Web Resources to Improve Your Memory and Do Better in School

About this article
If you can't remember what you learn or what you have been told, it can be difficult to get through school, not to mention everyday life. This list of web resources will show you where to go to get memory improvement techniques and study tips that will help you do better in school.
View available schools

Memory Improvement Techniques

Memory

There are a number of websites dedicated to teaching people how to improve their memory. The resources shown below will not only teach you to recall information easier, they will also help you with daily tasks like remembering people's names and detailed instructions.

Do Better in School

Homework

Although studying is a requirement if you want to do better in school, there are techniques that you can implement that will help you work smarter, not harder. The following resources will help you learn some of these techniques.

  • Basic Study Techniques - Introduction to study techniques from the Student Counseling Service of Texas A&M University.
  • AAC Study Tips - Huge collection of study skill topics that relate to college students.
  • Study Methods - Various study methods from About.com's Homework Guide.
  • How to Study - Extensive collection of study guides from Dartmouth University.
  • Reading Comprehension Lessons - Reading Comprehensive Connection lessons on different subjects at different levels.
  • Test Taking and Anxiety - Test preparation and test taking tips from Penn State.
  • Effective Study Skills - How to make the most of your study time.
  • College Study Tips - Study tips for college students.
  • Online Study Skills Workshops - A number of different study workshops from Virginia Tech.
  • Learning Strategies Course - Free course from Middle Tennessee State University that teaches college learning strategies.
  • Spark Notes - Free online study guides from Spark Notes.

Popular Schools

  • Online Programs Available
    1. Wake Forest University - School of Professional Studies

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Master of Communications
      • Master of Health Administration
      • Master of Health Informatics
      • Master of Public Administration
      • Masters in Project Management
      • Master of Educational Leadership
    Certificate
      • Digital Marketing and Analytics Certificate
      • Project Management Certificate
  • Online Programs Available
    2. Grand Canyon University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • Ed.D in Teaching and Learning with an Emphasis in Adult Learning - Qualitative Research
      • Ed.D in Teaching and Learning with an Emphasis in Adult Learning - Quantitative Research
      • Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Performance Psychology (Qualitative Research)
      • Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Performance Psychology (Quantitative Research)
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
      • Education Specialist in Teaching and Learning
    Master's
      • M.S. Psychology with an Emphasis in Gerontology
      • M.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Human Factors
      • MA in Curriculum and Instruction
      • MS in Psychology: General Psychology
      • M.A. in Communication with an Emphasis in Education
      • M.Ed. in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Humanities (ITL)
    Bachelor's
      • Bachelor: Communications
      • BS in Psychology
      • B.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Performance and Sports Psychology
      • Bachelor: Business Admin
      • BA in Digital Film - Screenwriting
      • Bachelor: Accounting
  • Online Programs Available
    3. UMass Global

    Program Options

    Master's
      • MA in Organizational Leadership
      • MBA in Business Administration
      • MBA in Business Administration (Accounting)
      • MBA in Business Administration (Bus Intel & Data Analytics)
      • MBA in Business Administration (Finance)
      • MBA in Business Administration (Health Administration)
    Bachelor's
      • BA in Communications & Media
      • BA in Criminal Justice
      • BA in Legal Studies
      • BA in Legal Studies (Business Law)
      • BA in Psychology (Child Psychology)
      • BA in Psychology (General Psychology)
    Associate's
      • AA (General Education)
  • Online Programs Available
    4. Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Masters in Psychology
      • Masters in Dispute Resolution
      • Masters in Legal Studies
      • Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis
      • Masters in Clinical Psychology (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
  • Online Programs Available
    5. National University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • DBA - General Business
      • Doctor of Criminal Justice
      • Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
      • Doctor of Education in Instructional Design
      • Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
      • EdD - Curriculum and Teaching
    Master's
      • MAPsy - General Psychology
      • MEd - Curriculum and Teaching
      • MEd - General Education
      • MEd - Reading Education
      • MSOL - Criminal Justice
      • Master of Science in Computer Science
    Certificate
      • EdS - Curriculum and Teaching
      • EdS - General Education
      • EdS - Social Emotional Learning
      • EdS - Early Childhood Education
      • EdS - International Education
      • EdS - Organizational Leadership
  • Online Programs Available
    6. Keiser University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • Doctor of Criminal Justice
      • Doctor of Education in Curriculum Leadership
      • Doctor of Education in Education Leadership
    Master's
      • Master of Arts in Criminal Justice with Interdisciplinary Concentration
      • Master of Business Admin - Accounting
      • Master of Business Administration - Management (Spanish)
      • Master of Business Administration - International Business (Spanish)
      • Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership
      • Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
    Bachelor's
      • B.A. - Legal Studies
      • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (Accelerated Track to MACJ)
      • B.A. - Accounting
      • Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration with a concentration in Transportation and Logistics
      • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated)
      • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (FastTrack)
    Associate's
      • Associate of Sciences - Information Technology
      • Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
      • Associate of Arts - Accounting
      • Associate of Arts - Paralegal
      • Associate of Arts - Homeland Security
      • Associate of Science in Nursing
  • Online Programs Available
    7. Saint Leo University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • Doctor of Criminal Justice: Education
      • DBA: Business Administration
      • Education Specialist in Educational Leadership
      • Doctor of Criminal Justice: Homeland Security
    Master's
      • MS: Criminal Justice
      • MS: Criminal Justice - Critical Incident Management
      • MA: Creative Writing - Poetry
      • MAcc: Accounting
      • MBA: Project Management
    Bachelor's
      • BA: Criminal Justice
      • BA: Criminal Justice - Criminalistics
      • BA: Psychology
      • BA: Psychology - General
      • BS: Computer Science
      • BA: Psychology - Experimental
    Associate's
      • AA: Criminal Justice
      • AA: Business Administration
      • AA: Information Technology
  • Online Programs Available
    8. Abilene Christian University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • Organizational Leadership (Ed.D.)
      • Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)
    Master's
      • Instruction and Learning (M.Ed.)
      • Higher Education (M.Ed.)
      • Organizational Leadership (MS)
      • Divinity (M.Div.)
      • Christian Ministry (MA)
      • Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT)
    Bachelor's
      • Psychology (BS)
      • Healthcare Administration (BS)
      • Organizational Leadership (BS)
      • Christian Ministry and Spiritual Formation (BS)
      • Exercise Science (BS)
  • Campus Locations:
    9. Universal Technical Institute

    Program Options

    Associate's
      • Aviation Maintenance AAS
    Certificate
      • Collision Repair and Refinish Technology
      • Motorcycle Technician Specialist
      • Automotive Technology
      • Wind Power Technician
      • Marine Technician Specialist
      • Diesel Technology
  • Online Programs Available
    10. Colorado Christian University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
    Master's
      • Criminal Justice, M.S.
      • Criminal Justice, M.S. - Campus, Event, and Organizational Safety
      • Business Administration, MBA - Advanced Accounting
      • Business Administration, MBA - Health Care Administration
      • Business Administration, MBA - Leadership
    Bachelor's
      • Communication Studies, B.A.
      • Criminal Justice, B.S.
      • Applied Psychology, B.S. - Biblical Studies

Featured Schools

Wake Forest University - School of Professional Studies

  • Master of Communications
  • Master of Health Administration
  • Digital Marketing and Analytics Certificate
  • Project Management Certificate

Which subject are you interested in?

Grand Canyon University

  • Ed.D in Teaching and Learning with an Emphasis in Adult Learning - Qualitative Research
  • M.S. Psychology with an Emphasis in Gerontology
  • Bachelor: Communications

What is your highest level of education?

UMass Global

  • MA in Organizational Leadership
  • BA in Communications & Media
  • AA (General Education)

Which subject are you interested in?

Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

  • Masters in Psychology
  • Masters in Dispute Resolution
  • Masters in Legal Studies

Which subject are you interested in?

National University

  • DBA - General Business
  • MAPsy - General Psychology
  • EdS - Curriculum and Teaching

What is your highest level of education?

Keiser University

  • Doctor of Criminal Justice
  • Master of Arts in Criminal Justice with Interdisciplinary Concentration
  • B.A. - Legal Studies
  • Associate of Sciences - Information Technology

What is your highest level of education?

Saint Leo University

  • Doctor of Criminal Justice: Education
  • MS: Criminal Justice
  • BA: Criminal Justice
  • AA: Criminal Justice

What is your highest level of education completed?

Abilene Christian University

  • Organizational Leadership (Ed.D.)
  • Instruction and Learning (M.Ed.)
  • Psychology (BS)

What is your highest level of education completed?