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Posted by Ugur Aydin
Ugur Aydin
5,324 Points

What is the most effective way to retain what you've learned on courses?

So i've just started a track, and it's going great. I was just wondering what the best methods are for retaining the information? I'm writing up notes and reading them later on in the day but is there anything else I could do?

2 Answers

Michael Hulet
Michael Hulet
47,913 Points
Michael Hulet
Michael Hulet
47,913 Points

I've found that by far the best method to truly learning something is to build something cool (not Treehouse-guided) with the new skills you've picked up

Ugur Aydin
Ugur Aydin
5,324 Points

Thank you for the response. Is it better to finish the course and then apply what you've learned to a project, or apply what you've learned to the project while continuing the course?

Michael Hulet
Michael Hulet
47,913 Points

That's up to you. The way I've always done it is to build it as I go and think of ways I can integrate in each new skill I learn as I learn it, but I've seen people learn things equally effectively by building everything once they've finished the course

Karl Pupé
Karl Pupé
6,718 Points
Karl Pupé
Karl Pupé
6,718 Points

Hi Ugur!

Good question: Testing yourself using Flashcards are a great tool to remember key concepts. If I have watched a video where there was something really tricky or complicated, I write my notes and then I will put the key concepts on 4x6 index cards. Then whenever I have a free minute at work or home, I test myself to see how much I have remembered. By the time I get home, almost like magic what I found hard has become a lot easier! it's really helped how much I can remember and has help me consolidate my skills.

I hope the tip helps!

Ugur Aydin
Ugur Aydin
5,324 Points

Thank you for the comment. I'll certainly make use of this tip!