Fighting The Forgetting Curve
The forgetting curve is a concept developed by German psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus, illustrating how the ability to retain information in memory declines over time without any attempt to retain it.
Essentially, it shows that just after learning new information, our recall ability is at its highest. However, as time passes, if we don’t actively review or use this information, our ability to remember it decreases sharply.
This curve is particularly significant because it highlights a fundamental challenge in learning and retaining knowledge, especially in fields requiring the retention of vast amounts of detailed information, like pharmacy.
OmimO helps you combat the forgetting curve through a series of strategically designed features:
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Adaptive Review Scheduling: OmimO schedules reviews of learned material at optimal times before the memory fades, based on the science behind the forgetting curve. This approach helps reinforce the information, making it more likely to be retained in long-term memory. (watch the video)
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Personalized Learning: The app tailors review sessions according to the your performance. If a you find certain information challenging, OmimO ensures it appears more frequently in review sessions. This personalized touch means that the more difficult the material is for you, the more attention it receives, effectively addressing your individual's learning needs.
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Engagement with Content: By presenting information in interactive formats, such as fill-in-the-gaps and questions, OmimO encourages active recall. This method is far more effective for memory retention than passive reading or listening, as it forces the brain to engage and retrieve information, further anchoring it in memory.
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Continuous Updates: In the rapidly evolving field of pharmacy, staying up-to-date with the latest clinical guidelines and research findings is crucial. OmimO regularly updates its content library to include the latest information, ensuring that you are not only remembering what they've learned but are also keeping your knowledge current.
Through these features, OmimO stands as a powerful tool against the natural tendency to forget, ensuring that pharmacists and pharmacy students can maintain and enhance their clinical knowledge over time, ultimately leading to better patient care and professional success.
