When we're learning something new - even something as friendly as Python - it can be difficult to make details stick long-term. This talk will give you some tips to help you learn Python - or anything else - more effectively. Although Python beginners will benefit the most from applying these concepts to Python, this talk is for anyone who wants to hack into their potential to learn more efficiently.

Audience level: Novice

Speaker: Jessica Shortz. After spending years working as an attorney, Jessica has been working toward a career change to programming over the past two years. She's still searching for the perfect Python IDE, so feel free to recommend your favorite to her if you see her at the convention!