Jeremy's IT Lab - CCNA Course Overview

Introduction

• Welcome to Jeremy’s IT Lab.
• This course is for CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate).

Supplemental Resources: Anki Flashcards

• Anki flashcards are provided for most lectures.
• Anki is a Spaced Repetition Software (SRS).
  • Helps in long-term retention of information.

About Anki

• Anki's homepage: apps.ankiweb.net
• Available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, and Android.
• Free except for the iPhone version ($25).
• Web version available at ankiweb.net for iPhone users.

Getting Started with Anki

1. Download and Install:

   • Choose the appropriate version for your device.

2. Basic Setup:

   • Upon opening, you will see a 'Default' deck.
   • Create a new deck: Example name 'CCNA'.
   • Import decks for each course day as sub-decks.

3. Accessing Course Flashcards:

   • Links provided in course video descriptions.
   • Enter name and email to receive files.
   • Files are in Google Drive; bookmark for easy access.

Using Anki Flashcards

• Importing Flashcards:

  • Click on the downloaded file to import into Anki.
  • Adjust deck settings for maximum daily cards if desired.
  • Organize daily decks as sub-decks under the main 'CCNA' deck.

• Studying Flashcards:

  • Click on 'Study Now' to begin.
  • Use options: Again, Hard, Good, Easy to rate familiarity.
  • Recommended to use Again and Good for simplicity.

Tips and Recommendations

• Don’t add more than one deck at a time to prevent overwhelming reviews.
• Review scheduled cards daily to avoid backlog.
• Add decks after studying respective lectures.
• Use the parent deck for reviewing all cards.

Final Advice

• Anki is flexible; explore its variety of features.
• Effective flashcards can significantly enhance learning.
• Anki is a valuable tool for CCNA and other subjects.

Conclusion

• Anki is recommended but not mandatory.
• Explore more about Anki via the internet and its documentation.

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