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ICYMI: Join me for a back-to-school workshop on the science of learning on Thursday, August 14 on Zoom, with @veronicayan.bsky.social and @lkfazio.bsky.social. We're cognitive scientists AND teachers. Early bird: Get $10 off if you register by this Friday! www.eventbrite.com/e/science-of... #EduSky

Exciting announcement 🚨!

Come to our Science of Learning workshop and with not just one but FIVE cognitive scientists and teachers: Drs Janell Blunt, Shana Carpenter, Pooja Agarwal, Lisa Fazio, and myself.

Aug 14 (early bird reg by 8/10)
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Smart Teaching Stronger Learning In the book Smart Teaching Stronger Learning, 10 renowned cognitive scientists share innovative teaching strategies that strengthen student success. Written for busy educators and leaders in K–12, hig...

Want an additional discount? Post a photo of our new book, Smart Teaching Stronger Learning, and tag @retrievelearn.bsky.social. You’ll receive a DM with a promo code for $3 off the registration price. Selfies encouraged! Visit retrievalpractice.org/smart-teaching for more info and free downloads.

Ready to strengthen students' long-term learning? Gain practical tips from cognitive scientists who are also teachers! Join me, @lkfazio.bsky.social, and @veronicayan.bsky.social for a workshop on August 14. Early bird: Register by August 8 for $10 off! www.eventbrite.com/e/science-of... #EduSky

Studying isn't just about memorizing information. It's about retrieving it. Listen to this podcast episode from NPR Life Kit for practical evidence-based strategies to improve learning and retention.

Like a tie-dyed shirt: Mix it up with interleaving and boost learning Get tips from cognitive scientist Dr. Veronica Yan, the world’s leading expert on interleaving. Boost student learning by mixing up concepts: problem sets, vocabulary words, different types of storyte...

Apprenez à mettre en œuvre l'entrelacement avec les #conseils pédagogiques du Dr @veronicayan.bsky.social, adaptés du livre, Smart Teaching Stronger Learning.
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Retrieval practice is not a test (so stop calling it that) Have you heard of the "testing effect" or "test-enhanced learning?" Let's clarify: Retrieval practice is not the same thing as testing; it's the opposite.

Retrieval practice isn't a test. It's a LEARNING strategy, not an assesment strategy. Read about why this distinction is the key to understanding what retrieval is and how to use it to improve teaching and learning.

Could you leave student papers in a pile at the back of the classroom and they can opt to find their paper on the way out? I'm curious how many students would (or might not).

True! Perhaps Leave One Add One could be implemented with larger classes, though not all students would receive everyone else's papers. You could cap it within a time amount you have available (e.g., 10 minutes), but I can see how handing back papers to the original "owner" could be tricky.

I love this idea! I shall have a think about how it might be scaled up for larger undergraduate classes; our cohorts are over 200, and even seminar groups can be around 40-50 students, which might make it tricky but it's a great way to engage students.

Spacing: A strategy where forgetting is a good thing Spacing boosts learning by spreading lessons and retrieval opportunities out over time so learning is not crammed all at once. By returning to content every so often, students’ knowledge has had time…

Spacing information retrieval ensures that there’s less cramming, more learning. (via @retrievelearn.bsky.social) buff.ly/JX4hUmk #EduSky #AcademicSky

Leave One Add One: An engaging class activity for retrieval practice One of my favorite activities for retrieval practice: Leave One, Add One. Use this engaging 30-minute activity in your classroom and boost students’ long-term learning.

Want to boost student learning at the end of a unit, week, or semester? Try the engaging and effective Leave One Add One strategy for retrieval practice.

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Great tips #studyskills docs.google.com/document/u/0...

Make it Stick In the book Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning, cognitive scientists present key findings and learning strategies drawn from rigorous lab and classroom research.

Attention all bookworms! Want to learn more about the science of learning? The book Make it Stick is a must-read.

Like a tie-dyed shirt: Mix it up with interleaving and boost learning Get tips from cognitive scientist Dr. Veronica Yan , the world’s leading expert on interleaving . Boost student learning by mixing up concepts : problem sets, vocabulary words, different types of s...

NEW: Concepts and skills in real life are like a tie-dyed t-shirt: all mixed up. www.retrievalpractice.org/strategies/i...

Get tips from Dr. Veronica Yan (@veronicayan.bsky.social) on how to use interleaving. Mix up concepts, problem sets, vocabulary words, etc. All student ages, all subject areas.

Ep. 1: Why Learning Student Names Matters This conversation with cognitive psychologist and author Michelle D. Miller explores the challenges and rewards of something that sounds so basic it’s e...

The inaugural episode of Jim Lang's "Designed for Learning" podcast from Notre Dame is up—and features an interview with @michellemillerphd.bsky.social about her new book, "A Teacher’s Guide to Learning Student Names: Why You Should, Why It’s Hard, How You Can."

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Study Smarter, Not Harder These are the best books, blogs, and podcasts to help your students study smarter, not harder, with the science of learning.

Attention all students and academic coaches! Want to ace exams and remember information long-term? Stop rereading, highlighting, and cramming. Instead, try the proven method of retrieval practice to boost learning and retention.

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J Don Reed early career winner @veronicayan.bsky.social giving her award address at #sarmac2025. College is a really important time for students to develop skills of self-regulated learning. Students have a lot of supports for their learning in high school- much more on their own in college. 1/

Professional Development Here are five free resources to create your own professional development – created by cognitive scientists, all free, here to make your life easier.

Ready to revolutionize your professional development? Discover the hidden truth about effective learning with retrieval practice. Check out these ideas for how you can create your own professional development about the science of learning.

Boost note-taking. Try Retrieve-Taking! There's a lot of discussion and research about students' study habits outside the classroom, including re-reading, taking notes, and highlighting. Students tend to use these strategies inside the classroom,...

Want to improve how your students take notes? Make a simple switch from note-taking to RETRIEVE-taking. www.retrievalpractice.org/strategies/2...

I have learned so much from the authors. Follow @lkfazio.bsky.social @drcindynebel.bsky.social @stevencpan.bsky.social @veronicayan.bsky.social for even more teaching tips!

One of my favorite things about my new book is how short it is! Thanks for reading and sharing Smart Teaching Stronger Learning @mrfishersays.bsky.social.

Thanks for reading our new book!

I read and enjoyed this! It’s a good, fast primer for key cog sci research and its application in classrooms.

Smart Teaching Stronger Learning In the book Smart Teaching Stronger Learning, 10 renowned cognitive scientists share innovative teaching strategies that strengthen student success. Written for busy educators and leaders in K–12, higher...

Refresh your teaching with practical tips from my book "Smart Teaching Stronger Learning," co-written with 10 cognitive scientists (who are also teachers!).

Thanks so much for reading and sharing Powerful Teaching!

I love this book! It has made such a difference in my teaching. 🙂 #EduSky #ScienceofLearning #ScienceofReading

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