The most useful thing that I have learned during this module is the process of memory in the human brain. As described by Jered Borup on his YouTube post (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=79&v=QwOBQsjClo0), the process of memorization is called the “Information Processing Model”. This information was useful to me because it really helped me put into perspective how long something can take to learn something, as well as how information can be stored into your long-term memory. It was interesting to learn of the sensory memory, which is stimulated by various inputs; after this, the information is passed to the working memory. According to Jered Borup, the working memory only holds information anywhere from 5-20 seconds. This was very surprising to me and helped me understand how important it is to really review and go over things repeatedly that I am learning. In this way, as long as I am using tactics to go over things in my working memory, this information can then be encoded to the long term memory. As long as I have this information in the long-term memory, I can then retrieve it and use it for future use.
One thing that I have already put into practice this module is the use of technology in learning. I have used a few learning resources such as the purdue online writing lab website, khan academy, top hat, and youtube in the past to help with learning.
The ideas that would be most useful for me to put into practice is the tactics mentioned on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=167&v=VJbKXmujI00), to help with studying. Ideas such as working out, avoiding cramming, testing myself, take one break per hour, and getting more rest all sound like great tactics to help me with the studying process.