Igor Samokysh
VISMA Labs, Riga, Latvia
“Learning how to learn
by riding a bike”
1. Pomodoro timer
2. Focussed and diffuse mode of thinking
3. Spaced repetition
4. Memory palace
5. Interleaving
6. Meaningful associations
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Unhappy feelings
when you look at
the task
You switch to
more pleasant
task
Feel happy
(temporarily)
https://biopsych-insularcortex.weebly.com/
1. Procrastination
ZombieTube
Unhappy feelings
when you look at
the task
Focusing on
the task
https://biopsych-insularcortex.weebly.com/
Procrastination
Few
minutes
later
Unhappy feelings
Task: extend auto
tests to Prod
Start the timer Focusing on
process of
doing the task
Pomodoro technique
AirDoro
Pomodoro timer & air quality sensor
- Stream of consciousness - continue
doing task if you feel good
- Dopamine
- No external disturbance
- If you don't control time slots -
pomodoro is not working
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-11-theory-dopamine-role.html
What is the right way of using pomodoro to fight
procrastination?
QUESTION to your neighbor
What is the right way of using pomodoro to fight
procrastination?
A. set up timer -> no interruption -> focus -> reward
B. set up timer -> check all notifications -> focus ->
repeat
C. set up timer -> make coffee -> reward -> repeat
QUESTION
What is the right way of using pomodoro to fight
procrastination?
a.
B. set up timer -> check all notifications -> focus ->
repeat
C. set up timer -> make coffee -> reward -> repeat
QUESTION
A. set up timer -> no interruption -> focus -> reward
Start the timer No interruption
&
Focus
Reward
What is the right way of using pomodoro to fight
procrastination?
QUESTION
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Change seat with your
neighbor
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Focussed and Diffuse
mode of thinking
https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn/home/welcome
Chunks
Focus
on problem
Diffuse
Brain works in background
Focus
on problem
DTO
When you are stuck with finding a solution to
some complicated problem, what are the best
ways to help yourself?
QUESTION
2. Relax and do opposite activity to what you’ve done
while solving the problem
3. Go home and take a sleep.
4. Use a gym membership
1. Bash your head into a wall on 90 degree position.
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● Spaced repetition
● Memory palace
● Interleaving
● Meaningful associations
https://neuroscientificallychallenged.com/glossary/hippocampus https://thebrain.mcgill.ca/flash/d/d_07/d_07_cr/d_07_cr_tra/d_07_cr_tra.html
Spaced repetition
Repeat:
● within the same day of learning
● after 1 day
● after 3-5 days
● after one month
Spaced repetition
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Memory palace
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Interleaving
When you:
A. Learn new sport
B. Learn how to play piano
C. Learn Jmeter
ABC BAC CAB
AAA BBB CCC
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Meaningful association
https://crossbrowsertesting.com/blog/manual-testing/intro-exploratory-testing/
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Exploratory Testing
https://pxhere.com/ru/photo/1385012
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CONCLUSION
1. Pomodoro to fight procrastination
2. Focused and Diffuse mode of thinking for
problem solving
3. Space repetition for long term effect of
memorization
4. Memory palace to remember new material
5. Interleaving - mixing studying subjects
6. Meaningful association
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Learning how to learn by riding a bike