I was curious about how people here actually use AnkiDroid in their daily routine.Do you do everything on your Android device, creating cards, editing, and reviewing, or do you create your decks on a computer and use AnkiDroid mainly for studying on the go? I’m still figuring out the workflow that makes the most sense, and I thought it would be interesting to hear what has worked well for others.
Sometimes the best tips come from everyday habits rather than official guides, so I’d love to hear how you use AnkiDroid and any little tricks that have made your study sessions smoother.Looking forward to reading your replies!
I don’t study much. Don’t take my answer as reflecting how most people study…most people don’t visit the forum. When I use Ankidroid, I do it in a unique way. I can discard all the cards, set the learning time to 1, 3, 10 minutes, or even the first 30 seconds, and then go for a walk. I have to use a screen lock, as Ankidroid still doesn’t have background playback. You can also set a filtered deck for walks. But the downside is that if you listen to new words like that, sometimes you want to pick up your phone and look up the word. I’m not a perfect auditory learner, and I’m not a musician.
So, I think Ankidroid is good if you’re just getting acquainted with information, listening, or simply reviewing something while walking or commuting. You can study something while lying in bed, but a computer is better for serious work and analysis, as the large screen allows you to display both.
I also often use Ankidroid to view previously studied flashcards. Essentially, when we keep a notebook with rules or words, it’s not so we can forget about them later, but so we can quickly skim them and review them. I can do a quick scan for roughly the same reason…even though I have a large notebook, I still use all the methods for memorization, not just anki.