People generally are going about learning in the wrong ways. Empirical research into how we learn and remember shows that much of what we take for gospel about how to learn turns out to be largely wasted effort. Even college and medical students— whose main job is learning— rely on study techniques that are far from optimal.” (Make it stick, The Science of Successful Learning).
Techonology-enhanced assessment: a global perspective post Covid-19 pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on the education system, causing a fundamental change in the way we teach, learn and assess. This unprecedented situation accelerated the adoption of education technology and technology-enhanced assessment. Institutions had to move abruptly from in-person to online classes and to rethink their assessment practices, embracing technology to…
Retrieval practice is key to effective learning
“There are few surer ways to raise the hackles of many students and educators than talking about testing.” (Make It Stick, 2014). Testing has a negative connotation for both students and teachers, mainly due to the high emphasis on summative, high-stakes exams that can be stressful for students and time-consuming for teachers to implement and…
Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning – A book summary
Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel, 336 pages, Belknap Press, April 2014 This is the book that changed everything for me. How could I get it so wrong for so long? This is the book that every teacher and every student should read. The authors offer easy and practical strategies…
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