The Unfashionable Art of Learning Things
8 days ago
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- #handwriting
- #retention
- Handwriting notes enhances learning and retention of complex technical information.
- The Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve shows rapid information loss without active reinforcement.
- Writing by hand activates multiple brain regions, improving cognitive engagement and memory.
- Active learning methods like writing and teaching have higher retention rates (90%) compared to passive methods.
- Optimizing for speed of information consumption often leads to shallow understanding.
- Writing forces deeper engagement and helps in articulating and understanding concepts clearly.
- Building a web of connected knowledge through writing aids in long-term retention and application.
- Handwriting is inefficient by design, which aids in deeper cognitive processing and reflection.
- Clear articulation of complex concepts through writing enhances professional communication and career advancement.
- Combining digital tools for quick references with handwriting for deep learning is recommended.