I Just thought I would let people know I have made extensive updates to org-drill recently. Org-drill uses orgmode topics as flashcards for self-testing, using spaced repetition algorithms like those used in programs such as SuperMemo, Anki and Mnemosyne. It resides in the contrib directory but has its own repository at
http://bitbucket.org/eeeickythump/org-drill Highlights of recent changes: - new spaced repetition algorithm: a simplified version of SuperMemo SM8, in addition to existing SM5 and SM2 algorithms. - SM5 matrix of optimal factors is now correctly stored as a single persistent value, rather than per-item. - better prioritisation of items within sessions: first failed items, then overdue items, then recently learned items, then finally a mix of older + new (unlearned) items. - can now resume drill sessions where you left off, after exiting them via edit or quit commands (extremely useful) - comments and item titles are optionally hidden during review - almost all customisable variables are declared safe to be file-local I have used org-drill every day for many months (currently learning Spanish using it) and it seems to be pretty robust. If any of you use Anki, etc, regularly, please have a look at org-drill -- you may find there is yet another job which Emacs can take over for you. Cheers Paul
