January 29, 2020

Here are the four most powerful tools for long-term learning

January 29, 2020/ Pooja K. Agarwal

Make a big impact on students' long-term learning with the four most powerful tools backed by cognitive science research: retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving, and feedback-driven metacognition. Access free downloads and our four favorite teaching strategies for each Power Tool.

November 18, 2019

Make flashcards more powerful with these 3 tips

November 18, 2019/ Pooja K. Agarwal

Lots of students use flashcards. But using flashcards doesn't guarantee they're using retrieval practice. In fact, students could be wasting their time. This week, we share three research-based tips to make flashcards more powerful. Help students study smarter, not harder.

June 19, 2019

Recommended tech tools to make retrieval practice quick and easy

June 19, 2019/ Pooja K. Agarwal

There are lots of tech tools that make retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving, and feedback quick and easy. How can you sort through all of them? We've done the work for you. Check out our recommendations! Also, join the Powerful Teaching book tour in a city near you!

April 03, 2019

Just because you're practicing an instrument doesn't mean you're learning

April 03, 2019/ Pooja K. Agarwal

Are you learning to play an instrument? "Practice makes perfect," right? There's a catch: Just because you're practicing an instrument, a language, or even CPR resuscitation, it doesn't mean you're learning. What can you do? Use interleaving! Download our interleaving guide and read tips from an orchestra director. Boost learning and mix it up!

February 20, 2019

Want to know what interleaving feels like? Try these quick math problems!

February 20, 2019/ Pooja K. Agarwal

It's been awhile since we've talked about interleaving! Years of cognitive science research have established that interleaving – simply rearranging the order of retrieval opportunities – can increase (and even double) student learning. But what does interleaving actually look like? This week, try it for yourself!

October 17, 2018

Here are our greatest hits!

October 17, 2018/ Pooja K. Agarwal

We spend a lot of time thinking about how we can empower you and make the most with the science of learning. Because we can't transform teaching alone! This is where you come in – to help share this valuable knowledge. Based on your clicks, tweets, and likes, check out our three most popular updates.