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The Brain Box book coverThis blog was originally an extension of our publication The Brain Box an essential guide to learning techniques and self-motivation.

In addition to posts containing new ideas and techniques for students, parents and teachers, the blog has evolved to include information relating to communication and presentation skills, pertinent to all walks of life.

Enjoy!

App, App and Away!

11th September 2015 | Tim Benton | Revision

Revision has changed!  These days there are so many new apps and websites to help you navigate your way through the madness of revision, and more and more are coming on the market all the time.. Here are a few we’ve discovered to get you started (we’ll add to this page over time – let us […]

Binge, Splurge, Spew!

9th September 2015 | bc_admin | Revision

Binge, splurge and spew… By David Hodgson   Which of these learning tactics are best? Can you rank them in order of best to worst?   1. Using a highlighter/underlined pen on your notes or text book 2. Rereading your notes 3. Summarizing the main points after reading notes 4. Cramming 5. Test yourself using flash […]

Do you talk teen?

9th September 2015 | Tim Benton | Parents

  Confused by what your teenage son or daughter is doing online? The i published this handy guide the other day! You may find it useful to de-code what mischief they are actually up to!  

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