Jared NielsenHow To Solve Any AlgorithmIn 1992, Mary Oliver published Poem 133: The Summer Day, which ends with a question for the reader:Jan 13, 2023Jan 13, 2023
Jared NielsenHow to Be CreativeThere are two types of problems we solve as developers:Mar 15, 2021Mar 15, 2021
Jared NielsenWhat is Creativity?Creativity is the most important problem solving skill you can develop. But what is creativity? Why is it important? How does it work? In…Mar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
Jared NielsenImprove Your Learning and Problem Solving Skills with ChunkingWhen learning something new, we want to create chunks. With chunking, we learn a concept then combine that concept with other concepts to…Feb 8, 2021Feb 8, 2021
Jared NielsenPractice Makes PracticeThe path to success in any field is to develop expertise. The first, and most important, step on that path is deciding that it’s possible…Oct 21, 2020Oct 21, 2020
Jared NielsenEmotion in Learning & Problem SolvingEmotion is important for success in both problem solving and learning. Empathy sparks creativity, but to excel we need to be aware of our…May 11, 2020May 11, 2020
Jared NielsenImprove Your Learning and Memory with Retrieval PracticeHow do we interrupt the process of forgetting? Repetition and testing.Apr 20, 2020Apr 20, 2020
Jared NielsenPattern Forming and Problem SolvingHow do you build something out of nothing? Start with pattern forming. Then make it a habit.Apr 17, 2020Apr 17, 2020