Memory: How it Works : Memory: How it Works THE MEMORY GURU OF INDIA Prof. N. L. Shraman-The Memory Guru of India
Short and Long-term Memory : Short and Long-term Memory Short-term memory is limited and does not store information for long periods of time.
Knowledge is stored in long-term memory which can hold infinite amounts of information
Memory is like a chain-link fence…each link connects to another and creates a body of knowledge Prof. N. L. Shraman-The Memory Guru of India
Tips for Memorizing : Tips for Memorizing Study in groups or with a partner
Personalize the material-put your own personal stamp on information by effectively using study techniques that work for you (ie. Flash cards and mind maps)
Use the principle of Association-you remember things with which you have association, emotions are directly connected to memory (ie.a song from your past brings back old memories and emotions) Prof. N. L. Shraman-The Memory Guru of India
…continued : …continued Use the principle of Background Building-a subject that is familiar is easier to study than one that isn’t (if something isn’t familiar to you “brush up on the basics”)
Use Divided Practice-it is easier to learn and remember when your study time is divided into short blocks rather than long ones.
Use the principle of Selection-making a good choice about what parts of your material to study is important
Use the principle of Visualization-when you use pictures and symbols to remember information, you are accessing the visual or spatial side of your brain. Prof. N. L. Shraman-The Memory Guru of India
Using Your Whole Brain : Using Your Whole Brain Left Side
Logical
Linear
Mathematical
Language
Analytical
Reasoning
Conscious Mind Right Side
Intuitive
Non-linear
Visual
Spatial
Creative
Sub-conscious Mind Prof. N. L. Shraman-The Memory Guru of India
…continued : …continued Left Side
Students are usually taught using the left side of their brain
Teachers write the information on the board. Students copy it down. Following that there is a test. Right Side
Making an emotional connection is a good way to use the right side of your brain
We tend to remember experiences that involve our emotions Prof. N. L. Shraman-The Memory Guru of India
Developing Your Photographic Memory : Developing Your Photographic Memory Photographic memory is the ability to read or view something once and fully remember it.
Only a small segment of the population has this gift, but everyone can increase their visual/photographic memory Prof. N. L. Shraman-The Memory Guru of India
Tips to Develop Your Photographic Memory : Tips to Develop Your Photographic Memory Choose an ordinary object and look carefully at it-notice everything about it, including shape, color, texture, and size.
Visualize the win-picturing and feeling success beforehand imprints it into the right side of your brain.
As you read textbooks, begin making color pictures of the information in your mind-create videos of the information you read in your mind. Add music. Use your imagination Prof. N. L. Shraman-The Memory Guru of India
Tricking Your Sub-Conscious Mind : Tricking Your Sub-Conscious Mind Self-Talk is speaking directly to your subconscious mind, which takes in information and processes it literally. (It believes whatever you tell it)
It is vital to be positive when you talk to yourself!
Turn a negative situation into a positive one by using the power of your mind. You do it by PRETENDING. If you are enjoying the experience, you will learn more.
There is power in self-affirmation. Use what you know about the sub-conscious mind to your advantage. Prof. N. L. Shraman-The Memory Guru of India