Why Active Recall Matters
Active recall is one of the most powerful ways to learn. Instead of passively reading or watching, players are required to retrieve information — answering, identifying, or responding. This process strengthens the brain’s memory pathways, leading to faster learning and longer retention. When players are forced to recall what they know, they don’t just remember it temporarily — they own it.
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The Power of Repetition
Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve (1885, modern replications) — Showed how memory rapidly declines without repetition, but reviewing information at spaced intervals locks it into long-term memory.
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Why Audio Learning Works
Cuevas & Dawson (2018), Journal of Educational Psychology — Found that listening to instructional audio can produce equal or better retention than reading for many learners.
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The Impact of Visual Learning
Mayer’s Multimedia Learning Theory (2001-2009) — Found that people learn better when visuals are paired with text or audio, due to dual-channel processing in the brain.