Hana
Harencarova
Software Engineer at GitHub
"How to learn fast and teach effectively - where coding and psychology meet"
"How to learn fast and teach effectively - where coding and psychology meet"
11 - 6:30 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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05//2025 6:30 AM
05//2025 06:50 AM
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"How to learn fast and teach effectively - where coding and psychology meet"
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"How to learn fast and teach effectively - where coding and psychology meet"
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"How to learn fast and teach effectively - where coding and psychology meet"
"How to learn fast and teach effectively - where coding and psychology meet"
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Session: How to learn fast and teach effectively - where coding and psychology meet
As a developer, staying up to date with the latest technologies and skills is an ongoing process. But how do you ensure that you're learning effectively in the face of constant change? Understanding the science of how our brains learn is the key to success.You'll discover the secrets of effective learning and teaching in the field of coding. You'll learn about the most effective strategies for retaining information, from repetition to hands-on experience. Use the tricks from social psychology to keep you accountable and motivated.
Whether you're just starting out in your development journey, or you're a seasoned professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, you can improve your learning skills and boost your career growth with these new insights.
Key Takeaways
- Understand how your brain works best
- Tricks from social psychology that keep you accountable and motivated
- Boost your career growth through teaching
Bio
Hana is a Rubyist by heart and a software engineer at GitHub. After finishing her PhD in judgement and decision-making psychology she got more and more interested in coding. From working in R and data analysis she shifted her professional orientation to web development and programming. She fell in love with Ruby and she shares her passion by teaching at Ruby Monstas Zürich and Rails Girls.