Data Science Popup Austin: Research Based Methods for Learning New Information
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Eddie Vaisman's presentation at the Data Science Pop Up in Austin focuses on effective methods for learning and retaining new information. He emphasizes choosing appropriate study materials, creating a conducive learning environment, and using techniques like spaced repetition and deliberate practice to enhance memory retention. The talk includes resources for further learning and highlights the importance of accountability and minimizing distractions in the learning process.
Data Science Popup Austin: Research Based Methods for Learning New Information
- 1. DATA SCIENCE POP UP AUSTIN Research Based Methods for Learning New Information & How to Make Sure You Remember it Later Eddie Vaisman Data Scientist, TrueMotion EddieVaisman
- 2. DATA SCIENCE POP UP AUSTIN #datapopupaustin April 13, 2016 Galvanize, Austin Campus
- 4. Learn new stuff and remember it later HOW TO LEARN
- 6. 1 HOW TO LEARN Choose your what Feel your why Make it easy to start Make it hard to forget 2 3 4
- 8. Photography by Finbarr O’Reilly http://www.finbarr-oreilly.com/
- 9. Language learning Photography by Rowan Heuvel, http://www.insolitus.nl/
- 11. • Use the long term end goal to choose the material • Use the short term end goal to focus your study CHOOSE YOUR WHAT
- 12. FEEL YOUR WHY
- 18. • Put up stakes • Financial • Social • Reward yourself for good behavior • Make yourself accountable • A study buddy • A merciless friend • A merciless stranger FEEL YOUR WHY
- 19. MAKE IT EASY
- 23. • Willpower is a limited resource. Use it wisely. • Get rid of distractions • Plan your quitting time (for a task and for the day) • Make a routine to get in the zone MAKE IT EASY TO START
- 24. MAKE IT HARD
- 30. MAKE IT HARD TO FORGET • Assemble chunks of knowledge in focused mode • Use mental tricks: mnemonics, visualizations, metaphors • Spaced repetition of short duration study periods • Test yourself often (without answers) • Revisit the ideas in diffuse mode too • Deliberate practice
- 31. 1 Choose your what: choose what to learn tactically Feel your why: create consequences for failure Make it easy to start: create a routine and environment where willpower isn’t needed Make it hard to forget: spaced repetition in a variety of circumstances IN SUMMARY 2 3 4
- 33. Further Resources ● Learning How to Learn by Dr. Barbara Oakley and Dr. Terrence Sejnowski https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn/ ● Daniel Pink on incentives https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc ● Pomodoro http://pomodorotechnique.com/ ● Tim Ferriss on Skill Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=DSq9uGs_z0E ● Stickk https://www.stickk.com/ ● Anki http://ankisrs.net/ ● Block out distraction https://www.calm.com/, https://freedom.to/, https: //www.rescuetime.com ● Photography from https://unsplash.com, https://pexels.com, http://www. gratisography.com/#whimsical