[CW] Newby to code (again)

[Bob Young]

I think my brain remembers the little wiggles of my hand on the pen better than where I place my fingers on a keyboard. Another reason I'm writing them down is so I can see how well or badly I'm doing,

73,

Bob kb1okl

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Bob - your experience of writing down versus typing is interesting.  I have found that I have much better memory retention in classes or meetings when writing notes by hand rather than typing them on computer, tablet, or phone.

Admittedly, though, repetition/practice seems to be needed to move that info from my short-term to long-term memory.   For example, around 2003 I took two semesters of Japanese and got A grades both times.  But I seem to have only been putting the info in short term memory as I couldn't remember much in the subsequent years.  If I watch a show about Japan or listen to some J-pop music I am reminded a bit, and I certainly will be better equipped if I go to Japan - but I am disappointed that more of the language didn't stick with me.


Steve WD8DAS

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http://www.wd8das.net/
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