By Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D.

I am elated and thrilled that research and resources on the science of learning have become quite popular in recent years. That also means that there’s so much out there and if you’re new to the science of learning, where do you start?

Your time is valuable! Keep reading for links to get you started learning about the science of learning as quickly as possible.

Learn about learning quick!

If you’re new to the science of learning, including research-based teaching strategies like retrieval practice, spacing, and interleaving, it might feel like there’s a buffet of resources with too many options. Decision fatigue is real, especially at this point in the school year.

Here are my recommendations for the easiest ways to get started:

Got 1 minute? Check out this quick overview about retrieval practice

Got 2 minutes? Subscribe for my newsletter for quick tips and free resources

Got 5 minutes? Read my interview about the science of learning with ASCD

Got 15 minutes? Explore my library including 100+ free resources, with everything in a Google Drive folder you can download

Got 30 minutes? Watch my SXSW EDU keynote on YouTube

Got 60 minutes? Listen to my podcast interview with the Cult of Pedagogy

If you have more time to dig in, my books Powerful Teaching and Smart Teaching Stronger Learning are available in hardback, paperback, Kindle, and audio book. Here’s my full list of more book recommendations on the science of learning.

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