Hermann Ebbinghaus discovered something both fascinating and frustrating: we forget most new information shockingly fast . Within a day, much of what we learned can fade unless we actively work to keep it. This steep drop-off is known as the Forgetting Curve , and it shows why cramming rarely works and why long-term retention requires more than just exposure. The good news? We can flatten  the curve. Here are the three most powerful, research-backed strategies to help your le

I'm looking forward to speaking at the ATD Sacramento Learning Conference on November 4, 2025. https://www.tdsac.org/event-6227232 . This is a new presentation for me to deliver. I've really enjoyed digging deep to learn more about accessibility laws and compliance. I knew the importance of it as a graphic designer early in my career, but when I became an instructional designer, it became more than important, it became necessary. Image of a flyer with the following text, The

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This folk art inspired art card will relax and make you smile.

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Fun Art Card Project - #1 in the series

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Video about the four stages of memory and how new information passes from sensory to long-term memory.

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