guide to anki flashcards
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What is it?
What is it?
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What is it?
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What is it?
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● flashcard software
What is it?
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● flashcard software● uses active recall testing and spaced
repetition to improve retention
What is it?
● active recall testing: user recalls answers while reviewing○ i.e. flashcards
● spaced repetition: items are repeated over a period of time○ with an increasing interval○ interval is decreased when you forget an item
What is it?
What is it?
What is it useful for?
● anything that requires rote memorization!○ languages○ biology and anatomy○ chemistry○ geography○ guitar chords○ programming terminology, syntax, APIs
Getting cards
● lots of community-made decks atankiweb.net/shared/decks/
● or make your own!○ plain text○ HTML○ LaTeX○ embedded video & audio
Demo
Running it
● Mac/Linux/Windows - ankisrs.net● Android: AnkiDroid● (paid) iOS: AnkiMobile● web: ankiweb.net● syncing service