FlashMe! is a new method of learning. It works by utilizing webOS' unique notification system to teach you throughout the day.
How does it work?
FlashCards takes a random card from a set then presents that card to you through a notification. You take a few moments to learn that card. A little while later, FlashCards gives you another card to learn. Wash, Rinse, Repeat.
Think of it as a tutor, one that asks you to learn a new card every couple of hours. Instead of cramming all at once, you learn little by little throughout the day. If you have a 1 hour delay between cards, then you have a full hour to think about and memorize that specific card. It breaks down the learning process into smaller pieces.
Why is this good?
When you do a study session, cards come at you in rapid fire. This can work for learning material, but really it is geared towards recall of the information.
By breaking a Flash Card Set down into pieces throughout the day, you can focus on each and every card for longer. This ensures that your study time with the full set is about recall and not learning. That makes for easy A's, and we all agree, that is good.
Customizing FlashMe!
The FlashMe! feature can be customized many ways. Below, you can tell this feature what days of the week you want this feature to run. You can also tell it what time of the day to run in (so that it does not wake you at night). Then, set the delay. The delay is the time between cards. So if you start at 9:00 am, end at 5:00 pm, with a 1 hr delay, you will get a card every hour starting at 9, and ending at 5.
Tips for Success
1.) This new feature can become a nuisance if you set the delay too low (like every 30 minutes). Start with something longer, such as every 3-4 hours.
2.) Try reducing the number of days that this runs on. If you have class on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, try running it only on Tuesday and Thursday.
3.) Think of a new card as getting a Text message. It only takes moments to read, and that itself aides in memory retention.
4.) Spend the time between new cards really thinking about it. If a word/definition, try to use it in your conversations for the next hour.
5.) You do not necessarily have to study more cards after each notification. Simply learn the 1 presented at that time.