Study Techniques with AI
Master evidence-based study methods powered by AI — from spaced repetition and active recall to AI-generated flashcards, personalized study schedules, and exam preparation strategies.
What You'll Learn
- Explain the cognitive science behind spaced repetition, active recall, and desirable difficulties
- Use AI to generate high-quality flashcards, practice questions, and study materials from any source
- Design a personalized study schedule using AI that adapts to your goals, timeline, and learning patterns
- Apply the Feynman technique, elaboration, and interleaving with AI assistance for deeper understanding
- Build a complete exam preparation system combining evidence-based methods with AI tools
- Evaluate your own learning with metacognitive strategies and AI-powered progress tracking
Course Syllabus
You’ve spent hundreds of hours studying — reading textbooks, highlighting passages, reviewing notes before exams. And most of that time was wasted.
That’s not an insult. It’s what cognitive science has proven: the study methods most people default to (re-reading, highlighting, cramming) produce the weakest long-term retention. Meanwhile, methods that actually work — active recall, spaced repetition, interleaving — feel harder and less productive in the moment, which is exactly why most students avoid them.
This course teaches you the study techniques that cognitive science has proven most effective, then shows you how AI amplifies each one. You’ll learn to generate flashcards in minutes instead of hours, build study schedules that adapt to your progress, and use AI as a personal tutor that identifies your weak spots before exams do.
Who this is for: Students at any level, professionals studying for certifications, language learners, and anyone who wants to learn faster and remember longer. You should be comfortable using at least one AI assistant (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.).
What you’ll build: A complete, personalized study system combining evidence-based methods with AI tools — customized to your subjects, schedule, and learning goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any specific AI tools for this course?
No. The techniques work with any AI assistant — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or others. We also cover dedicated study tools like Anki and Quizlet, but they're optional.
Is this course only for students?
No — it's for anyone learning anything. Students, professionals studying for certifications, language learners, and self-taught learners all benefit from evidence-based study techniques.
I've been studying the same way for years. Will this really change my results?
Research shows most people default to passive methods (re-reading, highlighting) that feel effective but produce weak retention. Switching to active methods typically improves retention by 50% or more with the same study time.
How much time will I save with AI-powered study techniques?
Studies show AI study tools save students 10-15 hours per week on average. The biggest time savings come from AI-generated flashcards and personalized study schedules that eliminate wasted review time.