Difference between revisions of "Vet Revise"
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[http://vetrevise.com Vet-Revise] is a flashcard application targeted towards veterinary students, that implements a spaced repetition algorithm to minimize time studying, and maximize recall. | [http://vetrevise.com Vet-Revise] is a flashcard application targeted towards veterinary students, that implements a spaced repetition algorithm to minimize time studying, and maximize recall. | ||
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=== Spaced Repetition === | === Spaced Repetition === | ||
| − | Spaced repetition is a proven strategy for improving retention of knowledge, and encourages users to study little and often instead of cramming before exams. Memory intrinsically has a spacing effect, whereby each time something is seen, the length of time you will remember that information increases. By reviewing material at increasing intervals, we can take advantage of this | + | Spaced repetition is a proven strategy for improving retention of knowledge, and encourages users to study little and often instead of cramming before exams. Memory intrinsically has a spacing effect, whereby each time something is seen, the length of time you will remember that information increases. By reviewing material at increasing intervals, we can take advantage of this and greatly optimise our time studying and retain information indefinitely. |
| − | Unfortunately, | + | Unfortunately, manually organising work in this manner is very difficult. Vet-Revise uses an algorithm to schedule a student's study in the form of flashcards. They are presented to rekindle memory just before the student is most likely to forget them. |
| − | + | Good recall is crucial in practice, and also aids learning during the veterinary course. Revisiting modules is far less daunting, and students make links themselves between disparate parts of the course, improving understanding. | |
=== Student Collaboration === | === Student Collaboration === | ||
| − | There are | + | There are several flashcard applications available that utilise the spacing effect. Vet-Revise is a concerted effort to package this system in a way that veterinary students can easily use and understand the benefits. |
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| − | + | Unlike other spaced repetition software, cards are seamlessly shared between students, giving users a large repository of veterinary and course focussed material. Flashcards contain bite sized knowledge that is easy to search through and understand. | |
Because the database of cards is written by actual students as they move through their course, the content they create closely parallels the teaching they have had each year. Fellow students can filter decks by their institution, course and year of study to have instant access to cards they know are relevant to them. | Because the database of cards is written by actual students as they move through their course, the content they create closely parallels the teaching they have had each year. Fellow students can filter decks by their institution, course and year of study to have instant access to cards they know are relevant to them. | ||
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* A database of veterinary specific, course-related content | * A database of veterinary specific, course-related content | ||
* A platform for student collaboration and peer learning | * A platform for student collaboration and peer learning | ||
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Log in to Vet Revise here : [http://vetrevise.com Vet-Revise] | Log in to Vet Revise here : [http://vetrevise.com Vet-Revise] | ||
Revision as of 20:14, 16 February 2016
Overview
Vet-Revise is a flashcard application targeted towards veterinary students, that implements a spaced repetition algorithm to minimize time studying, and maximize recall.
Spaced Repetition
Spaced repetition is a proven strategy for improving retention of knowledge, and encourages users to study little and often instead of cramming before exams. Memory intrinsically has a spacing effect, whereby each time something is seen, the length of time you will remember that information increases. By reviewing material at increasing intervals, we can take advantage of this and greatly optimise our time studying and retain information indefinitely.
Unfortunately, manually organising work in this manner is very difficult. Vet-Revise uses an algorithm to schedule a student's study in the form of flashcards. They are presented to rekindle memory just before the student is most likely to forget them.
Good recall is crucial in practice, and also aids learning during the veterinary course. Revisiting modules is far less daunting, and students make links themselves between disparate parts of the course, improving understanding.
Student Collaboration
There are several flashcard applications available that utilise the spacing effect. Vet-Revise is a concerted effort to package this system in a way that veterinary students can easily use and understand the benefits.
Unlike other spaced repetition software, cards are seamlessly shared between students, giving users a large repository of veterinary and course focussed material. Flashcards contain bite sized knowledge that is easy to search through and understand.
Because the database of cards is written by actual students as they move through their course, the content they create closely parallels the teaching they have had each year. Fellow students can filter decks by their institution, course and year of study to have instant access to cards they know are relevant to them.
Summary
- A better way to learn with spaced repetition
- A database of veterinary specific, course-related content
- A platform for student collaboration and peer learning
Log in to Vet Revise here : Vet-Revise