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The New York Times By JOHN SCHWARTZ
Learning to Learn: You, Too, Can Rewire Your Brain
How an engineering professor who “flunked my way” through high school math and science went on to create the world’s most popular online course.
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Summary: The article titled "Learning How to Learn" discusses the success of a highly popular Coursera course created by an engineering professor who struggled academically in high school. Despite initial challenges in math and science, the professor developed a course that teaches effective learning strategies, making it accessible to a global audience seeking to improve their cognitive skills.
The course "Learning How to Learn" leverages insights from neuroscience to help learners understand how to optimize their study habits and enhance memory retention. This reflects a growing interest in educational technology and online learning platforms, which have gained prominence due to their flexibility and accessibility, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keywords: online learning, cognitive skills, educational technology, learning strategies, neuroscience
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