Comments on: The Art of Stealth Studying: How To Earn a 4.0 With Only 1.0 Hours of Work http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/10/03/the-art-of-stealth-studying-how-to-earn-a-40-with-only-10-hours-of-work/ Decoding Patterns of Success Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:27:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jessie http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/10/03/the-art-of-stealth-studying-how-to-earn-a-40-with-only-10-hours-of-work/#comment-27045 Jessie Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:04:36 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=130#comment-27045 Actually, now that I think about it, it's probably optimal to use Flashcards on iphone/ipod touch for Q/E/C quizzes - you can simply copy/paste your study guides into a spreadsheet with one column for Q, one for E and one for C, then upload through the website. This creates 3-sided flashcards. The app also has the option of spaced repetition, which is cool. Depends how much text you have in your E/C though, in terms of readability. Actually, now that I think about it, it’s probably optimal to use Flashcards on iphone/ipod touch for Q/E/C quizzes – you can simply copy/paste your study guides into a spreadsheet with one column for Q, one for E and one for C, then upload through the website. This creates 3-sided flashcards. The app also has the option of spaced repetition, which is cool. Depends how much text you have in your E/C though, in terms of readability.

]]> By: Jessie http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/10/03/the-art-of-stealth-studying-how-to-earn-a-40-with-only-10-hours-of-work/#comment-27044 Jessie Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:26:01 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=130#comment-27044 This is an awesome idea which I'm definitely going to use. I just wonder if anyone has any opinions on whether it's better to do print-outs of the study guides to review between classes, or to load the notes onto an iPad? I'm thinking that it could be faster to transfer notes straight onto an iPad rather than seeking a printer...on the other hand, it would be lighter to carry around a sheet of notes instead of an iPad as well as a laptop to class...hmm. This is an awesome idea which I’m definitely going to use. I just wonder if anyone has any opinions on whether it’s better to do print-outs of the study guides to review between classes, or to load the notes onto an iPad? I’m thinking that it could be faster to transfer notes straight onto an iPad rather than seeking a printer…on the other hand, it would be lighter to carry around a sheet of notes instead of an iPad as well as a laptop to class…hmm.

]]> By: Christiana http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/10/03/the-art-of-stealth-studying-how-to-earn-a-40-with-only-10-hours-of-work/#comment-26940 Christiana Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:37:37 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=130#comment-26940 Amazing stuff!!!! I can't believe I am only finding out about study hacks 6months to the end of my law degree.. This is one of the best things that happened to me. Quick question: do you please have any recommendations for the best way of studying/preparing for law exams? Problem questions in particular. Thank you.. Amazing stuff!!!! I can’t believe I am only finding out about study hacks 6months to the end of my law degree.. This is one of the best things that happened to me. Quick question: do you please have any recommendations for the best way of studying/preparing for law exams? Problem questions in particular. Thank you..

]]> By: Studying is Better than Reading | DrMaryAnn's Academy http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/10/03/the-art-of-stealth-studying-how-to-earn-a-40-with-only-10-hours-of-work/#comment-25927 Studying is Better than Reading | DrMaryAnn's Academy Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:12:00 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=130#comment-25927 [...] For another take on some of the same techniques, check out The Art of Stealth Studying: How To Earn a 4.0 With Only 1.0 Hours of Work. [...]

[...] For another take on some of the same techniques, check out The Art of Stealth Studying: How To Earn a 4.0 With Only 1.0 Hours of Work. [...]

]]> By: Change your study habits, goal approach this school year | College Hack http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/10/03/the-art-of-stealth-studying-how-to-earn-a-40-with-only-10-hours-of-work/#comment-25288 Change your study habits, goal approach this school year | College Hack Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:20:43 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=130#comment-25288 [...] useful,and this is a good one to make.The second hack that I’m waiting to implement is the stealth study. This is particularly useful for kids who didn’t have tostudy in high school and so never learned [...]

[...] useful,and this is a good one to make.The second hack that I’m waiting to implement is the stealth study. This is particularly useful for kids who didn’t have tostudy in high school and so never learned [...]

]]> By: Tom Allen http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/10/03/the-art-of-stealth-studying-how-to-earn-a-40-with-only-10-hours-of-work/#comment-24828 Tom Allen Sat, 21 May 2011 13:28:07 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=130#comment-24828 Some great little hacks here, thanks for the tips! Some great little hacks here, thanks for the tips!

]]> By: Dan Dascalescu http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/10/03/the-art-of-stealth-studying-how-to-earn-a-40-with-only-10-hours-of-work/#comment-24669 Dan Dascalescu Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:02:44 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=130#comment-24669 This method sounds a lot like <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaced_repetition" rel="nofollow">spaced repetition</a>, which has been proven to be much more effective at memorization than traditional methods (and of course, way better than cramming, if your goal is long-term retention). Instead of making small-font printouts, a more modern and shareable option would be to make <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anki" rel="nofollow">Anki</a> databases, which you can then use from your Android or iPhone. This method sounds a lot like spaced repetition, which has been proven to be much more effective at memorization than traditional methods (and of course, way better than cramming, if your goal is long-term retention).

Instead of making small-font printouts, a more modern and shareable option would be to make Anki databases, which you can then use from your Android or iPhone.

]]> By: Raissa http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/10/03/the-art-of-stealth-studying-how-to-earn-a-40-with-only-10-hours-of-work/#comment-23248 Raissa Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:50:59 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=130#comment-23248 i happened to get into a schedule like this but by accident - i have a half hour commute back and forth every day and little else to do but prep and review. I've found that this is a great great great way to study for philosophy class, almost all the time. Playing around with philosophical concepts when they are fresh in your mind, and doing them in small chunks at a time (which this allows for) really lets understanding build. I'm sure this would work for more number/diagram/notjustthought heavy classes too if people actually make study guides. I just found it super easy to do in my head for philo (just thinking: X said this, so that led to this...) Also, reviewing right after class made me much more likely to ask the prof questions that week. I've found that such dynamic learning is the best way to be engaged with and enjoy a course, and get the most out of it. i happened to get into a schedule like this but by accident – i have a half hour commute back and forth every day and little else to do but prep and review.

I’ve found that this is a great great great way to study for philosophy class, almost all the time. Playing around with philosophical concepts when they are fresh in your mind, and doing them in small chunks at a time (which this allows for) really lets understanding build. I’m sure this would work for more number/diagram/notjustthought heavy classes too if people actually make study guides. I just found it super easy to do in my head for philo (just thinking: X said this, so that led to this…)

Also, reviewing right after class made me much more likely to ask the prof questions that week. I’ve found that such dynamic learning is the best way to be engaged with and enjoy a course, and get the most out of it.

]]> By: Study Hacks « Hacking High School http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/10/03/the-art-of-stealth-studying-how-to-earn-a-40-with-only-10-hours-of-work/#comment-19495 Study Hacks « Hacking High School Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:06:45 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=130#comment-19495 [...] your time like the majority of people do when they “study.” My favorite so far is “The Art of Stealth Studying: How To Earn a 4.0 With Only 1.0 Hours of Work” (I developed a method very similar to this when I was in school–it [...]

[...] your time like the majority of people do when they “study.” My favorite so far is “The Art of Stealth Studying: How To Earn a 4.0 With Only 1.0 Hours of Work” (I developed a method very similar to this when I was in school–it [...]

]]> By: How to Study in Medical School http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/10/03/the-art-of-stealth-studying-how-to-earn-a-40-with-only-10-hours-of-work/#comment-17454 How to Study in Medical School Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:28:42 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/?p=130#comment-17454 [...] 5) Repeat step 4 whenever you have the chance. You don’t have to be holed up in the library for 14 hours a day to get some studying done. If you print the study guides or save them to your smartphone you can study anytime you have a short break. For more information on this, check out: The Art of Stealth Studying [...]

[...] 5) Repeat step 4 whenever you have the chance. You don’t have to be holed up in the library for 14 hours a day to get some studying done. If you print the study guides or save them to your smartphone you can study anytime you have a short break. For more information on this, check out: The Art of Stealth Studying [...]

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