> Academics seem to be pretty skeptical of using any sort of flashcarding to learn vocabulary ... the empirical evidence doesn't actually seem to support it
What does this refer to? Generally I've referenced the Improving Students’ Learning review by Dunlosky et. al. [0] to see what is supported by the literature. The two techniques listed there as having 'high' utility -- Practice testing and Distributed practice -- are most easily accessible through usage of SRS-based flashcards.
What does this refer to? Generally I've referenced the Improving Students’ Learning review by Dunlosky et. al. [0] to see what is supported by the literature. The two techniques listed there as having 'high' utility -- Practice testing and Distributed practice -- are most easily accessible through usage of SRS-based flashcards.
[0] https://pcl.sitehost.iu.edu/rgoldsto/courses/dunloskyimprovi...