WW
Aug 25, 2021
While following this course I had fun and I started to enjoy again to learn in a properly/right way. It can be fun and playful. Thanks a lot for this course Prof. Oakley, Prof. Sejnowski and Coursera!
JR
Oct 22, 2017
This Course Is awesome it gave me a new look on how my brain works and that i should actually take breaks which is probably why i get frustrated. I am Excited to Put what i have learned into practice.
By PikYuen C
•Jun 30, 2022
This is an amazing course. The depth of content was way beyond my expectations when I signed up for the course. The course made me aware of my own learning profile and where and how I can improve my learning journey ahead.
By Ramah A
•Jul 14, 2021
This Course presents us with techniques and advises to help all learners regardless of there area of expertise to better learn in a more productive and effective manner through giving an understanding of how our brain works.
By Kanchana B P
•Jun 9, 2021
Excellent Course! Comprehensive topic have been explained in a simple language so that anyone can understand easily. I strongly recommend this course to everyone at any walks of life to explore this course without any doubt.
By Raul A
•Feb 23, 2021
This is an Excellent way to overcome our old Ideas abour learning, let us to realice that the overlearning and the illutions of competence laike einstellung don´t works in a good way for enhance our approaches and knowledges
By Lakshmanan G
•Dec 22, 2020
A very useful course. Thanks to Efforts put in by the teaching faculty Professors Barbara Oakley and Terrance Sejnowski to make to the course easy to assimilate. Brilliant effort. The videos were easy to understand. Thanks.
By Arfa A
•Jun 10, 2020
For someone who has struggled with tests all her academic career, this course was extremely helpful! I learned so much about my brain and effective techniques to retain important concepts and work through complex situations.
By Mustakimur R
•Jun 3, 2020
Learned So much from this course.Now I think i can able to learn tougher subjects that are really hard for me.Thank you so much to share this tips and tricks with us.I think lot of students will be helpful doing this course.
By Sangram M
•May 18, 2020
It's a very well constructed course and the trainers are very knowledgeable and inspiring. I got to learn a lot from it. I thoroughly enjoyed the interviews of learners from different fields and their insights into learning.
By jianguang
•May 16, 2020
it really give me insight on how our brain to running and what is the difference between working memory and long term memory. how to more effective use your brain. very good content , thanks teachers elaborate preparing
By Nguyen D
•Mar 1, 2020
A great course! Considering myself an experienced learner, I'm still thrilled and excited with all the information and knowledge gained from this course. It's a good way to consolidate and systemise what I've learned so far.
By Patryk W
•Jan 22, 2020
This is my first Coursera course that I have taken and I have to say that it was very professional. Definitely will learn some more new things on this platform as I find it very helpful in growing and developing your skills.
By Lisa M
•Jan 18, 2020
It was eye-opening to read about the reasons why one procrastinates and how to overcome this habit. This was a wonderful course and I enjoyed it. I believe it will help me with studying more effectively in my future courses.
By Willy N
•Jan 11, 2020
A brilliant course brings you helpful scientific knowledge about your brain and how we can take advantage of learning methods to unleash our potentials. This course really changes my way of thought about learning. Thank you!
By Alex J
•Nov 10, 2019
Phenomenal course with great material. The strategies and tactics provided in this course will have a positive impact on my current goal setting methodology and approach to university studies while maintaining FT employment.
By Melva M
•Jul 17, 2019
LOVED this course! I enjoyed learning about the brain and how it functions. The tips on overcoming procrastination were VERY helpful and I'll be using the Pomodoro technique from now on. Thank you so much for a great course!
By Peter B
•Dec 24, 2018
Learning how to learn in a smart and effective way is a must in the coming age of AI / robotics. Those who don´t have this skill will have a tough time in the not so far future. In this regard, this course is really helpful!
By Amin S
•May 6, 2018
The course was very helpful. It gave me a deeper understanding of my brain and how to use to more efficiently. Also, it gave me many studying tips that are very helpful. Many thanks to Barb & Terry. Many thanks to Coursera.
By PABLO H W
•Aug 22, 2017
I cannot find the words to say thank you in a proper manner. It is a wonderful experience to be part on it. It changes all my points of view about learning, open my mind and, I hope, be a better learner in life.
Best Wishes.
By Marshall B
•Jun 18, 2017
Awesome course. Doing Pomodoros has completely changed how I approach focus activity, but I never would have tried the technique without the context provided by this course. And that's just one example! Highly recommended.
By Pablo E
•Jun 5, 2017
Very good course!. Easy, useful, well structured and mild. Thank you very much. Only one suggestion: I found the exercises and tests extremely useful to reinforce the learning but some times there were unnecesarily tricky.
By Rosalina G
•Jun 4, 2017
Me ayudó bastante no sólo a entender los procesos en que el cerebro aprende mejor, sino también me hizo adquirir nuevamente el interés por el aprendizaje, algo que había perdido hace tiempo por estudiar de manera equivocada.
By Mike
•Mar 27, 2017
This course was insightful and helped me think of learning in a different way. While I knew of many of these techniques before it made me understand the psychological aspect of it which made me understand the bigger picture.
By David L
•Feb 4, 2017
I have a PhD , and yet this course improved my learning skills, and made me aware of unproductive approaches to avoid. I know much more about how to deal with procrastination, and how to help study groups be more effective.
By Titino R
•Aug 12, 2016
¡EXCELENTE CURSO, DESDE LA PRIMARIA DEBERÍAN DE DAR LOS CONOCIMIIENTOS MOSTRADOS EN ESTE ESPACIO, MUCHAS GRACIAS POR SU INTERÉS EN MI APRENDIZAJE, LOS MÉTODOS SON EXCELENTES AL IGUAL QUE LOS PROFESORES ALTAMENTE RECOMENDADO!
By Aldo B (
•Jul 24, 2016
I've been using this kind of techniques for learning for a while now and have to say I was a lost soul wondering a sea of knowledge before learning how to swim. After going through this course, I at least can start paddling.