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Keep a learning journal that records decisions
By SI100x · Published
A useful learning journal shows how you approached a problem, not only the final answer. It can help you prepare a better question for class and recognize repeated mistakes across different projects.
Try this exercise
- Use four short headings: goal, attempt, observation and next step. Write enough under each heading to recreate the situation later.
- When a fix works, record why it changed the behavior. If you are unsure of the cause, label that as a hypothesis instead of presenting it as a fact.
- Review a few entries before your next class. Pick one recurring uncertainty and ask for a concrete example that addresses it.
Check your result
Another learner should be able to understand the decision you made and its limit. Keep the journal focused on your own learning; do not include other learners’ personal information or private class conversations without permission.
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