Anki Flashcards for CCNA Course

Introduction to Anki

• Anki is a Spaced Repetition Software (SRS) used for creating and studying flashcards.
• Flashcards are provided for each lecture to help review and retain important information.
• Not mandatory but highly recommended for effective learning.

Downloading Anki

• Visit Anki’s homepage: ankiweb.net
• Available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, and Android.
• All versions except iPhone app are free (iPhone costs $25).
• Web version available for iPhone users: ankiweb.net.

Setting Up Anki

1. Install Anki: Download and install the latest version for your platform.
2. Open Anki: After installation, it will show the default deck.
3. Create a Deck:
   • Click on "Create Deck" and name it "CCNA"
   • This will be the parent deck for importing daily sub-decks.

Importing Flashcards

• Access flashcards via the first video of the course (Day 1 – Network Devices).
• Link for flashcards: jitl.jp/ccna-files in video description.
• Enter your name and email to receive the flashcards.
• Files are organized by day in Google Drive, no need to sign up multiple times.

Importing Steps

1. Download flashcards for Day 1 and Day 2.
2. Import them into Anki by clicking the files.
3. Adjust daily maximum new cards and reviews by clicking the gear icon (recommended settings: 999 new cards, 9999 reviews).

Organizing Decks

• Sub-decks can be created by dragging and dropping daily decks under the CCNA deck.
• Review all cards at once via the parent deck or specific decks for particular days.

Studying with Anki

• Click on the deck name and then "Study Now" to start reviewing.
• Format of flashcards: Information in square brackets to recall.
• Options after answering:
  • Again: Shows card again within 1 minute.
  • Hard: Shows again in 6 minutes.
  • Good: Shows again in 10 minutes.
  • Easy: Shows in 4 days.
• Recommended to use only "Again" and "Good" options for simplicity.

Understanding Card Intervals

• New cards must be reviewed twice on the first day.
• After successful review, intervals increase (e.g., 1 day, 3 days) to help retention in long-term memory.

Recommendations for Use

• Avoid adding multiple decks at once to prevent overwhelming reviews.
• Complete daily reviews to avoid accumulation.
• Add decks after studying the corresponding day's lecture.
• Use the parent CCNA deck for scheduled daily reviews.

Conclusion

• Anki is a powerful tool for effective studying.
• Helps tailor memory retention to individual needs.
• For more information, explore Google, YouTube, and Anki’s documentation.
• Highly recommended to try using Anki flashcards for the CCNA course.