Learning Made Easier

We are all pushed to do more with less time these days. But is that actually realistic? In this episode, Dinur and Adam talk about why people think multitasking is good, why it’s actually not, and what to do instead. Show Notes James Clear on the Myth of Multitasking Health.com: 12 Reasons to Stop Multitasking

Before COVID-19, communicating with faculty was pretty basic. But now, with everyone confined to their homes, some of those options aren’t available anymore. And what if your professor offers a new method of communication, like Zoom office hours, or a Slack chat channel? Join Dinur and Adam as we talk about how to use email, […]

How do you take what you learn in college into your real life? To find out, Dinur and Adam interview Kyle Grappone of ToTheNextStep.org. Join us as we talk about how to figure out how to turn your passion into a career! Show Notes ToTheNextStep.org – Kyle’s website

If nothing else, COVID-19 has shown our job as teachers isn’t just to go over content, ideas, and to develop skills. When situations are tough like this, our first job is to offer a guiding hand and a calming voice. Join Dinur and Adam as we talk about how to do this. Show Notes No […]

You’ve decided you want to go to grad school, law school, or med school. Along with standardized test scores and GPAs, you have to get letters of recommendation. But what do you need to know about getting these letters? Join Adam and Dinur as we discuss letters of recommendation. Show Notes No Show Notes This […]

Let’s be honest: Our students didn’t sign up for the pandemic, and neither did we. Join Adam and Dinur as we talk about how to prepare for a better online fall than the haphazard online spring we just went through – and how to support our students. Show Notes No show notes this episode

We talked about why overthinking happens in Episode 57. Now, join Dinur and Adam as we identify types of overthinkers, types of overthinking – and how to overcome them both! Show Notes No show notes this episode

Some students access the internet and learning applications from computers on campus. If your campus is shut down, some of the tools students need aren’t available. So, what can we do? Join Adam and Dinur as we discuss options to help students without tech. Show Notes No Show Notes This Episode

Overthinking is a really common problem in high school and college! Part of the reason is that tests are usually high-stress situations, and big assignments often “count” for a lot of your grade. It’s no wonder that your brain immediately begins double-checking everything! Join Dinur and Adam as we talk about what overthinking is, when […]

For some of us, it’s a deep-seated sensibility that people should have to sweat and strain to do good work, and if they find a shortcut, that’s unacceptable. But should it be? Join Adam and Dinur as we talk about the issues of cheating and rigor during an international pandemic. Show Notes No show notes […]