Study Less Study Smart: A 6-Minute Summary of Marty Lobdell's Lecture - College Info Geek

this guy really took the "teach it to someone else" concept and thought we didn't notice him doing it

A lot of people think you talk too fast but personally, I like your channel *because* you are so fast-paced. I get distracted easily so when you keep it snappy and keep it moving, I can pay attention better!

Studying for an exam:
Actual studying - 10%
Watching youtube vids on how to study - 90%
😂😂
Edit: hi guys, I just graduated this month (apr 2022) and I am so happy 😂. Just wanna share with you

00:39 - Break your studying into chunked sessions
01:21 - Create a dedicated study area
01:56 - Study actively: Facts or Concepts
03:48 - Take more effective notes
04:11 - Summarize or teach what you learn
04:36 - SQ3R: Survey Question Read Recite & Review
05:10 - Use mnemonics when studying facts: acronyms, coined sayings and image associations

As someone who isn't a native English speaker, I haven't missed a word in your fast-paced speech and it made my day. Your pronunciation is so cool. Thanks for the tips and hope you do this more.

1- study for chunks of 25 to 30 min after that do something fun or go away
2- reward yourself after finishing your entire day
3- study concepts firstly then study facts
4- once you learn the concepts test yourself and learn actively
5- highlight the important terms
6- our brain is good at recognizing but it's not good at recollecting so you can
practice this by testing yourself and learn actively
7- flush out your notes to solidify the concepts in your mind if you feeling fuzzy with something
you can ask your friend who takes a good notes or ask your professor in office hours
8- summarize what you have learned by teaching it : 1- it's useful for recalling the information
2- to ensure that you understand the subject completely
9- to be good at memorizing is to use mnemonics :
1- acronyms : ROYGBIV (red orange yellow green blue indigo violet)
2- coined sayings : as you singing apoet about something you need to memorize
3- image association : to create a story in your head with what you have studied

It's 2023 and I am still enjoying my 5 minute break.

Dear math students: PRACTICE RELENTLESSLY!

"I never watched the video because it's an hour long and I didn't have time."
Meanwhile here I am watching a 6 minute video on 2x speed and still thinking it's too long.

My notes for this video:
1.) Break up study sessions. Give yourself a reward or pleasant break from studying. (Walk, music, etc)
2.) Use conditioning to your advantage. Set up a dedicated study area so that you know every time you are there your brain goes to "study" mode.
3.) Be an active learner. Focus on concepts, once you understand the real concept behind how something works it sticks with you forever. Stories have meaning. Also be sure not to mix up recollection and recognition. Quiz yourself without a trigger.
4.) Take notes, and do it as soon as possible after learning something. Ask for help if you're not clear on something.
5.) Explain it to someone else, this will help you pinpoint gaps in your own understanding.
6.) Use systems for being a more active reader. Even if you don't use it exactly you can use parts of it. For example reading questions at the end of the book to figure out what is most important.
7.) Use mnemonics to memorize things. Acronyms, coined sayings, and image association. The weirder an image/story is the easier it is to understand.

I feel like I should take breaks when I'm studying but whenever I start to relax I feel stressed and start thinking that I should be studying right now.

There’s also the great tip about how you can build a study place in a small room (where you also sleep and eat for example, which is not recommended really) - you get a table lamp and only have that for studying. You are not allowed to use it for anything else. My own bonus tip is to use a timer on the lamp. The light goes out? Time for a break! No loud alarm going off, just not enough light. Quit emediatly, it is easier to get back in to it if you are mid sentence (you know what you are going back to).
I also hide my TV under a bed sheet (and put away phone and gaming controll), because it is right in front of the place I study - it does help.

One commenter asked for additional info on image associations, but KRplus wouldn't let me reply for some reason. So here's what I was going to reply with (in case it helps anyone else):
Say you want to remember that Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark. One possible association: Imagine you're thrown into a lion's den. How do you cope? You pull out a box of Haagen-Dazs ice cream and feed it to the lions, of course.
That picture is completely ridiculous - but your brain actually remembers things better when they're absurd or emotionally evocative. If you can bring that crazy picture to mind, it'll be easy to connect "cope" and "haagen"-dazs with lion's "den". And that should lead your brain right back to the city and country names.
This is pretty much how I learned every Japanese kanji and vocab term I know - the app I used (WaniKani) provides crazy image associations to help connect the kanji with the meaning.

I know teaching someone is the best way to learn but no one really wants to listen to a history lesson from me😂

When I started college I found you. I went from being a c student to refocusing my energy. I came across you and other KRplus help and now I’m an A student with pretty good stuff skills. Thank you!

I use five colours for notes which enables me to colour the whole sections:
red - vital
orange - supply
yellow - definitions
green - examples
blue - terms
turquoise/purple - headings, names, dates

+Thomas Frank
For #3, I agree with the part about facts and concepts. But there's another thing I would add: skills. For example, when you're doing math, there are rarely any facts and the concepts are quite simple. The difficult part is the skill of solving the problems. That's why "studying math" is a horrible idea, rather you should be practicing many math questions to develop the skill.

New video! This week, I created a summary of the hour-long "Study Less Study Smart" lecture by Dr. Marty Lobdell.
Essentially, Dr. Lobdell's lecture can be broken down into 7 main tips on studying:
1. Break studying down into chunked sessions
2. Create a dedicated study area
3. Study actively - quiz yourself
4. Take smart notes and expand on them ASAP after class
5. Summarize/teach others what you learn
6. Study your books with SQ3R (I have some thoughts on this)
7. Use mnemonics to study effectively
One of most important points from the lecture had to do with the dangers of highlighting (even if you do it sparingly). I cover that in Tip #3.
How many of these tips were you already using?

Honestly I've seen this video like 4 times and I always highlight something new.
Thank you Thomas for making life better for all of us students around the world. Greetings from Colombia :)

I love your fast pace. It saves so much time and no need to change the video speed.

This is great!! Thank you Tom and I will sure share this video with my students when the school starts!

Your videos are really helpful. You provide actual tips rather than the usual 'Sit down and do it!' which makes it worth watching from beginning to end. Thanks from a French student who appreciates the help and the effort put in these videos.

I watched that entire lecture and I must say, you did it justice in this summary. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Thanks!

you can not imagine how incredibly helpful this was to me
i think this litterally saved my entire exam!🎉

omg i just discovered your page.... and all I'm thinking is "jackpot!!!!" - thank you so much for this stuff!!! Organization + productivity + videos? I think I'm in love.

the "concepts and facts" advice helped me a lot when studying biology... it took me a while but my grades improved!

I really appreciated being able to get this info so fast. Prof. Lobdell's poor lecture has been sitting in my watch later playlist for so long. Thanks you so much for making this!

This is actually called the Pomodoro technique. You study for every 25mins and rest for 5-10 minutes. Then after every 5 pomodoros, take a rest for 20-30 mins.

Really well done! I actually did listen to Dr. Lobdell's whole talk so I could help some of my students. I didn't take notes the first time through so this recap was wonderful. I think you nailed it! Thanks for your work. I will be sending my students to your site!

Hi Thomas. I am an educator from India and work for the disadvantaged kids in the Indian Himalayas. I find your videos very useful. Thanks a lot. You are doing great work. All the best :)

I watched this video a while ago, but now that I am watching it again I am realizing how much of this actually helped. I still keep these things in mind while studying. Thank you for this summary and explanation.

Yeah, man, you nailed it with this super fast and powerful concentrated recap! Thanks, a lot, Thomas

if i had only found ur channel earlier then i'd have better grades rn. ur suppperrrr helpful especially compressing a 1hour vid to 7mins THANKS

Thanks man! I needed this.

The actual vid being an 1 hour is not only packed with tips but is also packed with meaningful concepts motivation and considerate examples stories , to the learner involved in receiving such information .

Thanks for the very pragmatic and helpful summary! I've watched other consolidations of this Lobdell lecture, and they've been scattered enough to even make it seem baseless and redundant. Your concise description was efficient, and clarified a lot.

This was great mate. I really appreciate what you do and share. Thanks! I commend you on speaking and presenting the info in a manner that was very concise and not to mention rapid and clear as. I don't have much time and browsing youtube for ideas and tips already is time consuming enough. I noticed you you never ever said the word um or uh...wow!
Good on ya!

Good job 👏🏻 you summarized the whole lecture briefly but i still recommend you guys to watch the whole lecture it will never be a waste of time

You're amazing, seriously. Wish I found your channel sooner, definitely gonna stick around for the long run!

This is probably the most valuable video about studying on KRplus. Great video, this was incredibly helpful! I've applied most of these tips and they've proven effective.

Your videos are BRILLIANT ! Thankyouuuu

Was about to play Dr.Marty's vid with speed setting in 2 but then I found this..
Thaaaanks :)

You're such a legend! I saw that video so many times and had the same excuse wishing someone would sum it up in a shorter video!

Your work here is awesome! You explain things really well and whenever I have to study, first of all I go to your channel :) thank you so much for your videos!!

Finally I find best KRplusr. 12/11/15

Good video! I especially like the 3rd tip with the difference between recollection and recognition.

You're amazing! Thank you! I have to learn how to be an effective student and your entire channel is very helpful

U rock, dude! Thanks for saving me so much time! And for sharing your notes! Great summary!! THANK YOU!!

So basically why I am failing is because I don't actively study. Hmm, I don't think I can ever recover

I can't thank you enough for your kindness so I just left a like, subscribed, and commented! :)

I love the fact you talk fast. Saves time. Finally found someone talking something useful and fast

Bravo, Tom. I've been considering a doctorate program, but I've shied away because my study skills simply aren't strong enough. I loved both the concepts and facts in your video. Thanks for showing me how to "re-sharpen the saw."

If you've spent any time at all on KRplus looking for study advice, you're not really studying. lol

All what you've just said Thomas is extremely accurate and proven to be effective! On top of that you are really fun to watch too :)

This is brilliant. Thank you and thank you Marty. Can't wait for my exams now. First one on Tuesday!! x

Your videos are great, Thomas! Thanks so much! I'm a new subscriber and I love your content! Rock on!

Who else watching this instead of studying 😂

I do this without realizing the theory that you have described. Its good to know that I have the best study and learning habits. Thanks for sharing.

All wrapped into one smart sentence."work smart- not hard"...
Seriously though he makes the video super easy to understand a must-watch...

30/30 is the to-do list app that I use; it gives you a countdown for each task of 30 minutes, and you can also add or subtract 5 minutes at a time if you're in the zone!

this is probably going to be the first KRplus video that seems very helpful

Love the 20-30 minute chunks, like the pomodoro method which I've found really effective! I always have to study at the library, if I'm anywhere near my bed it's game over! Great video Thomas, enjoyed it!

BRAVO! Great distillation/condensation. Although this engaging six-minute presentation is more time-efficient as far as viewing time goes, you will walk away with less to fall back on and, worse, armed now with a list of important steps that you may little appreciate and soon forget. I recommend watching Lobdell’s lecture first and then watching this a few months later to see if your progress has improved and which items on the list (most of which you will have forgotten already) you tried out. Some will work. Others won’t. It’s always nice to be provided with some of supportive remarks for important pieces of advice. The support puts meat on the substance. Hell, it’s only a one-time-once talk. Invest an hour with Lobdell first.

Nice one mate... keep up the good work...Cheers

great video! Thanks to Allah, I found myself applying most of these tips.The one that works best for me in regards of active learning is to teach whatever information I'm trying to stabilize to my freinds...I find it really hard to push myself to study stuff inactively...always try to use fun techniques 😁

You sir, are awesome to do this. Thank you. Subbed.

Thank you. I could not stand how how he rambled and bragged in that original video. This was excellent.

The first part is a lot like applying the pomodora technique. I use 25 minutes for nearly everything. I quickly jot down my distractions as I go along and deal with that distraction during my 5 minute break.

thanks to you i got an A on the test. Now i graduate from engineer and have high salary

This was a good one. I am actually implementing these techniques and they are working great! Thanks Thomas

Thanks Thomas,your videos helps me to becoming a good student and your way of explaining is awesome .

So you're basically trying to recall information rather than recognize the information. The better you're able to recall, the better chance to ACE. GOT IT MASTER FRANK.

I love it when people talk this fast. I get really impatient when people use unclear words and beat around the bush. straight to the point! good job

Thank you, Thomas! Respects!✨

I totally love the speed u are speaking- fast, focus & clear, really save time & interesting. ;)

I am taking my personal trainer examine to be come certified and the first time i took it i failed! why? Well because I was relocating to california at the time and never had time to study BUT i knew I was going to be issued a second try without paying the $200.00 FEE and had the idea to go in the first time and learn all 120 multiple choice questions so then i know exactly what to study for the second go round! Your video is really helping me on my journey!i found tons of tips online i never thought of and some i did but never applied! I appreciate the time and effort you put in to summerize this video! When i take my test in JUNE i will let you know if i pass! im confident i will... thanks Bro Hammer.

I find the mnemonics to be very helpful! I used to have trouble with Spanish, but then I tried associating the words with a weird thing to remember it buy. For example, the word "tarjeta", which means "card" in English. In my mind, I like to think, "to operate a jet made out of tar, you need a card", or something ridiculous like that. Does it sound weird? Yes. But it's easier for me to remember something super weird like that than to just remember what the word is on its own.

And you are an angel despite the fact that i did watch the whole hour long Dr. Lobdel's lecture....it was interesting but i lacked full attention and concentration at times...you just did it....thanks Thomas Frank...long live

Thanks! You're videos are brief but packed with usefull and practical tips

Him: You've probably seen THIS video around.
Me: looks at "Up Next" on Autoplay
Up Next: Marty Lobdell - Study Less Study Smart

Thank you so much for your videos, i m having my exam session in a month and one of my morning routine is watch one of your videos for breakfast ( sounds weird :p ) to enhance my motivation to study :D Looking forward for new vids !

Watching this after studying because I now have time for leisure. YAY thanks a lot for your vids!

Bless your soul for making this video.

Me gusta que habla muy rápido así puedo practicar la concentración al escucharte

hey thom, big fan here

Your quick speech is great for I improve my English! Thank you!

Listening to Dr. Lobdell is scarier than studying for 5 minutes. Your video is short and effective.👍👍👍

2019 anyone? 🤣
your summary was extremely helpful btw !

I love how he’s got steam open whilst talking about studying😂

I think it's great that you try to make the video more accessible for people who don't have an hour to watch it, but for me personally the hour was really worth it. If you really watch the video with the intent of doing better (and not just to procrastinate), take it seriously and follow just some of his advice, then you will make up for this hour by saving time on studying.
I have seen tons and tons of shorter videos that tell you how to study effectively and they never helped because even though I believed that these techniques would probably help me, I just didn't understand why and how so I never had the motivation to actually go through with it. Marty explains these concepts in a way that you know how to study effectively but you also gain a deep understanding of why this is so important.
If you just look at a summary quickly, then will hear/see it and think "yeah, that seems right" and then never think about it again other than "I should probably use those techniques" while not using them. If you listen to the lecture, then you think about these concepts for a long time, you think about how you could apply them to your life and really let them sink in.

These videos are gold! Awesome work man! :)

it's creepy how youtube knew exactly what i needed at this moment

I've made so many mnemonics now, I'm confused which one stands for what😂😂

So helpful! Didn't have time to spend an hour listening to the entire lecture so this is exactly what I needed

Thank you for summing up the entire lecture into a 6 min video 🙏❤

2:40 - "Do a barrel roll" XD

Can someone make a summary for this 6 minute video?

These videos actually makes feel good for anytime I take break because of how he stresses they are important.

Your book immensely helps me to do smart studies...thanks bro...God bless you❤️❤️❤️

Are these tips and the channel in general also good for, say, middle school or high school?