Bill Handley will show you how to master two hours study in 10 minutes

Bill Handley from Learning Unlimited Australia will demonstrate how to:

1. Overcome exam nerves
2. Learn more in less time, with less effort
3. Memorise what you read as you read it, what you hear as you hear it, and recall it under pressure
4. Improve concentration and understanding

Great for students of all ages. You will be using the methods immediately.

When: Monday 3rd October 7pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92948140 or book online - handley

Update: the Montrose session will now be Speed Maths

Learn to solve problems simply and quickly with Bill Handley's Speed Maths.
You'll be multiplying 96 X 97 in your head in no time!
For the whole family. Teachers welcome.

When: Tuesday 4th October 12noon-2pm
Where: Montrose Library, Cnr Mt. Dandenong Tourist Rd & Swansea Rd, Montrose
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97284224 or book online - speed maths

Cheers, Maryanne

Want to do 2 hours study in 10 minutes? Bill Handley shows you how

Join author Bill Handley who will teach us how to study effectively.

• Learn how to overcome exam nerves
• Learn more in less time with less effort
• Improve concentration and understanding

Great for students of all ages.

When: Thursday 8th September 6:30pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97547266 or book online - Bill Handley

Cheers, Maryanne

Do two hours study in ten minutes! Discover how with William Handley

Homework hard to organise? Need to prepare for an exam? Join study skills expert William Handley for some insight on how to make study easy and effective. All ages welcome.

When: Tuesday 30th August 6:30pm
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon (Glen Frost Room)
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92945640 or book online - study

Cheers, Maryanne

Mathematics study skills with William Handley

Come and join William Handley for an evening of mathematical genius. Take the stress out of solving everyday math problems by learning the tricks of mathematicians.

Great for all ages and skill levels.

When: Tuesday 16th August 6:30pm
Where: Croydon Library Civic Square Croydon (Glen Frost Room)
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97363851

Cheers, Maryanne

Learn to do two hours study in 10 minutes with Bill Handley

Are you or your children struggling with hours of study? Join author Bill Handley who will teach us how to study effectively.

• Learn how to overcome exam nerves
• Learn more in less time,with less effort
• Improve concentration and understanding

Great for students of all ages.

When: Monday 8th August 7pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92948140 or book online - Bill Handley

Cheers, Maryanne

Want to do 2 hours study in 10 minutes? Bill Handley will show you how

Saturday 12th March 11am -- Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction --

Bill Handley from Learning Unlimited Australia will demonstrate how to overcome exam nerves, learn more in less time, with less effort. You'll be able to memorise what you read as you read it, what you hear as you hear it, and recall it under pressure. You'll improve your concentration and understanding

Students will be using the methods immediately.

BOOKINGS: Free event! Bookings essential
Phone 59671588 or book online - Bill Handley

Cheers, Maryanne

2 hours study in 10 minutes

Author Bill Handley will again teach how to do the seemingly impossible. Learning how to study effectively is a must for all students.

When: Friday 18th June 6:30pm
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92941300

Cheers, Maryanne

The Eastern Regional Library Show 10th June 2009

Library staff members Lesley Conway and Pia Butcher run a radio show each Wednesday 12:05pm-12:45pm on Eastern FM 98.1 called The Eastern Regional Library Show. Tune in next Wednesday for a great show.

On 10th June show

Mid year can be stressful for students and their families. Mid-year exams, assignments due in by the winter holidays in two weeks time, school reports coming out. Now is the time to draw a deep breath and think about whether appropriate study habits are in place, and about how to do some things differently. In our libraries we are constantly talking to students and parents, and there is some basic advice we can pass on from our experience............

• start looking for information and resources early. It may be necessary to order information from other branches or libraries, particularly if there is a class project on the same subject and the demand is high in your local branch.
• be sure the student understands the topic or questions. If they don't, go back to the teacher and clarify. We see lots of good assignments in the library, but some ambiguous and poorly expressed ones too. You can ask for it to be explained better.
• know what sorts of resources are needed. We are often told these days that teachers want to know that students have used resources other than the internet. This could mean using books, but also newspapers, magazines, dvds and cds too. If you know this from the start you are more likely to find what you need.
• there is a difference between databases on the internet and Google. Google is an open ended search engine which retrieves information world wide, and from a huge range of sources. Students do not always realise that information they are using can be from an unreliable source. Databases which are made available from ERL's website are from reputable organisations which previously provided information in print form. You can for instance access a wide range of well-known encylopedias such as the Britannica; newspaper and magazine articles from The Age, The Herald-Sun, Choice, Time and many more; and resources which are especially useful for students such as Opposing Viewpoints.
• check out the website of your school or university for study hints and information. You can also go further afield to the Education Department's site for example and a link to support material for students http://www.education.vic.gov.au/connect/default.htm
• classes to teach study technique are run by several universities and colleges over the summer holiday break, and sometimes in other holidays too. Check out your nearest community Living and Learning Centre also.

Music today was from A little nonsense, Charles Mackerras and the Pro Arte Orchestra, the soundtrack of The Wedding Singer, and Divas 2

----Lesley