The Memory Toolkit Podcast
Whether you’re an experienced teacher or just starting out, my new podcast will help you rethink how learning happens — and how to make it stick!
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To date, Ross has worked with 100,000+ teachers in 17 countries. His website is popular with teachers all across the world, exceeding 20 million views!
Episodes
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Sunday Feb 16, 2025
Why do some teaching strategies overwhelm students?
What You'll Learn in This Episode
How Cognitive Load Theory explains why students struggle to retain information
Why worked examples are more effective than problem-solving for novices
How to reduce extraneous cognitive load with better lesson design
Practical classroom strategies to help students learn more effectively.
⏭ Next Episode
Next time on The Memory Toolkit, I will be exploring how cognitive load theory applies to lesson planning—helping teachers design more effective instruction.
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
In this episode of The Memory Toolkit, I explore:
✅ The science of forgetting – Why memory fades over time✅ How memory works – From working memory to long-term storage✅ Three research-backed strategies that help students retain more knowledge
What You'll Learn in This Episode?
1. How Ebbinghaus’ Forgetting Curve explains why students lose knowledge over time
2. Why retrieval practice is the most effective way to strengthen memory
3. How spaced learning and dual coding can boost long-term retention
4. Simple, classroom-ready strategies you can use immediately