Pooja K. Agarwal

Brain Dump: A small strategy with a big impact With the end of the semester within sight, we feature a small strategy that makes a big impact on student learning – based on decades of cognitive science research . In scientific lingo, we call it...

Are you and your students tired of cramming information, only to forget it later? There's a better way: brain dumps, the secret to long-lasting learning.

Had a blast sharing how I teach and research from the science of learning with 50+ educators around the world during my free Zoom Party!

What's one word that comes to mind when you think about learning?

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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, higher...

One thing I love about my book, Smart Teaching Stronger Learning: It's short! 10 chapters, only 10 pages each. I hope you'll check it out and download free resources!

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No time to prep? Use a brain dump (not a movie) If you're behind on prep, you might revisit a past lesson or play a movie (sad, but true). If you need a lesson fast, use a brain dump. It can be stretched into a 30-minute activity and students actually...

If you need a lesson fast, use a brain dump. It takes little to no prep and students actually learn — no filler movie needed.

Terrell R. Morton, Whitney N. McCoy, & ReAnna S. Roby Dr. Terrell R. Morton, Dr. Whitney N. McCoy, & Dr. ReAnna S. Roby join podcast host Dr. Jeff Greene to discuss their recent Educational Psychologist article, "Black girl embodied motivation: A critica

Many of educational psychology's foundational theories were developed with homogeneous samples. What would a model of motivation look like if it was built specifically for Black girls? Find out in this podcast - available on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky

I wrote this guide to engaging teaching a few years ago but we spruce it up now and then - this edition has updated links to work of @sarahesilverman.bsky.social @drtolunoah.bsky.social & others and addressed what I felt was some ableist advice from 2019-Sarah!

We, and the field, evolve.

Two red flags to watch out for at conferences There are two red flags I always watch out for at conferences, and you should, too: Outdated citations and neuromyths . Replace cringeworthy citations with my list of recent research and get tips on how...

Going to a conference soon? Watch out for these two red flags: outdated citations and neuromyths. Don't fall for it!

Start these 3 classroom habits ASAP! Here are 3 learning habits to establish in your classroom ASAP and tons of retrieval practice activities you should incorporate right now. Don’t wait until later in the semester — students already...

Want to unlock your students' full potential? It starts with daily habits in the classroom. Discover simple yet powerful strategies to help your students learn more, retain better, and succeed beyond the test.

D5 of #DitchSummit - Can I just say how much I ❤️retrieval & how much it's already part of my classroom?! In a cool circle of events, I originally learned about RP on DS from @retrievelearn.bsky.social & @patricebain.bsky.social ,who even gave me a pg in her book! Thank U to Dr. Blunt for more ideas!

It's #DitchSummit Day 5! Today @ditchthattextbook.com talks to Dr Janell Blunt about Cognitive Science and Memory Strategies for the Classroom.

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Learn more about how to use #retrievalpractice with white boards from my BFF teacher and cognitive scientist Dr. Janell Blunt at #DitchSummit @ditchthattextbook.com! Sign up at ditchsummit.com to access her video and hundreds more

Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit A free, online conference for teachers. Sessions on technology, pedagogy and more. Offered annually in December. Hosted by DitchThatTextbook.com.

I HIGHLY recommend signing up for Ditch Summit. It's a collection of free self-paced online videos. I've gotten some of my best teaching ideas from it. Whether you're in K–12 or higher ed, Ditch Summit is truly my PD highlight of the year. ditchsummit.com #ditchsummit #edusky #academicsky

I am proud that my colleague and friend Dr. Janell Blunt is a featured speaker at @ditchthattextbook.com's Ditch Summit this year! I'm so glad that Dr. Blunt will be representing our network of cognitive scientists who are teachers. ditchsummit.com #ditchsummit #edusky #academicsky

Are you going to the Learning & the Brain Conference in Boston this week? Get a FREE copy of Powerful Teaching! Meet me on Saturday, Nov 15 from 12-2pm in the Westin Hotel lobby. Bring a copy of my new book Smart Teaching (available at the conference bookstore) to receive Powerful Teaching 😄 #EduSky

Do your students use concept maps? They might be missing this key link If your students use concept mapping strategies, there might be something missing. Based on research by educator and scientist Dr. Kripa Sundar , the key to an effective concept map isn’t the node, ...

If your students use concept mapping strategies, there might be something missing. Based on research by educator and scientist Dr. Kripa Sundar, the key to an effective concept map isn’t the node, but the links. www.retrievalpractice.org/strategies/c... #EduSky #AcademicSky

Did you know that I host FREE Zooms exclusively for my newsletter subscribers, with teaching tips based on the science of learning and my own research?

I'm hosting a free Zoom this Friday, October 24. Sign up at retrievalpractice.org/subscribe ASAP to receive the Zoom link! #EduSky #AcademicSky

Trying to cement another best practice into my repertoire this year. Ss said these were tough, which was my goal. They were shocked when I explained that hard Qs are actually better for retrieval! @retrievelearn.bsky.social #langchat

The most common question I get asked about retrieval practice (and the answer) What is the optimal timing for retrieval practice? The answer—from the world’s expert on spaced retrieval practice, Dr. Shana Carpenter—may surprise you. Learn about spacing (aka spaced repetition), D...

NEW! When should you give students retrieval practice: before, during, or after a lesson? Learn the answer from cognitive scientist, teacher, and the world's expert on spaced retrieval practice, Dr. Shana Carpenter #EduSky #AcademicSky

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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...

Thanks so much for sharing our teaching tips and book, Jenn! We really appreciate you and all you do for teachers.

For folks interested in more tips from our book Smart Teaching Stronger Learning, we have free downloads and resources at retrievalpractice.org/smart-teaching

Concept maps: simple but powerful learning tools. On the podcast this week, Dr. Kripa Sundar shares practices for making the most of them. Also joining us is Dr. Pooja Agarwal (@retrievelearn.bsky.social), editor of the book Smart Teaching Stronger Learning. www.cultofpedagogy.com/concept-maps/

Retrieval Practice: The Most Powerful Learning Strategy You're Not Using | Cult of Pedagogy Nothing cements long-term learning as powerfully as retrieval practice. Learn how to incorporate it into your classroom.

Are your students really learning or just memorizing for the test? It's time to rethink our teaching methods and embrace retrieval practice. Learn more about learning in this engaging podcast episode from the Cult of Pedagogy.

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It’s my birthday on Thursday! I’m donating 100% of proceeds from my book Smart Teaching Stronger Learning to charity through October 9 at 11:59pm ET. amzn.to/4hETucQ

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Use a trivia question to introduce students to retrieval practice How can you get students and teachers on board with retrieval practice? Start and end your class or professional development with a trivia question . It’s a quick, fun, and memorable.

Not sure how to get students on board with retrieval practice? Get their attention and and reduce anxiety with a trivia question!

What should you do when your students can't retrieve anything? Do your students’ minds go blank during an in-class retrieval practice activity? Here are 4 steps you can take to help your students retrieve something.

Retrieval practice can be tough for students. Here are tips for how to scaffold this important "desirable difficulty" when students struggle to retrieve.

Make bite-sized adjustments to what you’re already doing Read about these simple, bite-sized strategies from Dr. Michelle Rivers to use what you’re already doing in the classroom and boost student learning even more . Dr. Rivers’s strategies take little...

Make bite sized adjustments to what you're already doing with teaching tips from cognitive scientist Dr. Michelle Rivers

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Behind every groundbreaking discovery about learning lies years of hard work, dedication, and countless experiments. Meet the scientists who have changed our understanding of how students learn with their relentless pursuit of knowledge.

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Ready to take your teaching to the next level? Discover the hidden power of retrieval practice with simple yet effective class activities. Say goodbye to passive teaching and hello to active learning!