[CW] Learning Morse Code - Thanks to Bob, K4RLC

[Chris, G5VZ]

There are some interesting ideas in this thread and, quite clearly, 
ideas have changed with the years.

It is a fact of learning - supported by neurological research - that our 
brains respond more effectively when effort shifts harder towards 
easier: in code terms, faster to slower.  So starting a practice session 
at 25 wpm and slowing to 20 is more likely to succeed than starting at 
ten and working upwards.

Also, brains thrive on novelty.  Repetition helps - 'practice makes 
perfect' after all - but dull routine kills engagement. Six, ten-minute 
practices is more effective then two one-hour sessions - effectively 
twice as good!

As mentioned before, surprise drives home learning, and jocularity does, 
too.  A good joke or an unexpected tale is worth its weight in gold - or 
should that be brass?

Short, sharp learning with engaged learners.  Services teaching often 
benefitted from engagement because if the alternative to passing the 
telecomms was much less desirable: there's nothing like a reason to 
learn.  Those learning for the Merchant Marine /wanted/ to be Radio 
Officers - that was the desire and learning Morse was a step towards 
that personal goal.

We do this because we enjoy it!

73

Chris

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