Exam Study Expert's very own Dr Alix Hibble was at one of the world's major education research conferences last week. 

In today's episode, she shares her top 5 trends in education research in 2023, and takeaways for students. 

Tune in to learn more about:

• The danger of a bad label or identity at school or in your studies and what to do about it
• Nurturing engagement in your studies and growth mindset
• Getting the most out of virtual learning
• Getting the most out of AI tools like ChatGPT (without "cheating"!)
• And what the research says about different forms of in-class / in-lecture participation, and tips to increase yours

Mentioned in today's episode: our own data on student study habits which we've shared some of at https://examstudyexpert.com/Student-Revision-Data.

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Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.

BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/

Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams*

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Over the years, my take on effective learning strategies has got clearer and simpler:

I think there are only THREE effective approaches to learning.

Everything else is just variations on one of those 3 themes.

I reveal all in today's episode!

For more on the science of memory and effective learning strategy, check out our signature course Total Memory Mastery at:

>> https://examstudyexpert.com/Memory

OR get access to Total Memory Mastery as part of a Study Smarter Network membership:

>> https://examstudyexpert.com/Network

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Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.

BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/coaching

Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Discover the power of personal development for your scholarship (and for life) with the one and only Alan Donegan.

The power to level up is in your hands!

Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Notes From A Friend (book): https://geni.us/notesfromafriend*
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (book): https://geni.us/coveyhabits*
- Rebel Business School (courses): https://therebelschool.com/
- Rebel Finance School (course): https://www.alandonegan.com/rebelfinance.html
- Extraordinary Life Course (course): https://www.alandonegan.com/extraordinary.html

Browse all Exam Study Expert courses and resources at:

>> https://examstudyexpert.com/Everything

The Study Smarter Network:

>> https://examstudyexpert.com/study-smarter-network/

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Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.

BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/

Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams*

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Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

We're talking language learning for skills, profit and above all FUN with Kerstin Cable of fluentlanguage.co.uk. Discover:

• Kerstin's top reasons to learn languages (it certainly got ME inspired to dive back into my French learning!)
• How to bridge the "motivation valley" after the honeymoon period
• Finding what works best for YOU as a language learner

And much more!

In many ways, this episode represents a case study on applying many recent themes from the podcast in practice - listen out for process vs outcome goals, theory on drive and motivation, and even "metacognition", or building awareness of what's working for you in your learning.

Check out Kerstin's full range of courses and resources at:

>> https://examstudyexpert.com/fluent*

(Exam Study Expert may earn a small referral fee on qualifying purchases with Kerstin at no extra cost to you via this link)

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Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.

BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/

Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams

Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

The world is a better place when we all make that little extra effort to be kind to each other.

Here are some of my top tips for being kind to your fellow scholars when it comes to studying for and taking exams.

Let's spread a little kindness today: why not share this podcast with a friend!

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Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.

BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/

Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams

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Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Top tips for studying and taking exams with autism, with the hugely knowledgeable, passionate and helpful specialist mentor and researcher, Brian Irvine.

Books / tools / resources mentioned in this episode:

• Buy loops (specialist noise cancelling in-ear buds): https://geni.us/buyloops*
• Grab a copy of our exam technique book Outsmart Your Exams at https://geni.us/exams*

* As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books and tools at no extra cost to you :-)

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Hosted by Dr Alix Hibble, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. Alix helps ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.

Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Today, we're exploring study strategies for an ADHD brain with Eric Tivers from the ADHD reWired podcast, the #1 rated ADHD podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Discover time management, focus, distraction, in-class and project planning strategies in this highly practical instalment.

(Psst... most of this is GREAT advice even if you don't have ADHD!)

For more, visit ADHDreWired.com.

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Hosted by William Wadsworth & Dr Alix Hibble, memory psychologists,
independent researchers and study skills coaches. We help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress..

BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/coaching

Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, our award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams*

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* As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.

Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Today we welcome Jenn Clark and Dr Gavin Reid, two top dyslexia experts to help us better understand the dyslexic brain, and the study strategies that help students with dyslexia succeed at school, university and beyond!

Select book recommendation by Gavin and Jenn:

• The Dyslexia Workbook for Adults: https://geni.us/dyslexiaforadults*
• Dyslexia Tools Workbook for Teens: https://geni.us/dyslexiaforteens*
• The Big Book for Dyslexia Activities for Kids & Teens: https://geni.us/dyslexiaforkids*
• Dyslexia: A Practitioner's Handbook: https://geni.us/dyslexiaforeducators*

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Hosted by William Wadsworth & Dr Alix Hibble, memory psychologists,
 independent researchers and study skills coaches. We help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.

BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/

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*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.

Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

A rebroadcast gem from the archives: discover the secrets of how mastering your mindset can set you up for success with renowned mindset scholar, Professor Timothy D. Wilson.

• Why does mindset matter?
• How to change the stories you tell yourself, and put yourself on the path to success?
• How to respond to disappointment and setbacks?

Professor Wilson is the author of one of my all-time favourite books on mindset and motivation, "Redirect: Changing The Stories We Live By".  It's outstanding. I'd highly encourage you to get a copy here: https://geni.us/changeyourstory.

For expert support with YOUR studies:

• Private exam success coaching for students and professionals taking exams: https://examstudyexpert.com/Coaching
• Study Smarter Network self-study premium video classes, with office hours: https://examstudyexpert.com/Network
• Exam prep / study skills workshops for students in schools and universities: https://examstudyexpert.com/Workshops

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Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.

Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Discover how Adam overhauled his learning strategy and ended up placing first in his country (twice!) after applying principles from the How To Study Effectively series on the podcast.

• How To Study Effectively series: https://examstudyexpert.com/revise-smarter/
• Learn more about the new Total Memory Mastery course, as part of my signature Study Smarter Network programme: https://examstudyexpert.com/study-smarter-network/

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Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.

Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).