How to Study Effectively #3: Active Retrieval & Desirable Difficulties

In this video I describe the importance of active retrieval for long-term retention of material and how we should include what Elizabeth and Robert Bjork call "desirable difficulties" in our learning and studying. I try to follow the general principle of using my mind as the primary tool in my studying and treating all other materials and resources as secondary to what I can do on my own. This view can help to simply studying and learning, even though it often makes it more difficult or frustrating.

Resources and Links:

Roediger, H. L.; Karpicke, J. D. (2006). "Test-Enhanced Learning: Taking Memory Tests Improves Long-Term Retention". Psychological Science. 17 (3): 249–255. doi:10.1111/j.1467-9280.2006.01693.x

Steve Kaufmann YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lingosteve

Powerful Teaching Review: https://www.psychexamreview.com/book-review-powerful-teaching/

Small Teaching - James M. Lang (Amazon): https://amzn.to/2T0SNT9

LCD Writing Tablet (Amazon link): https://amzn.to/2I5vUaF

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