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# Deliberate Memorization 2

CPD: The Teaching Online Handbook (by Courtney Ostaff), topic 1.1.3

## What can teachers do?

How can teachers help students memorize the information
needed to succeed in modern society? The two best techniques are Spaced Practice and the Testing Effect.

### Spaced Practice

![Spaced Practice](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-09/7ec2d7a1-c91b-47ae-a672-71e0338e1bec/alpha-helix-secondary-structure-.jpg)

- Frequent and small homework assignments that include both new and previously covered material.
- Cumulative tests.
- Short review sessions at the beginning of a lesson.
- Spiral curriculum.

### Testing Effect

![Testing Effect](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-08/eee6bab5-d6a7-493a-8fb2-39322a189cd0/exam-sheet-answers.jpg)

- Quizzes.
- Practice tests.
- Review questions.

### That's difficult!

![That's difficult!](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2019-07/139eb4f2-a6a1-4a8b-a315-91cbedf553e3/confused-2681507_1920.jpg)

- Creating this interwoven set of assignments embedded in a high-quality curriculum is hard to do, especially for new teachers.
- When teaching online, this is even harder because teachers cannot dominate the student’s personal space and march
them through exercises. 
 - Instead, teachers must explicitly show students how to
memorize knowledge by themselves.

## Test yourself on Deliberate Memorization 2

- What are the two best techniques to help students memorize information?
- What is the Leitner box?

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## CPD: The Teaching Online Handbook (by Courtney Ostaff) contents

### 1 The Teaching Online Handbook
- 1.1 Common Online Assessments
  - [1.1.1 Guided Notes &  Weekly Quizzes](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-1-guided-notes-and-weekly-quizzes.md)
  - [1.1.2 Deliberate Memorization 1](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-2-deliberate-memorization-1.md)
  - [1.1.3 Deliberate Memorization 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-3-deliberate-memorization-2.md)
  - [1.1.4 Hands-on Activities](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-4-hands-on-activities.md)
  - [1.1.5 Journals](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-1-5-journals.md)
- 1.2 Conducting a Synchronous Class
  - [1.2.1 Conducting a Synchronous Class](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-2-1-conducting-a-synchronous-class.md)
  - [1.2.2 Synchronous Class Discussions](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-2-2-synchronous-class-discussions.md)
  - [1.2.3 Challenges and Tips](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-2-3-challenges-and-tips.md)
- 1.3 Scheduling the Work
  - [1.3.1 Scheduling the Work](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-3-1-scheduling-the-work.md)
  - [1.3.2 Repetitive Assignment Types](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-3-2-repetitive-assignment-types.md)
  - [1.3.3 Challenges and Solutions](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-the-teaching-online-handbook-seneca-certified/1-3-3-challenges-and-solutions.md)