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1 - Understanding

Overview

Why is understanding so important and why is it first in learning something?
If you want further reading into the topic of understanding what book could you read?

The Feynman Technique

What is The Feynman Technique?
Why do we use simple words?
What to do if somebody asks why on a topic?
Who is the Feynman Technique based after?

Active Recall

What does recall mean?
Why does recall work?
How important is recall?
Is recall legit?

How to Learn New Content With Active Recall

Why is testing ourselves important in everyday learning, not just in tests?
How can you learn something with active recall?
What is better 1 hour of study or 1 hour of active recall?
Hiding notes in the toggle feature feels unnatural at first, like your slowing down after each chapter to quiz yourself, but why is this better than reading?

Taking Notes During Class

Is keyboard typing better than handwriting for long term retention?
Is taking notes as you go along worth while?
What is The Cornell Note Taking System?
If notes or summaries are already provided for you should you take your own?

Taking Notes After Class

Why should we take notes after a class?
Should you add more information to the notes?
How does The Feynman Technique work with Notions Cornell Note Taking System?

Scoping the Subject

How do we scope the subject?
What’s also an important thing to consider when scoping?
Why do we scope the subject to begin with?
What is a helpful analogy for visualising the term 'scoping the subject'?
What can scoping the subject help prevent?

Bonus: The Importance of Understanding

Why is it vitally important understand something?
What is another way of realising you have understood something (excluding The Feynman Technique)?

Bonus: Developing a Syllabus for Your Subject

What is developing a syllabus for your subject used for?
You have a big reading list or many options available to you when studying a topic. How should you go about this?
How does the analogy 'learning the first Bible' relate to finding a syllabus for yourself?