Learning design

Active recall: the habit that makes training stick

Re-reading feels productive. Retrieving is what actually moves knowledge into long-term memory — and why every course makes learners answer.

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Emma Krogh
Head of Learning · Jun 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Re-reading a slide feels like learning. It mostly isn't. The effort of pulling an answer out of your own head is what builds durable memory.

Why retrieval beats review

Every time a learner retrieves a fact, the path to it gets stronger. That's why Saga courses ask questions early and often, not just at the end.

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Emma Krogh

Head of Learning at Saga. Twelve years designing training for European enterprises before deciding software should do the boring parts.

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