What are some basic c++ programming techniques?

I'm struggling at programming, I completed an introductory course but since it was two years ago, I forgot most of it, I want to start from the basics again and write simple code to do simple things and gradually build up so I can be better at Programming...

Basically,, I have to do a presentation of between 2 and 4 minutes in front of the class, which I basically hate which is making this all the harder :/ and the criteria is as follows: Create a presentation that will demonstrate that you are able to use...

In programming classes, open book homework assignments are great tools for learning. Studying for tests involves reading and memorizing, whereas homework assignments involve reading and applying. But the specter of cheating looms over all types of homework...

I find that I can only code efficiently if I am extremely concentrated for several hours at a time. Sometimes it's hard to do this, due to outside factors, food cravings, daydreaming, people, etc. What are some methods, techniques, habits, environments...

(divide&conquer, greedy, dynamic programming etc.)

My team has requested me to take a session on coding, currently I'm looking at Pragmatic programmer,Code complete and Google C++ Style guide.Feel free to share anything that you think nice to talk about and to practice while coding?

I thing what I am asking is what studying technique do you find best for studying programming, HTML, CSS and the like? I've studied HTML and CSS at Treehouse and Lynda.   I know a big part of this is doing projects and just applying what you  learn but...

I am good at basics and learning but sometimes some codes seem esoteric to me and I don't find any technique(used commonly by programmers in their solutions) that is explained in some book that I have been following. Could someone help with their experiences...