How to study like a pro

Enhance Your Study Routine📚

The school year is in full swing, and it's the perfect time to elevate your study methods. Whether you're already in a groove or still adjusting, now's the moment to discover more effective ways to learn. Let’s dive into some study strategies that can make this year your most successful one yet.

Success in academics isn’t about working harder, but working smarter. With these techniques, you’ll improve retention, comprehension, and practical application skills. Plus, we’ll show you how to use Oneboard’s best features to supercharge these strategies!

Boost Your Memory with Active Recall💭

Active recall involves actively pulling information from memory instead of simply reviewing it. This technique has been shown to greatly enhance learning and retention. By using active recall, you’ll better retain information long-term, deepen your understanding, and easily pinpoint knowledge gaps.

⭐Did you know? A recent EEG study (2024) found that handwriting creates stronger brain connectivity than typing, making it more effective for memory retention and learning.

How to Use Active Recall:

One of our favorite Oneboard features, Audio Transcripts, converts audio recordings from lectures into text. Instead of passively reading notes, challenge yourself to write them out from memory! This engages more of your brain and boosts your recall. Then, use the transcripts to quiz yourself. You can even search for keywords to help jog your memory.

Test Your Knowledge 📝

Use Oneboard’s Tape Tool to cover sections of your notes and test your recall. Hide words, definitions, or diagrams, forcing yourself to remember the information without cues.

Organize Information with Mind Mapping🧠

Mind mapping is a powerful technique for visually organizing information, helping you see the connections between concepts. By breaking down complex material into simple, interconnected nodes, mind mapping enhances memory, creativity, and productivity. It’s a great way to simplify complex ideas and make them easier to understand and remember.

Implementing Mind Mapping:

Start by identifying a central idea or topic, then branch out into subtopics and related concepts. This visual technique helps you grasp the big picture and understand how everything connects together.

Oneboard offers a variety of templates designed specifically for mind mapping! These templates act as a solid foundation, making it easier to organize and visualize your thoughts. Simply pick a template that best suits your needs and begin adding your ideas and information. Below are some of our favorite mind mapping templates from Oneboard’s collection!

Supercharge Your Study Sessions with Learn✨

Ready to take your study sessions to the next level? Oneboard’s latest AI-powered feature, Learn✨, makes studying smarter and more efficient. Learn✨ simplifies the study process by instantly generating concise summaries and creating interactive quizzes from your notes. It helps streamline rote memorization, so you can dive straight into active recall and more focused studying.

How Learn✨ Helps You Study Smarter:

• Instant Summaries: No need to sift through lengthy notes! Learn✨ quickly condenses key concepts from your handwritten notes, PDFs, or recordings, giving you a focused overview.

• Interactive Quizzes: Learn✨ transforms your notes into personalized quizzes, offering real-time feedback on what you need to review to reinforce your learning.

By integrating Learn✨ into your study routine, you'll save time, boost retention, and study more effectively. Stay ahead of the curve and make the most of this innovative tool!

Transform your learning experience and achieve academic success by using these powerful techniques. Keep pushing forward, and remember, each step brings you closer to your goals. Happy studying!

Download Oneboard now and start learning smarter with Learn✨!