Here at the University of Southern Maine’s Learning Commons, we’ve utilized Google’s NotebookLM to create short podcasts on many of our most popular AGILE resources (Academic Gains through Improved Learning Effectiveness). Whether you’re commuting, tackling chores, or getting ready for your day, each short episode offers practical tips for learning effectively.

As with learning anything in life, it’s what you DO that matters!


Episode #1: Succeeding in Online Courses

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Episode #2: Tips for Finishing the Semester Strong

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Episode #3: Power Up Your Learning with Spaced Practice

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Episode #4: Managing Test Anxiety: Preparation & Strategies

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Episode #5: The Post-Exam Review

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Episode #6: The Cornell Note-taking Method

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Episode #7: Attending Class with Purpose

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Episode #8: The Pomodoro Technique

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