July 7 – July 27, 2025
Short Course
Description
This course is an introduction to retrieval practice teaching methods. Retrieval practice focuses on improving long-term learning. We help students retrieve through deliberate recall of skills and knowledge, spaced out over time, and reviewed along with other concepts.
More than 100 years of educational research in both the lab and in classrooms has supported the effectiveness (and simplicity!) of retrieval practice on improving retention, higher order thinking skills, and transfer of knowledge and skill to new contexts.
We will explore both teaching and technological strategies for using retrieval practice in our course:
- Module 1 shares the Why and the What of retrieval practice.
- Module 2 focuses on the How and shares teaching methods and technology tools to support retrieval practice.
- Module 3 looks at student success with retrieval including metacognition and evaluation of teaching methods.
From the Facilitator
Direct link: Retrieval Practice Introduction Video
Course Learning Objectives
After completing the course, participants will be able to:
- Apply principles of retrieval practice to course design or unit development.
- Discuss research findings connecting retrieval practice to student success.
- Explore various teaching and learning tools that align with retrieval practice.
- Implement strategies to support student retrieval practice.
Suggested Audience
Faculty (Full-time and part-time), Instructional Designers and Technologists, Faculty Developers/Trainers, and Concurrent Enrollment Instructors.
Estimated Time Commitment
Most participants are able to complete this course by committing 2-3 hours per week.
Reflect on your Professional Development
As you progress through this course, please consider how you can use the assignments as a way to highlight your work on your Professional Development Plan. Consider sharing your work with your leadership team.
Course Location
This course is hosted and facilitated using the D2L Brightspace instance of Minnesota State called, MnSite.
Registration Required
Use the RSVP tool below to register. After registering, a calendar invite will be sent to you as a reminder of the course start date. Please add this event to your calendar.
Accommodations
The NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate!
Machine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible.
Please, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation.
Questions?
Contact the Network for Educational Development.