to get to it (some ppl have gotten run over tryign to cross it!) but it was worth it! :D :D +JMJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rev Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 Wow, our school doesn't have midterms til the end of January, are we behind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted December 16, 2003 Author Share Posted December 16, 2003 I could go for some Ado right now.... The advantages of living in a seminary with optional adoration on Monday night from 9-10 and again on Thursday evening from 4:30 - 5:30 (when we have Evening Prayer) You are all in my prayers God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sista2b Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 ne one got tips for memorizing poems? i've got to memorize a sonnet for Brit Lit. Poor soul the centre of my sinful earth these rebel powers that thee array; Why dost thou pine within and suffer dearth, Painting thy outward walls so costly gay? Why so large the cost,having so short a lease, that all i got and i had to cheat on the last line and the puntuation. finals don't even start for me till Friday. :funeral: i don't know how much longer i can take my school!! :help: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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