You read the question, attempt to remember the answer and then flip sides to reveal the answer.
Repeating the same process over and over again helps in memorizing.
Pauker is one such Java-based flash card software.
Being a Java system you could run it on Windows, Linux and Mac.
Pauker can be foundhere.
The Pauker site recommends that you use Pauker via Java webstart.
However, you’re free to also download and execute the freeware flash card program.
Pauker doesn’t require installation and works as it is.
Of course you would need Java on your gear.
On the first run, the system looks like above.
You would first need to create flash cards to use with the app.
Enter a description for the lesson and click Add new cards.
you’re free to now create new cards.
If typing the content seems tedious, you’re free to also import cards into Pauker.
Pauker can import from CSV or Pauker XML files.
Pauker will import the flash cards contained in the file and create a new lesson for you.
you might alsodownload ready-made flash cardsfrom the site if they fit your need.
If you could do without formatting to aid your learning, there is quicker way to create flash cards.
So much for creating flash cards.
Next up is the all-important task of learning and then mastering the cards.
Choose one of the lessons you created above and then click Learn new cards.
A new window opens which looks the one shown below.
This is how it works: Two timers are displayed at the bottom of the window.
One is aimed at Ultra-short term memory, while the other is aimed at short term memory.
While the first timer is active, attempt to go through as many cards as possible.
Just a quick read and move to next, don’t worry if you don’t get everything.
When the first timer is up, Pauker activates the short term memory timer.
Here, the same cards are flashed but the reverse side is hidden.
You have to recall the reverse side and interact with the system.
If you remember the reverse side, seeing it again will further strengthen it in your memory.
After the second timer expires, Pauker begins with the real test.
For the ones that you answer incorrectly, the above process is repeated untill you have learnt them all.
Pauker offers learning by typing and learning by remembering modes.
You have to punch in the answer in the former.
In the latter however, you have to tell Pauker whether you remembered the reverse side or not.
Paukerdoes majority of heavy lifting when using flash cards.
you’re able to also findMiniPaukerwhich is Pauker for mobile devices which support Java applications.
Do you use computer-based flash cards for committing things to memory?
What are your favorite freeware flash card programs?
