How to learn fast-changing tech in a post pandemic, Attention-starved world
summary
Claim: focus on specific goals, practice fast, and teach to learn faster. Uses Power BI examples, Azure migration as a concrete goal, and a learning loop borrowed from build–measure–learn. Points out Ebbinghaus shows about 75% forgotten after six days so apply within six days using hands-on labs or your own datasets. Provides scale: over 12,000 users and 85,000 quiz attempts on learndatainsights.com, 1,000+ conference submissions across 400 speakers with 200 slots. ChatGPT is judged not a complete solution yet.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Learning in post-pandemic world
- 1:45Personal tech learning journey
- 4:12Why learning feels exhausting
- 6:00Tip: Clear learning purpose
- 9:12Tip: Apply learning immediately
- 13:49Tip: Focus on fundamentals
- 15:33Teach to elevate learning
- 17:57Thank you & feedback
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