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How Microlearning through MaxLearn Combats ‘Ebbinghaus’ Forgetting Curve

  In the world of corporate training and education, the challenge of retaining learned information is one that has long plagued organizations. Hermann Ebbinghaus, a German psychologist, introduced the concept of the forgetting curve, illustrating how quickly people tend to forget newly acquired knowledge if it is not reinforced. This natural decline in memory retention poses a significant threat to the effectiveness of training programs, as the return on investment (ROI) diminishes when employees cannot retain or apply the knowledge they receive. Enter MaxLearn, a powerful microlearning platform that not only addresses the forgetting curve but also enhances learning through innovative gamification techniques. Understanding Ebbinghaus’ Forgetting Curve The forgetting curve demonstrates that individuals forget information at an exponential rate, with the most significant loss occurring shortly after learning. Without reinforcement, learners can forget up to 70% of the information wi...