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0 pointsbrailsafe6y ago0 comments

Umm, I don't think so and those aren't mutually exclusive. Sit in a silent class trying to listen to someone who has no tonal changes in their voice for 1 to 3 straight hours multiple times a week and your interest will die hard and fast.

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_jal6y ago

Can confirm. The reason I'm a self-taught programmer today is that my 101 professor combined a near-perfect monotone with the ability to repeat himself, word for word, if you asked for clarification.

nojvek6y ago

I feel there is a serious demand for transcribed audio lectures that is hyperlinked to the right entities.

I.e you can hover over a word and it links you to the right lecture notes or the correct position in a video or something.

I really prefer reading and doing rather than solely listening.

For podcasts, udemy, YouTube, udacity I listen at 2x the speed with closed captioning (if available).

It messes with your brain. Now I can’t listen to people for >5 mins at normal human speed.

brailsafeOP6y ago

I'm pretty sure Khan Academy does this actually. Really good experience.

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