Why Spaced Retrieval Practice is Your Most Powerful Teaching and Learning Tool | TAPP Radio 1

In this premier episode of The A&P Professor podcast (TAPP Radio), Kevin introduces himself and his reasons for launching this new series. An update regarding the role of platelets in innate immunity follows. Kevin then invites listeners to the Regional HAPS Conference in St. Louis. The featured topic is Spaced Retrieval Practice. Spaced retrieval practice may be the magic spell you are looking for. An immune role for platelets. Why a podcast?! In this premier episode of The A&P Professor podcast (TAPP Radio), host Kevin Patton introduces himself and his reasons for launching this new series. (0:49)   Kevin Patton LinkedIn Profile Lion Den (Kevin's other A&P website)  Kevin's Role in HAPS Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction Showcase of Andrés Rodríguez (composer of our theme music) An update regarding the role of platelets in innate immunity follows. (7:51) The A&P Professor blog: Platelets vs. Bacteria (Additional information and links to other sources) Kevin then invites listeners to the Regional HAPS Conference in St. Louis. (13:04) HAPS Central Regional Conference in St. Louis March 24, 2018 The featured topic is Spaced Retrieval Practice. (14:30) Book: Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter C. Brown,‎ Henry L. Roediger III,‎ Mark A. McDaniel. Book: Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning by James M. Lang. APA article: A powerful way to improve learning and memory: Practicing retrieval enhances long-term, meaningful learning. By Jeffrey D. Karpicke, PhD More details at the episode page. Transcript available at the script page. If the hyperlinks above are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page. Listen to any episode on your Alexa device. Join The A&P Professor social network: Blog Twitter @theAPprofessor Facebook theAPprofessor Instagram theAPprofessor YouTube Amazon referrals help defray podcasting expenses.