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1、Brain power and effective learningUnderstanding the design and behavior of the memory, storage, and power management functions will help you create more effective applications. Correct memory management will also almost always result in better performance. The main lessons are to allocate memory cor
2、rectly and check for successful allocations, correctly help the garbage collector, prepare your applications for persistent storage, and trim power usage and performance by using the available tools and resources. Finally, always remember that your applications contribute to (or detract from) the ov
3、erall stability of the mobile device.Im always interested in finding new ways to learn better and faster. As a graduate student who is also a full-time science writer, the amount of time I have to spend learning new things is limited. Its important to get the most educational value out of my time as
4、 possible. However, retention, recall and transfer are also critical. I need to be able to accurately remember the information I learn, recall it at a later time and utilize it effectively in a wide variety of situations.1. Memory Improvement BasicsIve written before about some of the best ways to i
5、mprove memory. Basic tips such as improving focus, avoiding cram sessions and structuring your study time are a good place to start, but there are even more lessons from psychology that can dramatically improve your learning efficiency. Gain Practical ExperienceFor many of us, learning typically inv
6、olves reading textbooks, attending lectures or doing research in the library or on the Web. While seeing information and then writing it down is important, actually putting new knowledge and skills into practice can be one of the best ways to improve learning. If you are trying to acquire a new skil
7、l or ability, focus on gaining practical experience. If it is a sport or athletic skill, perform the activity on a regular basis. If you are learning a new language, practice speaking with another person and surround yourself with immersive experiences.7. Look Up Answers Rather Than Struggle to Reme
8、mberOf course, learning isnt a perfect process. Sometimes, we forget the details of things that we have already learned. If you find yourself struggling to recall some tidbit of information, research suggests that you are better offer simply looking up the correct answer. One study found that the lo
9、nger you spend trying to remember the answer, the more likely you will be to forget the answer again in the future. Why? Because these attempts to recall previously learned information actually results in learning the error state instead of the correct response.5. Utilize Previous Learning to Promot
10、e New LearningAnother great way to become a more effective learner is to use relational learning, which involves relating new information to things that you already know. For example, if you are learning about Romeo and Juliet, you might associate what you learn about the play with prior knowledge you have about Shakespeare, the historical period in which the author lived and other relevant information.
