We do not learn from experience…
John Dewey (1859-1952)
we learn from reflecting on experience
an American philosopher and educational reformer
known for his contributions to the philosophy of education.
This quote highlights the importance of introspection and thoughtful analysis when it comes to learning. Simply going through experiences isn’t enough to gain deep insights or learning from them. Instead, it’s the process of reflecting on those experiences that allows us to understand, grow, and learn from them. It suggests that actively thinking about and analyzing what we’ve gone through is what truly contributes to our learning and personal development.
Today, I delved deeper into my language learning journey, exploring new techniques and some of time spend on contemplating the future of my parallel projects.
Language Learning Journey:
I discovered the incredible usefulness of learning songs in enhancing my English skills. The intricate speed, phonetic nuances, and rhymes pose delightful yet challenging hurdles. At this stage, reproducing even a couple of lines closely to the original singing seems daunting. However, I understand that mastery comes with practice. I’m optimistic that in a week, diligent practice will grant me more freedom in grasping both speed and rhyme effortlessly.
The shadowing technique, imitating native speakers, has proven truly effective. I foresee a year of daily practice yielding significant results. Gratefully, I live in an era abundant with diverse listening and reading materials, amplifying my learning opportunities.
Parallel Projects:
Moving forward, I intend to resume my parallel projects. My primary focus, paramount among them, will be my project on CGI characters. This interface holds immense promise for interacting with AI. I speculate that the perfection of generating fully developed virtual characters through various generative networks and deepfakes may take 5-10 years to materialize. Thus, emphasizing 3D skills becomes imperative. Moreover, even with the advent of something akin to AGI, human expertise in crafting desired results will remain invaluable, setting us apart from solely relying on skillful random generation by the system.
Achievements for Today
- I adopted a new technique for learning English – memorizing songs
- I also practiced a lot of shadowing techniques and found a lot of useful material on youtube.
- I watched a lot of various content on youtube and paid attention to the different manner and techniques of speakers.
Unmet Goals and Reflections
- While I dedicated substantial time to focused English learning, I neglected some parallel projects that hold slightly higher priority. Adapting to this new learning activity requires time, yet I recognize the importance of balancing all facets of my endeavors.
Looking Ahead
- I aim to prioritize physical activity more by focusing more on sports.
- Additionally, I intend to gradually cultivate multitasking skills. Although challenging, the myth of Caesar managing several tasks concurrently inspires me to aspire to this feat.
- Ah, yes, I must remind myself continually: maintain a strict day/sleep regimen!
Specific Goals: For English learning, I aim to memorize a couple of new songs within the next two weeks. In my CGI project, I’ll focus on enhancing new specific software tools.
Challenges and Solutions: Balancing multiple projects proves demanding. To address this, I’ll designate specific time blocks for each project and prioritize tasks based on their urgency.
Progress Tracking: I plan to assess my song memorization progressand evaluate my CGI project advancements on a weekly basis.
Reflections on Learning: Today, I realized the importance of regularity and consistency in language learning. The initial challenges serve as stepping stones towards proficiency, emphasizing the need for persistence and patience.
Emotional State: I experienced both excitement and frustration during language practice sessions. Recognizing these emotions helps me navigate the learning process more effectively.