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Dong Son
917 PointsWorkspace
I just started the html track and got through the first part of it, but as the videos get longer and more detailed I have a hard time remembering everything Nick says. Am I supposed to be writing the code in Workspace at the same time while watching the video?
6 Answers
Stone Preston
42,016 Pointsyes. what most people like to do is follow along with the video writing the same code that the instructor does. (its impossible to remember everything you need to do just by watching it once). Some people prefer to take notes as well though and then go back and write the code. You can also slow the speed at which the video plays using the speedometer button thats on the toolbar whenever you mouse over a video. Its next to the CC button
Cherie Burgett
8,711 PointsI use 2 monitors, and pause a lot durring the videos. Rewatch things that I might have missed or things that I feel like I need to hear again.
qybjpwnice
2,994 PointsI just follow along with Nick and type the code as soon as he's done typing it. Normally this requires me to pause the video right after every line he writes so that I can make sure I'm typing it exactly as he did.
This pause in between lines also allows me time to write down any notes in my own words so that it's easier for me to remember/reference the material.
Dong Son
917 PointsAwesome, thanks for the quick responses and tips! Team Tree House has an awesome community!
James Barnett
39,199 PointsCheck out this thread which discusses Taking Notes VS. Following Along in a Code Editor While Watching Videos such as Workspaces.
Cherie Burgett
8,711 PointsInteresting read James on note taking. I think I'd have to disagree somewhat on the general consensis. It is not in the transcribing what the teacher is doing that you learn. When following along with a project it is in the debugging that you do your learning. When your final results dont quite add up. Going back and fixing your mistakes is where you really start to get the ins and outs of programing. If you're not following along you're missing out on the oportunity to "make mistakes". Taking notes just does not accomplish that.
James Barnett
39,199 Points> it is in the debugging that you do your learning.
I agree
> Going back and fixing your mistakes is where you really start to get the ins and outs of programing.
Yep
> If you're not following along you're missing out on the oportunity to "make mistakes".
That's what exercises are for. Start with the code challenges here on Treehouse then maybe check out http://www.teaching-materials.org/exercises/.
Personally I like to make up own exercises. I've done a bunch on codepen here are 10 of my favorites for improving your CSS
Cherie Burgett
8,711 PointsThanks James you're always so helpful. I'll be sure to check them out. I've been meaning to ask where I can go to find exercises. I learned C++ a while back but I used a book to do it. I almost prefer the book method for learning however, Treehouse's interactive medium is highly motivating! Also huge benifit to having a community of helpful people when you get stuck or need to ask questions.
James Barnett
39,199 PointsOne thing I miss about my C++ class I took years ago was all the exercises at the end of every chapter. It seems in most every book target at programming for they always use the "project" concept for practice rather than traditional exercises to practice discrete concepts.