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Learning How to Learn with Barbara Oakley

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Partner with expert Barbara Oakley to discover how your brain learns best. Master memory, conquer procrastination, and unlock powerful techniques like chunking, diffuse thinking, and the power of sleep to transform how you understand and retain information.

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This course is inspired by the insights of Barbara Oakley, a renowned educator and author known for her work on learning and cognitive science. She provides insights into practical strategies to master memory and learning through practice. You'll explore different modes of thinking to master memory techniques. You'll also learn to overcome procrastination and harness the power of sleep.

Course 2

Using Chunking to Strengthen Learning

4 lessons

12 practices

This course is designed to help you master the art of chunking, a powerful learning technique. Inspired by Barbara Oakley's insights, this course will guide you through the essentials of chunking, from understanding its basic concept to applying it effectively in your learning journey. You'll also discover techniques to overcome illusions of competence and harness effective learning methods.

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Course 3

Mastering the Linkages Between Procrastination and Memory

4 lessons

12 practices

This course is designed to help you overcome procrastination by exploring its deep connection with memory. Drawing on Barbara Oakley’s research, you’ll learn how habits shape your study routines to rewire your brain for productive learning. The course will reveal practical memorization techniques and give you the tools to break the cycle of procrastination and unlock your full learning potential.

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Course 4

Renaissance Learning and Unlocking Your Potential

4 lessons

12 practices

This course empowers you to discover how to use visual metaphors to deepen understanding and leverage both brain hemispheres. By applying principles from Barbara Oakley, you’ll learn to apply a proven test checklist to maximize your study results and master the strategy of tackling your most challenging tasks first. These practical techniques will transform your approach to learning in any field.

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Hear what our customers have to say about CodeSignal Learn

I'm impressed by the quality and can't stop recommending it. It's also a lot of fun!

Francisco Aguilar Meléndez

Data Scientist

+11

I love that it's personalized. When I'm stuck, I don't have to hope my Google searches come out successful. The AI mentor Cosmo knows exactly what I need.

Faith Yim

Software Engineer

+14

It's an amazing product and exceeded my expectations, helping me prepare for my job interviews. Hands-on learning requires you to actually know what you are doing.

Alex Bush

Full Stack Engineer

I'm really impressed by the AI tutor Cosmo's feedback about my code. It's honestly kind of insane to me that it's so targeted and specific.

Abbey Helterbran

Tech consultant

I tried Leetcode but it was too disorganized. CodeSignal covers all the topics I'm interested in and is way more structured.

Jonathan Miller

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

+12

I'm impressed by the quality and can't stop recommending it. It's also a lot of fun!

Francisco Aguilar Meléndez

Data Scientist

+11

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