MetaLearn Podcast ML72: Ulrich Boser on The Science of Learning, MetaLearning Basketball and How To Become an Expert in Anything
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Jul 18, 2017 Ulrich Boser, bestselling author and senior fellow at the Centre for American Progress, discusses MetaLearning principles, applying learning science to basketball, and the importance of trust in education. Topics include feedback in learning, evaluating online information, and the effectiveness of online learning. They also touch on credibility issues in alternative education and the importance of active learning strategies.
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Delay Homework To Leverage Forgetting
- Delay homework or reviews to create desirable forgetting before revisiting material.
- Intentionally spacing practice across days enhances long-term retention versus same-day repetition.
Record Yourself And Apply Feedback Fast
- Record and review your own performance to get unbiased feedback you can act on.
- Create immediate opportunities to apply feedback so you actually change behavior.
Emotion And Trust Shape Learning
- Emotions and social context shape reasoning and learning more than we assume.
- Trust and feelings of safety improve engagement and learning outcomes.