Everybody learns differently, but I would suggest starting with the how, not the what. Compare: How do I sort a list? With: What is exactly happening when I sort a list? Application before theory.
Start with a tutorial/pre-made script for one of the Kaggle Knowledge competitions. Move on to a real Kaggle competition and team up with someone who is in the same position on the learning curve as you. Use something like Skype or a Github repo to learn new tricks from one another.
Start with a tutorial/pre-made script for one of the Kaggle Knowledge competitions. Move on to a real Kaggle competition and team up with someone who is in the same position on the learning curve as you. Use something like Skype or a Github repo to learn new tricks from one another.