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Indra Bergmans
2,199 PointsHow to make this stick?
I'm heading deeper into Python basics. I do notice that the material I have learned before, doesn't so well. I feel that the course is going a bit too quick and that I should be able to practice the subjects in this coursethroughly.
Does anyone have any tips on how to do this? I tried redoing some subjects, which seems to help a bit.
If you have any advice on how to learn more throrough, please feel free to respond!
2 Answers
Rune Andreas Nielsen
5,354 PointsHi, Indra.
Always try to apply the knowledge you get from each course, that way it will stick more.
Every time you learn something new, try to figure out a way to apply the knowledge. A way you can apply it is by updating a previous program you wrote with your newly achieved skill.
It's important that you do not go too fast. You will quickly find out that you can not follow the courses because they require you to fully understand a previous topic and you will most likely burn out very fast.
Keep in mind that the goal is not to get as many points or finish the courses as fast as possible. The goal is that you learn something. Therefore, use the time it takes to get better and understand the material. :-)
A good way to retain information is also to write about it. If you ever have the time, I would suggest creating a blog. That way you can learn the topics by teaching them. You should not be afraid that you are not good enough to write about what you learn. There will always be people who do not know what you know that can benefit from your posts.
Rune Andreas Nielsen
5,354 PointsI don't think the material will be accessible if you pause your account.
Getting Python up and running on your own machine is a great idea.
Indra Bergmans
2,199 PointsIndra Bergmans
2,199 PointsThank you so much for your responds! I might consider the blog idea! :) I'm defitnetly going to look back on previous material, just to get it down.
I assume I should just download Python for myself to write a program and update it?
Do you think I could pause my account while doing this? Or will the material that I've already went through not be accessible when I do that?