What’s something you do that helps learning stick?
April 16, 2026
Our brains are hardwired to forget things unless we take active steps to remember. According to research, nearly half of new information—if not used right away—is forgotten within an hour of exposure. And if you wait a week, up to 90 percent fades into the mist.
What's one way you might try retrieval, reflection, or immediate use to improve students' long-term memory of content? 💡Let's share ideas! ⬇️
I also recently joined the Edutopia team on the School of Practice podcast to talk about my top three favorite strategies to flatten the forecasting curve that help students remember what they’ve just been taught.
🎧You can listen to the episode (and subscribe to the show!) on Apple and Spotify!

