BTW strictly speaking, that's criticizing reading, not writing. Which may sound like a distinction without a difference, but I find the act of writing improves my recall; and, sadly, reading my notes profoundly unenlightening.
Also, the article says it's even more effective (I must try this) to say it aloud. I expect further interactivity with ones mental model (problem solving, discussion, argument) improves it further still.
BTW strictly speaking, that's criticizing reading, not writing. Which may sound like a distinction without a difference, but I find the act of writing improves my recall; and, sadly, reading my notes profoundly unenlightening.
Also, the article says it's even more effective (I must try this) to say it aloud. I expect further interactivity with ones mental model (problem solving, discussion, argument) improves it further still.