The Basics of Condensing Knowledge

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Presenting New Concepts - Things to Consider

When presenting new concepts/processes to students, you should consider...

How you present information

How you present this information to support pupils in processing it.

How you enable condensing

How you enable students to condense learning into powerful notes.

1‘C’ - How Can Knowledge be Effectively Condensed?

1.1'C' - Condense

1.1.1The Basics of Condensing Knowledge

1.2Strategies for Condensing

1.2.1Condensing the PowerPoint

1.2.2The Four Cogs to Expert Explanations

1.2.3Cornell Notes

2'R' - How do we Generate Reflective Learners?

2.1Research on Memory

2.1.1Semantic & Episodic Memory

2.1.2The Importance of Spacing Learning

2.2Timings for Reviewing Previously Learnt Material

2.2.1How Long and How Often to Review Material

2.3Strategies for Generating Reflective Learners

2.3.1BUG Twist

2.3.2Low-Stake Spaced Quizzing

3‘A’ - Using Assessment as a Responsive Tool

3.1Formative & Summative Assessments

3.1.1The Problem of Assessing 'On' or 'Off' Track

3.1.2Summative vs Formative Evaluation

3.2Determining Whether Learning has Taken Place

3.2.1Proxies for Learning

3.3Strategies for Assessing Student Learning

3.3.1Hinge Questions

3.3.2Exit Tickets

4'F' & 'T' - Precise Feedback to Feedforward

4.1Giving Effective Feedback

4.1.1Creating an Effective Feedback Culture

4.1.2Effectiveness of Feedback

4.2Grades

4.2.1Research on Giving Grades as Feedback

4.3Strategies for Providing Feedback

4.3.1The Language of Feedback

4.3.2'In the Moment' Feedback

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