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June 07, 2022

Retrieval practice is not a test (so stop calling it that)

June 07, 2022/ Pooja K. Agarwal
Retrieval practice is not a test (so stop calling it that)

Have you heard of the "testing effect" or "test-enhanced learning?" Let's clarify: Retrieval practice is not the same thing as testing; it's the opposite. When you're talking about retrieval practice, stop using the word "test."

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May 10, 2022

Join our Zoom Party on Friday, May 13, 2022

May 10, 2022/ Pooja K. Agarwal
Join our Zoom Party on Friday, May 13, 2022

Get ready to party! Join our free Zoom with founder Dr. Pooja K. Agarwal this Friday, May 13 from 5:00-6:30pm eastern. Access the Zoom link at retrievalpractice.org/party.

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April 28, 2022

Save the date for our Zoom parties and watch the SXSW EDU keynote

April 28, 2022/ Pooja K. Agarwal
Save the date for our Zoom parties and watch the SXSW EDU keynote

Save the date for our live Zoom parties, watch Dr. Agarwal’s keynote from SXSW EDU, and watch Dr. Agarwal bust myths with Kari Byron (host of MythBusters) including the myths of learning styles, studying while listening to music, brain games, and more.

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April 06, 2022

Join Dr. Agarwal's virtual office hours on Friday, April 8, 2022

April 06, 2022/ Pooja K. Agarwal
Join Dr. Agarwal's virtual office hours on Friday, April 8, 2022

Chat with Dr. Agarwal during her office hours on Zoom Friday, April 8 between 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT (eastern time)! Go to retrievalpractice.org/officehours for the Zoom link and more info.

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March 05, 2022

Download these 5 free resources to unleash learning

March 05, 2022/ Pooja K. Agarwal
Download these 5 free resources to unleash learning

The world has changed and teaching has changed. One thing hasn't changed: The importance of learning and the frustration of forgetting. Here are 5 new resources and downloads, all free, all by cognitive scientists, all to empower you to unleash the science of learning.

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March 04, 2022

Create your own professional development with our slides, guides, and more!

March 04, 2022/ Pooja K. Agarwal
Create your own professional development with our slides, guides, and more!

Here are five resources to create your own professional development on the science of learning – all developed by cognitive scientists, all free, all here to make your life easier.

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