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The Power of Microlearning and Spaced Repetition: Combating the Forgetting Curve

  Introduction In today’s fast-paced and information-rich world, organizations face a significant challenge: ensuring that their employees retain the critical knowledge and skills they need to perform their jobs effectively. Despite the investment in training and development, many organizations struggle with the fact that much of what is learned during training is quickly forgotten. This phenomenon, known as the “forgetting curve,” was first identified by the German psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus in the 19th century. According to Ebbinghaus, individuals tend to forget a significant portion of newly acquired information within a short period unless the knowledge is reinforced through repetition. Fortunately, advancements in learning technologies have provided effective strategies to combat the forgetting curve. One of the most powerful methods is microlearning combined with spaced repetition. A robust microlearning technology platform employs the spaced repetition method to address...

Harnessing Ebbinghaus's Principles: The Power of Repetition and Spaced Learning for Long-Term Memory Retention

Hermann Ebbinghaus, a pioneering German psychologist, revolutionized our understanding of memory and learning processes through his groundbreaking research on the forgetting curve. One of his key contributions was the emphasis on the importance of repeating and reviewing acquired knowledge to ensure that it becomes deeply embedded in long-term memory. Ebbinghaus’s insights continue to influence modern educational practices, particularly in the context of microlearning , where the principles of repetition and spaced learning are used to optimize knowledge retention. The Significance of Repetition in Memory Retention Ebbinghaus’s research revealed that the human brain tends to forget newly acquired information at a rapid rate unless that information is actively reviewed and repeated. He found that the rate of forgetting is steepest within the first 24 hours after learning, with the brain losing up to 50% of newly acquired knowledge if it is not reinforced. This phenomenon is represented ...