{"id":22,"date":"2007-06-23T13:41:15","date_gmt":"2007-06-23T13:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nicksenger.com\/blog\/a-serving-of-the-study-smart-smorgasborg"},"modified":"2016-10-02T12:40:52","modified_gmt":"2016-10-02T19:40:52","slug":"a-serving-of-the-study-smart-smorgasborg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.nicksenger.com\/blog\/a-serving-of-the-study-smart-smorgasborg","title":{"rendered":"A Serving of The Study Smart Smorgasborg"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Study Smart Smorgasborg<\/a> is a site I discovered this morning that I think is worth checking out.\u00c2\u00a0 Say Keng Lee describes himself as “A life-long Knowledge Adventurer & Technology Explorer in the field of brain-based, future-focused, change-oriented technologies.”\u00c2\u00a0 What caught my attention was his Smart Students’ Power Toolbox<\/a>, which lists some great learning resources.\u00c2\u00a0 Here are a few that I wanted to highlight, along with Lee’s comments, followed by my own:<\/p>\n

1. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens<\/a><\/strong>, by Sean Covey<\/p>\n

Comments: The difference between smart students and mediocre ones is only a thin line – POWERFUL HABITS! This book shows you all the proven strategies to develop them.<\/em><\/p>\n

[Nick’s comment: I just bought this book for my 15-year old, and he’s reading it this summer before he starts his sophomore year of high school.\u00c2\u00a0 I think it’s got a lot of practical advice for school and for life.]<\/p>\n

4. Quantum Learning : Unleashing the Genius in You<\/a><\/strong>, by Bobbi Deporter<\/p>\n

Comments: This book comes from the co-creator of the world-famous Supercamp series that had helped thousands of average students to develop winning attitudes towards learning as well as life design.<\/em><\/p>\n

[Nick’s comment: This book is a must-read for every teenager looking to improve their learning skills and their attitude about school.\u00c2\u00a0 It’s so helpful, whenever I let parents borrow it, I never get it back, and I end up having to buy another one.]<\/p>\n

6. How to Read a Book<\/a><\/strong>, by Mortimer J. Adler<\/p>\n

Comments: A perennial classic since the 1940’s & the BEST in the genre. A superb guide to comprehending all kinds of reading texts. The Syntopic Reading strategies are a real gem!<\/em><\/p>\n

[Nick’s comment: I agree completely.\u00c2\u00a0 No serious student should miss Adler’s book.]<\/p>\n

12. How to Speak How to Listen<\/a><\/strong>, by Mortimer J. Adler<\/p>\n

Comments: An excellent companion to his `How to Read a Book.’ The active listening skills outlined in the book are a real gem!
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

[Nick’s comment: This book can also help teachers plan a speech or debate unit.]<\/p>\n

Be sure to check out the rest of Lee’s Smart Students’ Power Toolbox<\/a>, and the rest of the articles on his site.\u00c2\u00a0 After all, anyone who lists The Magnificent Seven<\/em> as one of his favorite movies has got to know what he’s talking about!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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