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ACE Workshop: How to Prepare for Lectures & Learn More With Less Stress
September 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Ever sat through a class/lecture and felt completely lost, even though you showed up? You are not alone. But there is a simple habit and strategy that can help you get way more out of your lectures: Prepare before class.
Why it Works (Backed by Science):
Research in cognitive science shows that doing even a little bit of preparation before class activates your brain’s prior knowledge network, which helps you:
- Absorb new concepts faster
- Stay focused and know what to listen for
- Retain what you have learned better
- Feel more confident asking questions and participating
Studies on active learning, flipped classrooms, and the pre-exposure effect all support this approach. And it does not take hours. Even 15–20 minutes of prep can make a significant difference.
What You Will Learn in the Workshop:
- How pre-class prep can supercharge your learning
- Why your brain loves a head start (hint: science-backed strategies!)
- How to make prep-time fit your schedule with no stress and no burnout
- Real examples of smart prep (not just “read the textbook” advice)
Workshop:
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Who Should Attend: Open to all undergraduate engineering students
Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/Ad3Y4gktcM