You’re already harnessing the science of learning (you just don’t know it) — from edsurge.com by Pooja Agarwal
Excerpt (emphasis DSC):
Now, a decade later, I see the same clicker-like trend: tools like Kahoot, Quizlet, Quizizz and Plickers are wildly popular due to the increased student engagement and motivation they can provide. Meanwhile, these tech tools continue to incorporate powerful strategies for learning, which are discussed less often. Consider, for example, four of the most robust research-based strategies from the science of learning:
- Retrieval practice
- Spaced practice
- Interleaving
- Feedback
Sound familiar? It’s because approaches that encourage students to use what they know, revisit it over time, mix it up and learn about their own learning are core elements in many current edtech tools. Kahoot and Quizlet, for example, provide numerous retrieval formats, reminders, shuffle options and instant feedback. A century of scientific researchdemonstrates that these features don’t simply increase engagement—they also improve learning, higher order thinking and transfer of knowledge.
From DSC:
Pastors should ask this type of question as well: “What did we talk about the last time we met?” — then give the congregation a minute to write down what they can remember.
Also from Pooja Agarwal and RetrievalPractice.org
For teachers, here’s what we share in a minute or less about retrieval practice:
- Retrieval practice can raise students’ grades from a C to an A, with a significant benefit even after an entire school year
- Retrieval practice boosts learning for a wide variety of ages, subject areas, and settings
- It doesn’t take more time! No extra prep, class, or grading time
And when it comes to students, the first thing we share are Retrieval Warm Ups. These quick, fun questions engage students in class discussion and start a conversation about how retrieval is something we do every day. Try one of these with a teacher to start a conversation about retrieval practice, too!