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This is not surprising. Methods of learning that require more effort improve memory. These include: - Reading text that has the font a little fuzzy so it's har
by swsieber 9y ago
This is not surprising. Methods of learning that require more effort improve memory. These include:
- Reading text that has the font a little fuzzy so it's harder to read.
- Reading text with underscores substituted for obvious letters.
- Asking yourself questions about what you've just read.
- Asking yourself questions about what you're about to read based on headings.
- Finding ways to relate the content to other things you have in your head.
If you're interested in making things stick, I'd suggest the book "Make it Stick" - it's a great read about what things actually help one retain knowledge. It's because I read that book that I'm not surprised by this result.
- DenisM 9y ago+ taking notes while reading
- swsieber 9y agoYup. Somewhat counterintuitively, rereading is the least effective retention method.
- thisisit 9y ago> - Asking yourself questions about what you're about to read based on headings. > - Finding ways to relate the content to other things you have in your head. These two things I think is the key for learning any thing, specially programming. What is expected gain out of a programming chapter and how does it relate to what you know already.
- kjrose 9y agoYeah. Making it harder to read slows you down and improves comprehension. Ironically the opposite of the textbook typesetting Industry for the past century.