Advice on How to Make Anki Decks More Effective for Quick Review and Long-Term Retention

Hello Everyone :hugs:,

I have been employing Anki for a while, and it has made a big difference in my long-term memory retention. But I’m constantly trying to find methods to streamline my study sessions and create the most effective decks I can. I’m contacting you to ask whether you know of any best practices or advice that has been especially helpful to you on your Anki adventure.

I have the following particular interests:

Card Creation & Formatting: How do you go about making cards that are of the highest calibre? :thinking: Do you adhere to any particular formatting guidelines or templates that you’ve discovered work better for review and retention? :thinking:

How do you handle review schedules in terms of scheduling and spaced repetition? :thinking: Have you changed any specific Anki algorithmic intervals or variables that have significantly affected how well you learn? :thinking:

Media & Enhancements: Do your cards include any pictures, sounds, or other types of media? :thinking: If yes, what equipment or methods do you employ to ensure a seamless integration of elements? :thinking:

Deck Organisation: How do you arrange your decks to provide a disciplined learning environment and manageable reviews? :thinking: Do you keep yourself organised using tags, sub-decks, or other kinds of techniques? :thinking:

Plugins & Add-ons: Which add-ons or plugins do you think are essential for enhancing the Anki experience? :thinking: Although I’ve seen a lot of recommendations, I’d be interested in knowing which ones have actually helped you.

Review Methods: Which review strategies work best for you to make sure you’re getting the most out of the learning sessions? :thinking: Do you follow any patterns or behaviours that support your motivation and consistency? :thinking:

I also followed this :point_right: https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/review-a-large-deck-in-shorter-time/sap-analytics

Thank you :pray: in advance.