While digital tools are often easier and more convenient than pen and paper, the actual act of writing down thoughts, ideas, and information has been shown to drastically improve memory and understanding. Spend less time and money by using tools that work (if apps were effective you’d already be an expert).

Spaced repetition

“Spaced repetition is a technique for efficient memorization & practice of skills where instead of doing a lot of work quickly, each item’s practices are automatically spread out over time, with increasing durations as one learns the item.”

Distributed practice

“For best results, spread your study over an extended period of time. Students often “mass” their study — in other words, they cram. But distributing learning over time is much more effective”

Interleaved practice

“Students tend to study in blocks,  finishing one topic or type of problem before moving on to the next. But research has shown benefits for interleaved practice, in which students alternate a variety of types of information or problems.

Deliberate practice

Deliberate Practice is a focused effort designed for the purpose of improving performance. It is most effective when accompanied by a mentor’s or teacher’s guidance — like that of a wine-maker or sommelier.

Multi-sensory memory

“…it is in large part thanks to our capacity to form and manipulate mental imagery that humankind has been able to out-compete rival species, and develop our complex cultures and technologies.”

Elaboration and Inquisition

“Inquisitive by nature, we are always looking for explanations for the world around us. A sizable body of evidence suggests that prompting students to answer ‘Why?’ questions also facilitates learning”