This is a useful book for teaching older children how to study and learn effectively, by Dr. William Clemm, a neuroscientist:
http://thankyoubrain.com/BetterGrades.htm
Bio: http://thankyoubrain.com/Dr.%20Bill%20biosketch.htm
and an interesting paper on “Computer Slide Shows: A Trap for Bad Teaching”:
http://thankyoubrain.com/Files/computer_slideshows.pdf