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Educational Quotations - Thoughts 4

Ron Johnson

“An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't. It's knowing where to go to find out what you need to know; and it's knowing how to use the information you get.” ~ William Feather

Steps to Success - Step Three!

Ron Johnson

Take a few notes Don’t panic! I know sometimes people panic when they hear the word “notes,” or they have the opposite reaction which might be worse – they just ignore the idea of taking notes.

Educational Quotations - Thoughts 3

Ron Johnson

“Every student can learn. Just not on the same day or in the same way.” ~ George Evans

Steps to Success - Step Two!

Ron Johnson

Whenever you read, plan to read with intent. What I mean is that you are prepared to not only decode the words but that you have decided to take an active approach to understanding what you read. You are aware of your purpose.

Educational Quotations – Thoughts 2

Ron Johnson

"The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg -not by smashing it." ~ Arnold Glasow

Steps to Success - Step One!

Ron Johnson

Students often feel overwhelmed when we discuss the myriad of study skills and strategies that they can incorporate into their repertoire. “How can I do all that?”

Educational Quotations - Thoughts 1

Ron Johnson

“Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him and let him know that you trust him.” - Booker T. Washington What do you think about this quotation? The following are a few of my thoughts.

How Do I Pay Attention? Seven tips

Ron Johnson

A lot of students struggle with this one. Paying attention is essential to learning from lectures and presentations, but you need an attention span to get the most out of your reading as well.

New Online Course

Ron Johnson

Improve Your Reading Speed and Comprehension. Welcoming in 2019, I finally completed my newest online course. It is all about improving one’s reading.

Holiday Time!

Ron Johnson

Time to take a break from the usual routine. Some of you will be celebrating with presents, feasts, and all the trimmings. Others will be enjoying the peace and quiet that settles on a winter’s day when you don’t need to spring to action every moment.

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