So my learning project comes to an end with the end of this course. At the beginning of this course I set out to learn to solve the Rubik’s Cube faster. My main goals were to learn 57 new algorithms and consistently average under 23 seconds. I learned a lot during the course of the semester, so I will take you through the big things right now. Below is a recap of everything I learned each week.
Week 1: Quicker Than I Thought
I Began learning the 57 algorithms using Jperm.net and also achieved an average of 22.31 seconds in just the first week.
Week 2: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
I continued learning the 57 algorithms using the video found here. I had lots of struggles learning with the video and a step back with my best average being 24.02 seconds for the week.
Week 3: Learning a Tool to Show My Learning
I learned how to use Screencastify to record my screen and face. I used SpeedCubeDB algorithm page to learn more algorithms and had much more success achieving my best single solve time ever at 17.18 seconds and a best average of 23.11 seconds.
Week 4: Attention! My Intention is Gain Retention
I discovered and started using the Jperm.net trainer to practice the algorithms I had learned. I also worked on my finer tricks using this video and achieved a best average of 22.90 seconds.
Week 5: Time is of The Essence
I continued learning my algorithms using the Cubing Cheat Sheet algorithm page and worked on memorizing them with the Jperm.net trainer the week was unfortunately not very productive due to sickness and midterms, but my best average was still 22.51 seconds.
Week 6: Breaking Down Barriers
Finished learning all 57 algorithms I set out to learn using Jperm.net. I also worked on my look ahead using this video and achieved my best average ever at 19.39 seconds.
Week 7: Learning Consistency is an Efficiency
This week I worked on solving pieces at the beginning of my solves using this video, this allowed me to get a very consistent average of 20.15 seconds.
Week 8: Stepping Back to Move Forward
Mid terms once again plagued my progress, but I did learn more ways to solve pieces using this pdf. My best average also took a step back at 21.68 seconds.
Week 9: Crossing Back Over Into Success
I focused on learning to make faster and more efficient crossed using this video. This allowed me to achieve another consistent average of 21.53 seconds.
Overall, I was able to learn 57 new algorithms, new finger tricks, new ways to solve pieces and more efficient ways to make the cross. I did a total of 440 solves over the course of the semester with my best single time at 17.18 seconds and my best average at 19.39 seconds. My times dropped significantly as the semester progressed from averages around 30 seconds to averages consistently under 25 seconds. I also got the chance to learn how to use Screencastify, which I will hope to use more in the future. I am very glad I got to this as it let me rediscover a hobby I love and allowed me to see the experience of learning a skill online. There are resources that work for you and some that don’t and a lot of it comes down to our different learning styles. As educators I think it is important that we realize this and offer supplemental support in the form of technology. Overall, I am very happy with the results of my learning and I think younger Kamden would be too.
