Students often complete a module, pass an assessment, and quickly forget what they learned before the next unit begins. This session explores cumulative course design strategies that help knowledge build over time through intentional reinforcement, retrieval practice, and cross-module connections.
Why watch?
When course modules function in isolation, students are less likely to retain or apply what they learn later in the course. This session provides practical ways to design for durable learning so students can make stronger connections across concepts, assignments, and experiences.
What you’ll gain
- A clearer understanding of “module amnesia” and the learning science behind it
- Ways to distinguish between isolated and cumulative course design approaches
- Strategies for incorporating retrieval practice, spiraling content, and cross-module reinforcement
- Practical methods for building cumulative assessments that strengthen long-term learning