Ever wondered why we forget more than we remember? Why do memories with personal meaning tend to stick? Are memories more about the past, the present, or the future?

In Professor Charan Ranganath’s groundbreaking book, Why We Remember, these secrets are uncovered as we discover how our brains shape our memories to help us navigate the world.

In this episode, we explore five BIG ideas from Ranganath’s book:

1️⃣ Memory is a Storyteller, Not a Camera

Our brains don’t record events like a video camera. Instead, they reconstruct and reshape our memories to prioritize what’s relevant and meaningful. 🖼️✨

2️⃣ The Stability vs. Flexibility Trade-off

Discover why forgetting isn’t a flaw but a feature—helping us stay adaptable in a constantly changing world. 🌍⚖️

3️⃣ Memory’s Battle of Resources

Our brains are under a strict energy budget. Learn how memory prioritizes only the most ‘fit’ and relevant information for survival. 🔋🔬

4️⃣ Infusing Facts with Concrete Experiences

Want to retain facts better? Connect them to personal experiences. This strengthens both semantic and episodic memory systems for lasting retention. 🔗🗺️

5️⃣ Curiosity and the Information Gap

Curiosity isn’t just about finding answers. It’s about resolving information gaps that keep our minds engaged and eager to learn - curiosity-driven learning! 🧠💥

📖 Why We Remember is filled with insights that will change the way you think about memory forever! From understanding the power of forgetting to utilizing curiosity-driven learning, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in psychology, neuroscience, or simply understanding how memory works!

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Section Summaries:

0:00 - Introduction
1:57 - Big Idea 1: Memory Is Not a Video Camera, but a Storyteller and Survivalist
11:07 - Big Idea 2: The Stability vs. Flexibility Trade-off
16:10 - Big Idea 3: Memory’s Battle of Resources
21:00 - Big Idea 4: Infusing Facts with Concrete Experience
29:06 - Big Idea 5: Curiosity and the Information Gap
32:03 - Conclusion and Recap

The original YouTube video of this episode can be found here:
https://youtu.be/1W98k8uf_ec

The book, Why We Remember, can be purchased here:
https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Remember-Unlocking-Memorys/dp/038554863X?dplnkId=6efeac24-e3a5-4277-80b0-ab42946e857b&nodl=1


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🎓 5 Scientifically Proven Study Tips for Success, Ace Your Exams, and Get Into College with Dr. Luke Rowe 🎓

This is an abridged version of the episode and the discussion about the scientific literature in support of these study tips has been edited out. If you'd like to hear the extended version, see the previously published epside.

Unlock your full potential with these 5 powerful study tips from Dr. Luke Rowe! Whether you're a high school student, college freshman, or lifelong learner, these strategies draw upon the latest scientific evidence to help you achieve academic success and beyond. 🌟

If you'd prefer to watch the original video recording of this episode, please see the powerful learning YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/PLbSLmyXv0Q

Tip 1: Decide ‘What’ You Want to Achieve 🎯

Learn the science of Edwin Locke's goal setting theory with specific yet difficult 'stretch' goals that should be both outcome and process bound. Discover how writing your goals down and tracking your progress can drive you to success.

Tip 2: Punch Procrastination in the Face! 🚀

Struggling to stay focused? Punch procrastination in the face with practical techniques like the Pomodoro technique, scheduling, and creating a distraction-free study environment.

Tip 3: Find Your 'Why' 💡

Understand the deeper purpose behind your studies. Whether it’s for personal growth, family pride, or future success, knowing your ‘why’ can fuel your motivation.

Tip 4: Take a R.I.D.E 🏇

Enhance your learning with Luke's very own pillars of powerful practice: Retrieval, Interleaved, Distributed, and Expert (Deliberate) Practice. These methods are scientifically proven to boost retention and performance. (Luke has a book on this topic to be published in 2025 - stay tuned!)

Tip 5: Follow the Grandma Rules 👵

Don’t forget the basics: Eat well, sleep well, exercise regularly, surround yourself with positive people, and believe in yourself. These simple yet effective tips can greatly improve your mental and physical wellbeing, and enaure you dont burnout along the way to achieving your study goals.

Watch now and transform your study habits for a brighter future! 🌟

📚 Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:44 Tip 1: Decide What You Want to Achieve
5:43 Tip 2: Punch Procrastination in the Face
6:10 Tip 3: Find Your 'Why'
14:11 Tip 4: Take a R.I.D.E (Luke's 4 Pillars of Powerful Practice)
28:37 Tip 5: Follow the Grandma Rules
30:50 Conclusion

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In this episode, we explore the powerful role of metacognition in learning and education. Metacognition, or "monitoring and regulating our thought processes," is a critical skill that helps students become more aware of their learning processes, enabling them to self-regulate, improve performance, and ultimately become independent learners.

This episode is the third and final part of a 3-part Learning and Teaching seminar series at the Australian Catholic University (Part 3 of 3): The Elevating Learning Seminar Series, presented by Dr Luke Rowe. It was originally presented at ACU on the 6th of September, 2024.

We break down the science of metacognitive learning, share practical strategies, and offer key tips to help both students and educators implement these methods for deep and meaningful learning.

You can view the original video of this episode on the Powerful Learning YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/4PqFy5gAHSU

Whether you’re a student looking to boost your study habits, a teacher striving to promote higher-order thinking, or someone simply interested in learning how to learn, this video covers the core concepts you need to master metacognition. You’ll learn how to apply metacognitive strategies before, during, and after learning sessions, empowering yourself to retain information more effectively and enhance your overall academic achievement.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:20 Recap
5:20 Case Studies (Metacognition gone missing)
7:47 Five Reasons Why Metacognition in Important to Education
14:33 What is Metacognition
20:42 Metacognitive Learning (learning how to learn)
25:40 Measuring Metacognition
30:30 Monitoring and Control Framework by Nelson and Narens (Expanded)
31:00 Feelings of Knowing
33:48 Tip-of-the-Tongue Phenomenon
36:30 Judgements of learning
41:18 Feedback Failure
43:40 Prediction and Postdiction
51:40 The Cue-Utilization Hypothesis
53:47 Tips for Teaching and Learning

Resources & Tools for Metacognitive Learning:

Nelson, T. O. (1990). Metamemory: A Theoretical Framework and New Findings. In G. H. Bower (Ed.), Psychology of Learning and Motivation (Vol. 26, pp. 125–173). Academic Press.

Dunlosky, J., & Metcalfe, J. (2009). Metacognition. Sage Publications.

Larkin, S. (2010). Metacognition in young children. Routledge.

Rhodes, M. G. (2019). Metacognition. Teaching of Psychology, 46(2), 168–175. https://doi.org/10.1177/0098628319834381

Evidence for Learning, Rowe and Kang. (2019). Guidance Report: Metacognition and self regulated learning, all year levels [Guidance report]. https://evidenceforlearning.org.au/assets/Guidance-Reports/Metacognition/Guidance-Report-Metacognition-and-self-regulated-learning-WEB.pdf


Dr. Luke Rowe is a learning scientist and lecturer who draws upon his years of training as an academic who specializes in the science of learning and evidence-based teaching. He also has personal experience as a high-performing student throughout his schooling and university studies. He holds a Ph.D. in the learning sciences and has published in the highest ranked academic education journals.

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metacognition, self-regulated learning, learning how to learn, education, teaching strategies, student success, academic achievement, independent learning, power of feedback, metacognitive research, cognitive monitoring, deep learning, lifelong learning.