Are flashcards your ultimate study weapon… or are they secretly holding you back? 🤔

In this video, Andrew from Brainscape breaks down the hidden disadvantages of flashcards — and how to fix them. Learn when NOT to use flashcards, how they can lead to overconfidence, and why they’re not enough for certain skills. Then discover how to turn them into your most powerful study tool with adaptive learning!

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction – Are flashcards effective or overrated?
00:20 Meet Andrew from Brainscape – What is Brainscape?
00:36 Why flashcards can be ineffective for some learners
00:37 Disadvantage #1 – Flashcards aren’t good for learning new concepts from scratch
01:31 Disadvantage #2 – Flashcards don’t build hands-on skills
02:41 Disadvantage #3 – Flashcards can create false confidence
03:34 How adaptive flashcards fix common problems
04:04 How to create, share, and collaborate on digital flashcards
04:21 Final thoughts – Make flashcards work for you

💡 Want to dive deeper? Check out these related articles and resources to level up your study game:
👉 What are the disadvantages of flashcards? https://www.brainscape.com/academy/disadvantages-flashcards/
👉The Secret to Learning More While Studying Less: Adaptive Learning https://www.brainscape.com/academy/the-secret-to-adaptive-learning/
👉How we learn: the secret to all learning and human development https://www.brainscape.com/academy/how-we-learn/

📚🧠 Brainscape is the leading adaptive flashcard app that uses the power of cognitive science and spaced repetition to help you study faster and remember information longer. Whether you’re preparing for exams, learning a new language, or just trying to improve your memory, Brainscape gives you smarter study tools to boost your focus and make learning more effective.

Join millions of students, teachers, and professionals using Brainscape to study smarter, not harder — anytime, anywhere, on any device.

📚 Check out Brainscape.com for millions of flashcards that have already been created—or create your own for any subject you're learning.

📲 Download our app:
iOS – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567
Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

📚🧠 Is your focus worse than ever? You’re not alone — the average person’s attention span is now just 47 seconds before getting distracted. But you can train your brain to focus longer and study smarter.

In this video, Andrew from Brainscape, the leading adaptive flashcard app, explains why our attention spans are declining and how students are beating the trend with simple study hacks and productivity tips. Learn how to increase your focus, stay motivated, and remember more in less time. ⬇️

⏰✨ Timestamps:
00:00 - Is Your Attention Span Shrinking?
00:24 - Meet Brainscape: The Adaptive Flashcard App
00:52 - Why Attention Spans Are Declining
01:15 - Brainscape Users Are Beating the Trend
01:41 - Two Possible Reasons
02:05 - What’s Really Happening?
02:30 - How Brainscape Helps Improve Focus
02:57 - Key Features That Boost Study Time
03:22 - Shorter Rounds, Longer Study Sessions
03:42 - Daily Habit Goals & Motivation
03:59 - How to Train Your Attention Span
04:22 - Final Thoughts

🔍 Related Articles:
👉 How Top Students are Studying for Longer Despite Shrinking Attention Spans: https://www.brainscape.com/academy/top-students-increasing-attention-span/
👉 12 Focus Exercises to Build Your Attention Span Like a Muscle https://www.brainscape.com/academy/focus-exercises-build-attention-span/
👉 24 Tips for Improving Your Attention Span and Focus https://www.brainscape.com/academy/24-tips-for-improving-your-attention-span-focus/
👉 How to Focus While Studying: Tips for Better Concentration https://www.brainscape.com/academy/how-to-focus/

💪 Increase Your Focus & Productivity:
Your attention span is not fixed — with the right study tools and learning strategies, you can focus longer, get distracted less, and remember more. Try https://www.brainscape.com today to supercharge your study sessions!

#StudyTips #ImproveFocus #Brainscape #AttentionSpan #ProductivityHacks #HowToStudy

📚🧠 Brainscape is the leading adaptive flashcard app that uses the power of cognitive science and spaced repetition to help you study faster and remember information longer. Whether you’re preparing for exams, learning a new language, or just trying to improve your memory, Brainscape gives you smarter study tools to boost your focus and make learning more effective.

Join millions of students, teachers, and professionals using Brainscape to study smarter, not harder — anytime, anywhere, on any device.

📚 Check out Brainscape.com for millions of flashcards that have already been created—or create your own for any subject you're learning.

📲 Download our app:
iOS – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567
Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

⚡️ Want to supercharge your team's learning and retention? ⚡️

➡️ In this video, Brainscape’s founder and CEO, Andrew Cohen, walks you through how enterprise clients have used Brainscape to dramatically improve training outcomes over the past decade.

⏱️ Video Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
0:20 – What is Brainscape?
0:55 – Why studying matters in corporate training
1:18 – Real-world examples of how companies use Brainscape
2:15 – How to set up your class on Brainscape
4:03 – Extracting and creating great content
4:57 – Sharing Brainscape effectively with your team
6:11 – Tracking progress with the Learner's Dashboard
6:55 – Final thoughts

➡️ Whether you're training sales teams, onboarding new hires, or preparing employees for certifications, Brainscape offers a flexible, data-driven solution to mastering essential knowledge.

💪 Start empowering your team today—one flashcard at a time.

🧠 Brainscape is the world’s most effective study platform—like flashcards on steroids—designed to help your team learn faster, retain more, and perform better. Ideal for knowledge-intensive industries, it combines spaced repetition, mobile learning, and real-time analytics.

📚 If you're looking for help with your own studies, don’t forget to check out Brainscape.com for millions of flashcards that have already been created—or create your own for any subject you're learning.

📲 Download our app:
iOS – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567
Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

Looking for a steady stream of tips and tricks on studying, productivity, and personal habit development? Subscribe and ring the bell and we’ll notify you when Brainscape drops a new podcast. You'll find our in-depth study guides over at https://www.brainscape.com/academy/.

In this podcast, Brainscape’s founder and CEO, Andrew Cohen, discusses why highlighters are the most misused study tool.

In this video, we answer the following questions:

0:00​ - Intro

0:19 - The myth of highlighters and productivity

0:58 - Highlighting is a static and linear activity

1:58 - How to use reading time to prepare for efficient study

3:47 - How to use highlighters effectively

4:46 - Conclusion

We hope this podcast finally helps you understand why there are much better study tools than highlighters—don't forget to give it a thumbs up—and that you now have the tools you need to study better, like Brainscape, your ultimate study weapon!

If you’re looking for help with your studies, don’t forget to check out Brainscape (https://www.brainscape.com) for millions of flashcards that have already been created, or create your own for any subject you’re learning about.

You can download our app here:

iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567

Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

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For other fantastic study resources check out:

https://www.brainscape.com/academy/

🧠 Brainscape is the world’s most effective study platform—like flashcards on steroids—designed to help your team learn faster, retain more, and perform better. Ideal for knowledge-intensive industries, it combines spaced repetition, mobile learning, and real-time analytics.

📚 If you're looking for help with your own studies, don’t forget to check out Brainscape.com for millions of flashcards that have already been created—or create your own for any subject you're learning.

📲 Download our app:
iOS – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567
Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

Looking for a steady stream of tips and tricks on studying, productivity, and personal habit development? Subscribe and ring the bell and we’ll notify you when Brainscape drops a new podcast. You'll find our in-depth study guides over at https://www.brainscape.com/academy/.

In this podcast, Brainscape’s founder and CEO, Andrew Cohen, shares his spicy take (read: personal opinion) on why most Americans shouldn’t necessarily go to college—hear him out!—and what you should consider before signing up for student loan debt.

In this podcast, he explains:

0:00​ - His hot take: that most Americans shouldn’t necessarily go to college

0:30 - What Brainscape is and how it could help you in college

0:50 - Why his take isn’t an anti-education manifesto

1:45 - Why cost (and student loan debt) counts against the decision to go to college

4:50 - How you can tap into the intangible benefits of college without actually going

7:32 - Who should go to college

If you’re struggling with the decision to go to college or want to consider this potential chapter from a different perspective, we hope this podcast brings you some clarity! If you liked it, please show us some love and give it a thumbs up!

And if and when you do go to college, Brainscape is here to help you study and learn as efficiently and painlessly as humanly possible! So don’t forget to check us out (https://www.brainscape.com) for millions of flashcards that have already been created, or create your own for any subject you’re learning about!

You can download our app here:

iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567

Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

#college #collegedecisions #shouldigotocollege #reasonsforandagainstcollege #collegadvice #collegeadmissions #collegehowtodecide

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Thanks for watching! If you want to learn more, check out the following article:

https://www.brainscape.com/academy/should-i-go-to-grad-school/

For other fantastic study resources check out:

https://www.brainscape.com/academy/

🧠 Brainscape is the world’s most effective study platform—like flashcards on steroids—designed to help your team learn faster, retain more, and perform better. Ideal for knowledge-intensive industries, it combines spaced repetition, mobile learning, and real-time analytics.

📚 If you're looking for help with your own studies, don’t forget to check out Brainscape.com for millions of flashcards that have already been created—or create your own for any subject you're learning.

📲 Download our app:
iOS – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567
Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

In this video, discover how to successfully learn a new language as an older adult. We’ll explore why language learning feels harder with age, ways to overcome these challenges, and the many cognitive and social benefits, including improved brain health and new social connections. Plus, we’ll share the best techniques, from immersion to spaced repetition, for rapid progress in language mastery. Whether you’re just starting or picking up where you left off, join us for expert tips to maximize your language-learning potential!

For more details, check out Brainscape's full guide: https://www.brainscape.com/academy/learn-language-older-age/

🧠 Brainscape is the world’s most effective study platform—like flashcards on steroids—designed to help your team learn faster, retain more, and perform better. Ideal for knowledge-intensive industries, it combines spaced repetition, mobile learning, and real-time analytics.

📚 If you're looking for help with your own studies, don’t forget to check out Brainscape.com for millions of flashcards that have already been created—or create your own for any subject you're learning.

📲 Download our app:
iOS – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567
Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

In this video, learn the essentials of effective product knowledge training to boost team performance and customer satisfaction. We cover the benefits of product training, strategies for creating engaging sessions, and tools to streamline the learning process—like spaced repetition and interactive resources. Perfect for sales teams, support staff, and managers, this guide equips you to build product expertise confidently and quickly.

Check out the full article on Brainscape for a deeper dive:(https://www.brainscape.com/academy/product-knowledge-training/).

🧠 Brainscape is the world’s most effective study platform—like flashcards on steroids—designed to help your team learn faster, retain more, and perform better. Ideal for knowledge-intensive industries, it combines spaced repetition, mobile learning, and real-time analytics.

📚 If you're looking for help with your own studies, don’t forget to check out Brainscape.com for millions of flashcards that have already been created—or create your own for any subject you're learning.

📲 Download our app:
iOS – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567
Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

Secrets to passing the Praxis Elementary Education Subtests

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In this video, certified Social Studies and English teacher, Justin Gallagher—who has passed several Praxis exams with flying colors—gives some really actionable tips for taking any of Praxis’s exams but specifically their suite of Elementary Education Subtests. Some of the topics he covers include:

0:00 - Intro
1:02 - The top mistake to avoid (that many students make)
2:01 - When to take your first Praxis practice test
4:26 - The best study tool to efficiently learn all the necessary material
6:34 - Good exam day strategies to minimize stress

We hope this video sends you into your Praxis exam prep with both eyes open—don't forget to give it a thumbs up—and that you now have the tools you need to rise to your challenge!

(And if you’re looking for those flashcards Justin was talking about, you’ll find them here: https://www.brainscape.com/learn/praxis-5004-elem-ed-social-studies)

If you’re looking for help with your studies, don’t forget to check out Brainscape (https://www.brainscape.com) for millions of flashcards that have already been created, or create your own for any subject you’re learning about.

You can download our app here:
iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

#Praxis #Praxisstudyguide #PraxisElementaryEducation #Praxisstudytips #teacherexamtips

🧠 Brainscape is the world’s most effective study platform—like flashcards on steroids—designed to help your team learn faster, retain more, and perform better. Ideal for knowledge-intensive industries, it combines spaced repetition, mobile learning, and real-time analytics.

📚 If you're looking for help with your own studies, don’t forget to check out Brainscape.com for millions of flashcards that have already been created—or create your own for any subject you're learning.

📲 Download our app:
iOS – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567
Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal