ZL
Nov 22, 2015
First MOOC that I can accomplish, even in my busiest days, because I'm motivated to learn the lessons taught in it and I like the teacher and class format (small videos and always repeating concepts).
LB
May 17, 2020
This class really focused on the process of learning. It taught me so much. I even shared ideas with my college and high school student. They were surprised as some concepts were helpful to them also.
By Kristern K
•Jan 27, 2020
Truly wonderful course on learning techniques on the process of learning. I definitely wish I took a class like this in high school or college before graduating!!! I will take a lot of techniques and ideas learned in this class with me into future endeavors as I attempt to change careers!! Thank you so much Barbara!! You're a gem!! <3
By Santiago M
•Jan 18, 2020
Excellent course! it really changed me the way i study and the way i see how the brain works!
Been using some of the techniques since then and i'm developing new study habits that are starting to generate results really fast!. This course also woke the motivation to start new things, like a new language!
this is MOOC is a must to anyone
By Pedro R
•Jan 23, 2019
I was very excited when I learned about the existence of this course, so I decided to take it. I must say it beat my expectations, not only because of the useful tips (some of which I was already applying unconsciously, but others I introduced in my daily routines), but also because of the clarity with which the materials are exposed.
By Carlee B
•Apr 18, 2017
This was one of the first MOOC's I actually completed because the content was so compelling and Barbara Oakley is such a wonderful teacher! She made everything really fun and interesting and made me want to keep coming back to watch her videos. Highly recommended for ANY student or people interested in the study of learning/education.
By Jean-Claude P
•Nov 29, 2016
A very good course offering many tools, always in the framework of the latest knowledge about the human brain. A lot of relevant tests greatly make it easier "understanding" and "memorization".
A subject that anyone should have made his own!
Many thanks to Barbara and Terry for their always very clear and well structured presentation.
By Matthias L
•Jan 28, 2016
A great, concise course on how to "hack your brain" to become a better learner.
If you are enrolled in any form of academic institution, the contents of this course are essential. And even if you are not in college or school at the moment, this class has excellent pointers on the whys and hows of life-long learning.
Highly recommended!
By Kai B
•Sep 1, 2015
Almost done with this course. It is already helping me understand how to learn. Very useful practical information. I hope that this course will be opened up as an on demand. I would love to share it with others. I think this is knowledge that everyone should acquire. Thank you for taking time to make this course and offer it for free.
By Koray R
•Oct 31, 2024
What a fantastic course! There were many things I found I had naturally did, without realizing they were optimal learning techniques - but there were plenty more techniques within the course that I wish I had learned sooner. Better late than never though. Dr. Barbara & Dr. Terry, thanks so much for putting this great course together!
By Youssef A
•Jul 17, 2023
I'm really get benefited from this course. The explanations and the lectures was smooth and understandable. I have got a key concepts and ideas that will help me a lot the future. Worthy to know that I will get back into this course again for two reasons: I love barabra oakly and to see the course with other perspective and thinking.
By Jesus M
•Mar 14, 2023
After a few years of knowing about this course and putting it off from time to time I finally buckled down all the way through! The initial anxiety went away and curiosity took it's place with each new concept, interview and article the professor provided, thank you so much for your teaching I hope to sharpen my newly aquired skills.
By Ian H B
•Mar 15, 2022
I wish I could have had this material taught to me before middle school or at least before high school. It would be great to include this course in the first semester of college. Everyone in the world should learn this, but mainly everyone dedicated to furthering their education should take this couse. It has powerful learning tools.
By Annmarie M
•Sep 15, 2021
I think this class is well done. It is simply put together and simple is the fastest way forward. I applaud Barbara Oakley and look forward to reading her books and hearing more from her. I have shared what I have learned with my high school student and encourage high school, higher education and life students to take this course.
By Krizia B M
•Oct 29, 2020
I am blessed for having the opportunity to study and participate in this Course. I am not the same students because I know I can do all things through Christ, I have learned many techniques I didn't know before, also gained knowledge of how my brain works, and I learn from so many interesting people and their testimonies.
Thank you!
By Anej C
•Jul 12, 2020
I wish if I went through this course at the beginning of my University life. But no problem with that. I am sure this course has changed my way of learning. From now on I will learn more effectively and efficiently than earlier. I didn't actually know how sleep affects our learning. Thanks a lot to the instructors and coursera team.
By Daniel B
•Jun 1, 2020
Pienso que es un curso indispensable, motivante y entretenido, para las personas que gusten aprender y también deberia ser obligatorio en el primer semestre de cualquier carrera universitaria. Sería interesante hacer una adaptación para primaria, si es que no existe ya. Me divertí y sentí ganas de leer cada sugerencia. Muchas gracias
By AC V
•May 22, 2020
I learnt learning processes and new techniques that I will apply in the future. The video and concepts are very well explained by Barbara Oakley, the examples given were easy to understand and relate to.
The quizzes were helpful in recalling the information learnt, overall I recommend the course to those who never learnt how to learn!
By foo-dogsquared
•Nov 11, 2018
This is a very informative course, introducing you to a bit of neuroscience to back the information with scientific evidences and it is introduced in a way everybody could understand. It is really a course I can recommend to everyone wanting to have more efficient ways of learning and looking for scientific backings for those habits.
By Gemayel P
•Nov 11, 2018
This course is for anyone trying to learn a new skill set as well as improve ones current position in life in general. For anyone trying to jump start TRUE change in your life it takes HARD WORK and DEDICATION. The tools learnt in this course can be applied in any circumstance the question is are you willing to try them for yourself.
By M O
•Apr 16, 2018
This course may have changed my life and how I learn for ever.
I'm very thankful to the creators and ppl that made it possible. This was my first MOOC but certainly not my last and I think it's a good set up for the courses to come.
Thank you for letting me learn how to learn (for free(!)) since german education doesn't teach you that.
By Christopher W
•Feb 25, 2018
The material presented in this class will benefit anyone who wants to understand and employ more effective strategies for acquiring new skills and knowledge. It also gives great insight into some of the common frustrations of learning, and explains where those frustrations are actually normal and needed parts of the learning process.
By Mohamed H
•Nov 13, 2017
It is amazing course and too useful i love the team and i think it is very useful for all people in all areas and all ages .It really helpful and gives you a lot of thoughts and techniques that you can use to improve your thinking and your life !! . Thank you : Dr Barbra Oakley, Dr Terry and all of the Learning How to Learn Team.
By Alexey Y
•Jul 1, 2017
This a great course that I wish I had taken years ago. A lot of insights into how our brain works as far as learning is concerned. This course would absolutely help me to study more effectively and efficiently. And it will, since I'm not planning to ever stop learning. I also liked the optional material sections. Thank you very much.
By Giuseppe D C
•Jan 1, 2017
This course should be the starting point of any academic career, it provides useful and actionable insights on how to deal with procrastination as well as providing deeper awareness on how to manage ourself in the learning process. It's a pleasure and a privilege to hear and learn form Prof. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski.
By Francis W
•Jun 12, 2016
Learning How to Learn is a very helpful course. On top of the main course/videos, the interviews with different experts from different fields were very helpful. This course should be required in schools globally. I wish I have learned how to learned when I was younger. Thank you so much for creating this very relevant and fun course!
By Cecile A D
•Aug 20, 2015
I loved this course! It helped me a lot in the way I'd approach learning new things. It taught me to study more effectively and to stay the course on what I was engaging in. It gave me a different perspective at looking at problems I'm dealing with and applying better strategies or techniques in tackling them.
Thank you so much!!