Help with Studying and Organizing
Introduction
In school, the process seems straightforward: you receive the information, learn it, take a test, and pass the class. However, it's often more complex. How exactly do you learn the material? How do you prepare so you can do well on the test? How do you find the time to study when your schedule is so busy? Mastering these skills is crucial for success in any course and is a skillset you will use throughout your life. Let's see how AI can help with organizing, planning, and studying to enhance your learning experience.
Executive Functioning
Executive functioning is a set of mental skills that help you manage your time, stay organized, focus, and make good decisions. Think of it as the brain's "control center" that helps you plan, prioritize, and complete tasks effectively. Good executive functioning skills are important because they make it easier to stay on top of schoolwork, sports, and other activities, especially when things get busy or challenging. Studies have shown that strong executive functioning skills can lead to greater success later in life, from getting good grades to reaching career goals. By practicing these skills now—like managing your time well, keeping track of assignments, and staying focused—you’re setting yourself up for a successful future. Let's take a look at how AI can help us with our executive functioning skillset.
Using AI to Help with Executive Functioning
In this section, we will explore how to use ChatGPT to help with EF skills. You can sign up for a free account with ChatGPT at OpenAI.com Links to an external site.
Using AI To Create Study Materials
One of the best ways to prepare for an upcoming exam and help alleviate test anxiety is to take practice tests in the same format your exam will be. ChatGPT can help you with this. Copy and paste the material you need to review and ask ChatGPT to create a practice test for you.
For example:
Prompt Library
Sources
Microsoft Copilot. AI-Powered Bing Image Creator for images. Accessed June, 2024.
Open-AI. ChatGPT for editing assistance. Accessed June, 2024; October 2024.