Effective Study Habits

Learning Journals and Self-Regulated Learning

• Araka, E., Maina, E., Gitonga, R. & Oboko, R. (2020). Research trends in measurement and intervention tools for self-regulated learning for e-learning environments—systematic review (2008–2018). Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning, 15(1), 6. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41039-020-00129-5
• Armstrong, L., Berry, M., & Lamshed, R. (2004). Blogs as electronic learning journals. E-Journal of Instructional Science and Technology, 7(1). http://www.ascilite.org.au/ajet/e-jist/docs/Vol7_No1/CurrentPractice/Blogs.htm

This article discusses the use of blogs as an educational tool, specifically focusing on their application as learning journals for students. The research explores how blogging technology can support various educational objectives such as student communication, content delivery, mentoring, professional development, collaboration, and knowledge management. The study, which involved students from three learning contexts creating online journals, found positive outcomes in terms of learning documentation, study habits, structured thinking, and the transformation of information into meaningful knowledge. This supports the use of blogs as effective e-learning spaces, adding a new dimension to online educational practices.

•  McCrindle, A. R., & Christensen, C. A. (1995). The impact of learning journals on metacognitive and cognitive processes and learning performance. Learning and Instruction, 5(2), 167-185. https://doi.org/10.1016/0959-4752(95)00010-Z
• Pérez-Álvarez, R., Maldonado-Mahauad, J., & Pérez-Sanagustín, M. (2018). Tools to Support Self-Regulated Learning in Online Environments: Literature Review. In V. Pammer-Schindler, M. Pérez-Sanagustín, H. Drachsler, R. Elferink, & M. Scheffel (Eds.), Lifelong Technology-Enhanced Learning, 11082, Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98572-5_2
• Black, R. S., Sileo, T. W. & Prater, M. A. (2000). Learning Journals, Self-Reflection, and University Students’ Changing Perceptions, Action in Teacher Education, 21(4), 71-89, doi: 10.1080/01626620.2000.10462982

This article presents findings on how journal writing, as a reflective tool, aided university students in contemplating and integrating their external experiences with course content. The study highlights the importance of reflection in the decision-making processes educators face daily and suggests journal writing as an effective method to augment this reflective practice.

Time Management Techniques and Online Tools

• Almalki, K., Alharbi, O., Al-Ahmadi, W., Aljohani, M. (2020). Anti-procrastination Online Tool for Graduate Students Based on the Pomodoro Technique. In Zaphiris, P., Ioannou, A. (eds.) Learning and Collaboration Technologies. Human and Technology Ecosystems. HCII 2020. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 12206. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50506-6_10
• Cirillo, F. (2013). The Pomodoro Technique.
• Pinke, L., Pawera, R., Karlík, O. (2022). Time Management and Procrastination. In Kryvinska, N., Poniszewska-Marańda, A. (eds.) Developments in Information & Knowledge Management for Business Applications. Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, 377. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77916-0_21
• Whitten, E. (2020). 6 Ways to Use Trello for Effective Self-Management. https://blog.trello.com/use-trello-to-prioritize-and-self-manage

Study Techniques

• Kinchin, I. (2013). Concept mapping and the fundamental problem of moving between knowledge structures. Journal for Educators, Teachers and Trainers, 4(1), 96–106.