Study Hacks Podcasts

Summary In this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto interviews Tommy Seeker, a senior at the University of West Florida, about his journey in education and the role of AI in preparing for certification exams. They discuss the recent executive order on AI in K-12 education, Tommy's experiences with certification exams, and effective strategies for using AI as a study tool. The conversation emphasizes the importance of personalized learning, effective prompting techniques, and the challenges students face when integrating AI into their study routines. Tommy shares valuable insights on how to leverage AI for test preparation and the significance of admitting weaknesses to improve performance

FTCE 60 Sec Review: Have you tried this STUDY HACK? #ftce #microlearning Summary In this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto discusses the concept of micro learning and its effectiveness for teacher candidates preparing for the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE). She highlights the importance of understanding personal learning preferences and how micro learning can fit into busy schedules. The episode outlines common study challenges faced by candidates and presents micro lear...

Summary In this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto discusses commonly misspelled words as part of the FTCE general knowledge English subtest review. The episode covers key distinctions between commonly confused words, such as accept vs. except, precede vs. proceed, and the different forms of 'there.' Musto provides tips for understanding and mastering these words, emphasizing the importance of context clues, prefixes, and suffixes in deciphering meanings and spellings. Visit Epis...

Summary In this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto provides essential insights into the Florida Teacher Certification Exam, focusing on the General Knowledge Test. She discusses the test's components, scoring requirements, and effective preparation strategies to help prospective teachers succeed. Check the full Episode 5 with Chapters 00:00 Introduction to FTCE Seminar 00:26 Understanding the General Knowledge Test 02:54 Components and Scoring of the Test 06:11 Preparati...

FTCE 60 Sec Study Hack: 5 Tips to Overcoming Test Anxiety? #ftce Summary In this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto discusses the prevalent issue of test anxiety among teacher candidates. She defines test anxiety, its symptoms, and its impact on performance. The episode provides five practical strategies to manage anxiety, including effective study habits, planning, self-care, positive self-talk, and breathing techniques. The conversation emphasizes the importance of preparation and me...

Summary In this episode, Kim Para discusses the flash method, a study hack she used to prepare for her teacher certification exams. The flash method involves using flashcards with keywords and associated information to improve memory recall and retention. Kim shares how she developed the method and how it helped her overcome her own learning challenges. She also provides advice for new teachers and pre-service teachers preparing for certification exams. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background...

Joining us today is Evi D. @EviSays on Instagram. She will be leading a confidence meditation so you can develop a clarity mindset and improve your exam or study performance. #cultivatesuccess #exampreparation #meditation Professional Biography Evi has a background in coaching, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit management. She brings over 15 years of experience in leadership, personal development, marketing and, communications, operations, community building and activism, as well as, supporting bu...

E37: Teacher Certification Podcast | FTCE | Pre-Exam Motivation In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about Positive Self-talk before taking the test. Have you ever listened to the voice inside your head that whispered “What if I fail or I can’t do this” About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE Gen...

E33: Teacher Certification Podcast | FTCE | General Knowledge | Mathematics | Study Hack for Math Anxiety About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE General Knowledge essay subtest, English Language Skills subtest, Reading subtest, and Mathematics subtest, but I am also using my experience as a FTCE ...

Use these 4 Tips to Get the Most out Practice Testing Tip#1 Simulate the testing environment Tip#2 Don’t memorize the answer master the concept Tip#3 Embrace the testing effect Tip#4 Take a Practice test between 1-6 days before the real test About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE General Kno...

Episode 21: 5 Tips for First Year Teachers Tip 1 How-to-interview Tip 2 The First Day of School Tip 3 Parents Tip 4 Peer Relationships Tip 5 Mentors If you know how to interview, what to expect on the first day of school, how to communicate with parents and peers or anything about working with a mentor then you are way ahead and doing awesome, but if not keep listening because it’s about to get real. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On thi...

Learn Mr. C’s 3 Strategies! Not only did Mr. C help me increase my reading speed and comprehension, but I have also taught this method to many, many, many students and they used this method to pass the test. Mr. C’s 3 strategies are the following: #1 read the question stems FIRST #2 Level each question from easy to medium to difficult (there is a reason for this) And #3 Scan for text features About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, ...

E18: Teacher Certification Podcast | Study Hack | How-to Use a Podcast to Study In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about: How to use a Podcast to Study so YOU can learn. Use these 5 Tips to get the most out of an educational podcast: Tip#1 Choose a good time of day to listen, whatever works for you Tip#2 Play then Pause so you can really focus on the concepts Tip#3 Replay to Reinforce what you have learned, I love this idea! Tip#4 Take Notes, whether it is on your phone or tablet, jot down a ...

E7: Teacher Certification Podcast | Study Hack | How to BOUNCE back after a FAIL In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about the very real and not so great NOT PASS, you heard me correctly. What if I DO NOT PASS the FTCE General Knowledge test? About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE General Knowle...

Have you ever studied really hard then forgot what you learned the next day!? The spaced repetition study strategy helps you learn how-to study over time to improve your active recall memory so you can retain what you have learned and pass the FTCE. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE General...

Have you ever heard of the Pomodoro Technique? This episode describes how to use the Pomodoro Technique to stop procrastinating, start studying, improve your focus, and manage your time so you can pass the FTCE test. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE General Knowledge essay subtest, English...

5 Tips to Overcome Test Anxiety! What is test anxiety? Is it affecting my test performance and if so, what can I do about it? Listen, it’s normal to get a bit nervous before the big test. But let’s talk about whether or not your pre-test jitters subside as you begin to take your exam OR if you are experiencing a type of anxiety that is affecting your test performance. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concep...

E1: Teacher Certification Podcast | Study Hack | How-to-Microlearn In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about micro-learning. Micro-learning is a kind of buncha - mini - lessons that can be repeated over and over again in less than 10 minutes so you can individualize your learning and strengthen specific skills. It’s what we use at FTCESEMINAR.com to teach concepts. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts ...