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Long-term memory
Definition
The system of memory that supports durable storage and later retrieval of knowledge and skills over extended periods.
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Instruction should be judged by what learners can retain and use later, not only by what they can do immediately after exposure.
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Sources and evidence
- LeBOK — 3.1.1.2 Long-Term Memory (direct)
- The Science of Remote Learning — How Do Learners Understand New Ideas · PDF p. 6 (supporting)