The Excellent Conversation (with Wes & Amie)

Tools—What tools, technological and otherwise, help students get ahead? (WATEC #003)

Wes Carroll & Ted Dorsey Season 1 Episode 3

Every trade requires a trusted toolkit. What tools belong in the kit of a great learner?
Wes and Ted weigh in.
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01:35 Tools - What works best?
02:37 Every time I hear about the latest platform, I'm inherently skeptical...
04:18 Digital Minimalism
08:21 Managing your own dopamine loop
10:37 Losing focus on the ultimate goal
11:38 Trying to have a comfortable and fulfilling life
14:38 Specific tools that can help
15:45 Tools for memorization - Quizlet
18:58 Tools as a solution to education
20:22 Tools that fit the learner
22:44 How does my brain work?
25:11 Very common needs that students have
27:00 Calendars
31:10 Commitment to other people and yourself
31:43 To-do list
34:43 Breaking into bite-sized chunks
37:10 Know thyself
39:15 Breaks are an important thing
41:51 Recreation is super vital
42:32 Tools for communication
47:42 Feeling unmotivated and confused
49:44 Step back and fix your tools
51:49 Spaced Repetition
54:51 Use the platforms and tools that will help you be yourself
57:20 Apps as extension of your brain