How adults learn best online

Online learning is often blamed for low completion rates. In practice, many courses are simply designed against the way memory works. Decades of research in learning science point to a few principles that make a large difference.

Space it out

Short sessions spread over several days lead to better long-term retention than one long session. That is why our lessons are compact and unlock step by step.

Practise remembering

Retrieving information, for example through a quiz, strengthens memory more than rereading notes. Our quizzes are designed as learning tools, with an explanation for every answer, not only as tests.

Get feedback from a person

Applied assignments reviewed by an instructor help learners connect ideas to their own work and correct misunderstandings early. Feedback is most useful when it is specific, timely and focused on the next step.

Good online learning is not about more content. It is about the right amount, in the right order, with the right kind of practice.