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M. ChernenkoThe Rational Software Engineerhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9795-7_16

16. Learning Effectively

Mykyta Chernenko1  
(1)
Oslo, Norway
 

We all learn in one way or another. We are bombarded with new information that is little but resides in our memory. We may read an article here and there, or we may chat with colleagues about something, but it does not seem effective. Most of the learned or discussed facts disappear from our brains in a week or two. But there are good strategies how to maximize the benefit of learning.

Dedicated Time Slots

Scheduling dedicated uninterrupted time to learn is essential. Multitasking and interruption diminish [1] our ...

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