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Want to boost student learning at the end of a unit, week, or semester? Try the

Want to boost student learning at the end of a unit, week, or semester? Try the engaging and effective Leave One Add One strategy for retrieval practice.

Studying isn't just about memorizing information. It's about retrieving it. List

Studying isn't just about memorizing information. It's about retrieving it. Listen to this podcast episode from NPR Life Kit for practical evidence-based strategies to improve learning and retention.

Attention all students and academic coaches! Want to ace exams and remember info

Attention all students and academic coaches! Want to ace exams and remember information long-term? Stop rereading, highlighting, and cramming. Instead, try the proven method of retrieval practice to boost learning and retention.

NEW: Here are my thoughts on genAI and teaching at the moment. I don't judge oth

NEW: Here are my thoughts on genAI and teaching at the moment. I don't judge others; I'm just personally tired of it. (If you're a newsletter subscriber and didn't receive this via email, please let me know!) www.retrievalpractice.org/strategies/a...

Retrieval practice isn't a test. It's a LEARNING strategy, not an assessment str

Retrieval practice isn't a test. It's a LEARNING strategy, not an assessment strategy. Read about why this distinction is the key to understanding what retrieval is and how to use it to improve teaching and learning.

Ready to revolutionize your professional development? Discover the hidden truth

Ready to revolutionize your professional development? Discover the hidden truth about effective learning with retrieval practice. Check out these ideas for how you can create your own professional development about the science of learning.

A cognitive scientist and an affective scientist walk into a bar… stay tuned to

A cognitive scientist and an affective scientist walk into a bar… stay tuned to find out what we are thinking & feeling. Collab with @sarosecav.bsky.social coming soon! #EduSky #AcademicSky #SciComm

Thank you so much for reading Powerful Teaching!

Thank you so much for reading Powerful Teaching!

Transform your teaching with my book "Powerful Teaching" and discover evidence-b

Transform your teaching with my book "Powerful Teaching" and discover evidence-based strategies to boost student learning.

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Stay updated with the latest research on effective teaching learning. Subscribe for my newest research-based educational insights and activities.

Ask Me Anything with Dr. Pooja K. Agarwal (June 2026)

Cognitive scientist and book author Dr. Pooja K. Agarwal (@RetrieveLearn) hosted an "ask me anything" on Zoom with colleagues Dr. Janell Blunt, Dr. Michelle Rivers, and Dr. Veronica Yan. Subscribe for Dr. Agarwal's newsletter at retrievalpractice.org/subscribe and learn more about the featured cognitive scientists at retrievalpractice.org/scientists.

Exciting news: Smart Teaching Stronger Learning is being translated into Chinese

Exciting news: Smart Teaching Stronger Learning is being translated into Chinese! Here's the book cover. More info about our book (in English) at www.retrievalpractice.org/smart-teaching and stay tuned for more details.

Attention all bookworms! Want to learn more about the science of learning? The b

Attention all bookworms! Want to learn more about the science of learning? The book Make it Stick is a must-read.

Want to improve how your students take notes? Make a simple switch from note-tak

Want to improve how your students take notes? Make a simple switch from note-taking to RETRIEVE-taking.

Join me for a live Ask Me Anything TODAY (June 16 at 5pm ET) about the science o

Join me for a live Ask Me Anything TODAY (June 16 at 5pm ET) about the science of learning, including my colleagues Dr. @veronicayan.bsky.social, Dr. Janell Blunt, and Dr. Michelle Rivers. PLUS, we'll be making an exciting announcement about our book! #EduSky #LTHE berklee.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Refresh your teaching with practical tips from my book "Smart Teaching Stronger

Refresh your teaching with practical tips from my book "Smart Teaching Stronger Learning," co-written with 10 cognitive scientists (who are also teachers!).

Holy moly, Petra! This is fantastic. Hope to see you at our next Ask Me Anything

Holy moly, Petra! This is fantastic. Hope to see you at our next Ask Me Anything on June 16. I hope you're doing well!

NEW: Have you finished teaching a course, but didn’t take notes about how it wen

NEW: Have you finished teaching a course, but didn’t take notes about how it went? It’s not too late for some quick retrieval practice. AND register for my FREE "ask me anything" on Tuesday, June 16 from 5–6:30pm ET. More than 150 educators have registered! www.retrievalpractice.org/strategies/l...

Not sure how to get started with retrieval practice? Watch one of my keynotes on

Not sure how to get started with retrieval practice? Watch one of my keynotes on YouTube, full of practical strategies to level up your teaching and boost your students' long-term learning. youtu.be/OUl0mMVbkAc?...

Worried about students using ChatGPT and AI during retrieval practice? Here are

Worried about students using ChatGPT and AI during retrieval practice? Here are flexible no-prep prompts you can use to encourage deep thinking and reflection.

Inclusion isn't just a buzzword. It's a crucial aspect of teaching, learning, an

Inclusion isn't just a buzzword. It's a crucial aspect of teaching, learning, and research. Learn more about how you can support diversity, equity, and inclusion in cognitive science.

Did you know that retrieval practice is more effective for long-term learning th

Did you know that retrieval practice is more effective for long-term learning than re-reading or highlighting? Discover why it works, the research behind it, and how it can boost your learning.

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I nominate @sarosecav.bsky.social. She's the real deal 👍

Are students really learning when we get information into their heads? It's time

Are students really learning when we get information into their heads? It's time to get information OUT of their heads with retrieval practice! Download more than 100 free teaching resources from our library.

How do cognitive scientists teach? Visit 10 classrooms around the world with my

How do cognitive scientists teach? Visit 10 classrooms around the world with my book, "Smart Teaching Stronger Learning" and gain practical insights from researchers who practice what they preach.

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NEW: Before starting group work, do this first. Plus, enter a raffle to win 20 FREE books, find out how to get 30% off my book Smart Teaching, and register for my last Zoom Party on May 5. www.retrievalpractice.org/strategies/g...

Retrieval practice is more than just taking a test. It's a powerful strategy for

Retrieval practice is more than just taking a test. It's a powerful strategy for long-term learning and retention. Here's a simple no-stakes question to ask your students: What are two things you learned?

Familiar with retrieval practice research? Your sources might be older than your

Familiar with retrieval practice research? Your sources might be older than your students. A LOT of new research has shown that retrieval practice consistently benefits student learning in real classrooms. Check out this database of 50 research studies!

One of the simplest strategies to boost student learning AND normalize mistakes:

One of the simplest strategies to boost student learning AND normalize mistakes: white boards! Check out these retrieval practice tips from Dr. Janell Blunt

Subscribe for my newsletter and boost your students' long-term learning with res

Subscribe for my newsletter and boost your students' long-term learning with research-based teaching strategies.

Professional development needs to be rewarding and memorable. Learn how to creat

Professional development needs to be rewarding and memorable. Learn how to create your own long-lasting PD and find out more about my virtual and in-person workshops.

I love free teaching resources (and I bet you do, too). I have more than 100 fre

I love free teaching resources (and I bet you do, too). I have more than 100 free downloads on my website. Download it all from my Google Drive!

Here are five reading challenges to learn about the science of learning. Read a

Here are five reading challenges to learn about the science of learning. Read a book, a free download, recommended research articles, or all 100+ resources on my website!

Did you know that retrieval practice reduces student test anxiety? Learn more ab

Did you know that retrieval practice reduces student test anxiety? Learn more about my research and get some quick lesson ideas

If you’re new to the science of learning, it might feel like a delicious buffet

If you’re new to the science of learning, it might feel like a delicious buffet with too many options. Here's how to get started in an hour or less.

Are you and your students tired of cramming information, only to forget it later

Are you and your students tired of cramming information, only to forget it later? There's a better way: brain dumps, the secret to long-lasting learning.

Had a blast sharing how I teach and research from the science of learning with 5

Had a blast sharing how I teach and research from the science of learning with 50+ educators around the world during my free Zoom Party! What's one word that comes to mind when you think about learning? Subscribe at retrievalpractice.org/subscribe to access the registration link for February

One thing I love about my book, Smart Teaching Stronger Learning: It's short! 10

One thing I love about my book, Smart Teaching Stronger Learning: It's short! 10 chapters, only 10 pages each. I hope you'll check it out and download free resources!

If you need a lesson fast, use a brain dump. It takes little to no prep and stud

If you need a lesson fast, use a brain dump. It takes little to no prep and students actually learn — no filler movie needed.

Going to a conference soon? Watch out for these two red flags: outdated citation

Going to a conference soon? Watch out for these two red flags: outdated citations and neuromyths. Don't fall for it!

Want to unlock your students' full potential? It starts with daily habits in the

Want to unlock your students' full potential? It starts with daily habits in the classroom. Discover simple yet powerful strategies to help your students learn more, retain better, and succeed beyond the test.

Learn more about how to use #retrievalpractice with white boards from my BFF tea

Learn more about how to use #retrievalpractice with white boards from my BFF teacher and cognitive scientist Dr. Janell Blunt at #DitchSummit @ditchthattextbook.com! Sign up at ditchsummit.com to access her video and hundreds more

I HIGHLY recommend signing up for Ditch Summit. It's a collection of free self-p

I HIGHLY recommend signing up for Ditch Summit. It's a collection of free self-paced online videos. I've gotten some of my best teaching ideas from it. Whether you're in K–12 or higher ed, Ditch Summit is truly my PD highlight of the year. ditchsummit.com #ditchsummit #edusky #academicsky

I am proud that my colleague and friend Dr. Janell Blunt is a featured speaker a

I am proud that my colleague and friend Dr. Janell Blunt is a featured speaker at @ditchthattextbook.com's Ditch Summit this year! I'm so glad that Dr. Blunt will be representing our network of cognitive scientists who are teachers. ditchsummit.com #ditchsummit #edusky #academicsky

Ask Me Anything with Dr. Pooja K. Agarwal (October 2025)

Cognitive scientist and book author Dr. Pooja K. Agarwal (@RetrieveLearn) hosted an "ask me anything" Q&A on Zoom. Dr. Agarwal answered nearly 40 questions about teaching, research, and her dog — literally anything! She also shared her insights about the science of learning based on her 20 years of experience as a researcher, educator, founder of RetrievalPractice.org, and author of the books Powerful Teaching and Smart Teaching Stronger Learning. Subscribe for Dr. Agarwal's newsletter at retrievalpractice.org/subscribe to learn more about upcoming events and free teaching resources.

Are you going to the Learning & the Brain Conference in Boston this week? Get a

Are you going to the Learning & the Brain Conference in Boston this week? Get a FREE copy of Powerful Teaching! Meet me on Saturday, Nov 15 from 12-2pm in the Westin Hotel lobby. Bring a copy of my new book Smart Teaching (available at the conference bookstore) to receive Powerful Teaching 😄 #EduSky

Zoom Party with James Lang and Michelle Miller

In this "Zoom Party," educators Dr. Pooja Agarwal, Dr. James Lang, and Dr. Michelle Miller engage in an informal conversation and share practical tips to improve your teaching. Books discussed: - *Powerful Teaching* and *Smart Teaching Stronger Learning* by Dr. Agarwal - *Small Teaching* and *Write Like You Teach* by Dr. Lang - *Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology* and *A Teacher's Guide to Learning Student Names* by Dr. Miller For more information, sign up for my newsletter at https://retrievalpractice.org/subscribe

Smart Teaching Stronger Learning - Book Launch Party

Join the authors of the book Smart Teaching Stronger Learning, as they discuss practical teaching tips and the research behind them. https://amzn.to/4hETucQ The 10 featured cognitive scientists are learning experts AND classroom teachers, so you know you’re getting evidence-based recommendations straight from the source, without statistics or jargon. Learn how you already use evidence-based methods — such as retrieval practice, interleaving, and metacognition — and gain creative strategies to strengthen student motivation, long-term learning, and success. Visit https://www.retrievalpractice.

Powerful Teaching – Q&A with Collin College

In this Q&A with faculty at Collin College, cognitive scientist Dr. Pooja Agarwal shares research and teaching strategies from her book Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning. Learn more at https://retrievalpractice.org and watch the keynote at https://youtu.be/ET1otmikw5o.

Powerful Teaching – Unboxing

Watch Dr. Pooja Agarwal's unboxing video for her book, Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning! Buy the book at https://amzn.to/2EbhvYN and visit retrievalpractice.org for more information.

Powerful Teaching – Keynote at Collin College by Dr. Pooja Agarwal

In this keynote address for Collin College, cognitive scientist Dr. Pooja Agarwal shares research and teaching strategies from her book Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning. Learn more at https://retrievalpractice.org and watch the Q&A at https://youtu.be/UmuIthEuQfo.

SARMAC 2021 Keynote by Dr. Pooja Agarwal

In this keynote address for SARMAC 2021, cognitive scientist Dr. Pooja Agarwal shares research on learning (retrieval practice), evidence-based teaching strategies from her book Powerful Teaching, and recommendations for effective science communication. Learn more at retrievalpractice.org

A Teacher's Four Principles of Classroom Culture

Torre’ Mills is an award-winning high school math educator in Georgia. He describes four principles of classroom culture based on the book Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning. Download the classroom signs at powerfulteaching.org/resources and learn more about Mr. Mills at https://www.linkedin.com/in/torre-mills-569318b2/

Flash Forward!

College students engaged in retrieval practice with Flash Forward: If you could remember one thing about psychology 10 years from now, what would it be and why? Visit retrievalpractice.org/flashforward for more about this activity!

Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning - Book Launch

Learn about the book Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning by Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D. and Patrice M. Bain, Ed.S. Buy the book at https://amzn.to/2EbhvYN and visit retrievalpractice.org for more information.

Three reasons why retrieval practice boosts learning

Cognitive scientist Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D. explains 3 reasons why retrieval practice, an evidence-based teaching and study strategy, transforms learning. Subscribe for teaching tips and research at retrievalpractice.org.

Retrieval practice benefits all learners

Cognitive scientist Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D. explains how and why retrieval practice is an evidence-based strategy that improves learning for all students. Subscribe for teaching tips and research at retrievalpractice.org.

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What is retrieval practice?

When we think about learning, we typically focus on getting information into students’ heads. What if, instead, we focus on getting information out of students’ heads? Visit https://retrievalpractice.org for free downloads and subscribe for our email updates.