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What it Means to Learn Out Loud

Ashlee (she/her) on May 09, 2019

I first heard the phrase "learn out loud" from the Office Hours podcast. In this article, podcast co-host T.K. Coleman gives us three reasons to do...
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Peter Sim

Thanks, Ashlee. Interesting stuff. I'm wondering if rubber duck debugging represents a useful way of practicing "learn out loud skills".

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Ashlee (she/her)

I have never heard of this before now and love it! I want to get a rubber duck now. πŸ˜‚ I definitely think this is a perfect example.

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Peter Sim

Here's the thing, Ashlee: it doesn't necessarily need to be a rubber duck. Soft toys work equally well. Even a familiar companion animal will suffice, as long as it doesn't get grumpy (like my cat!).

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Ashlee (she/her)

A rubber duck feels a bit nostalgic though. ☺️ I’ll see if my dog, Trooper will listen. πŸ˜‰