Flashcard Fundamentals: Choosing the Right Question

Memory retrieval is the process of fetching memories from storage and making them usable. Practising retrieval can be a fantastic aid to learning new information. Building a solid knowledge base is important in any classroom or training setting. Traditionally, this is done with flashcards, and while digital tools like MemoryLab have improved on the format, […]
From Awareness to Achievement: Metacognitive Strategies for Adaptive Learning pt.2

The previous blog in this two-part series described the role of metacognition in the context of adaptive learning. In this blog, we discuss how the use of metacognitive strategies can encourage more effective learning behaviors. How do we encourage learners to use metacognitive strategies? Before a learning session begins, there are a number of things […]
From Awareness to Achievement: Metacognitive Strategies for Adaptive Learning pt.1

Every learner is unique. With differing needs, they each approach learning in a unique way. In the field of adaptive learning, we try to understand these needs such that learning can approach the learner in a unique manner, tailored specifically for them and their needs. There is a resource that can help adaptive learning designers […]