 Even if this research findings are as ancient as of 1885, neurosciences research is backing up these findings. Hence the over-usage of the so called  micro-learning techniques and technology-based  tools. How can you use the #knowledge of the effects of this #Forgetting Curve in your activity, either you are in #learning or not? Use it or lose it! Same like in muscles, memory needs reinforcement of the information it acquires. The solution is the “spaced repetition”  technique that is exploited in the new micro-learning technology based tools offerings.  However, keep in mind that in the corporate #learning, the best reinforcement is coming from measurement吝, observing and validation done by the learner’s  manager. Next time your employee comes from a training (even a short one, or even a #digital learning experience) ask how s/she indents to apply one key learning that s/he acquired in the #training! Of course, this method should be part of the organizational learning architecture  so managers would deploy it in a structured manner as well, and to monitor thus further the application of the new knowledge or skills of their employee. Otherwise, the frustration and the perception of wasted money  on training will keep going on…

1. LEARNING
FOCUS
MONTH
FEBRUARY
Forgetting Curve
On average,
people will forget 70% of what
they learn within one day, and
90% within two
weeks
Hermann Ebbinghaus’ research