An outline gives a student only one point of reference. Develop matrices for specific course content. For some examples, ask the CTL for a brief chapter outlining the use of matrices for learning and studying. Have students create maps of the chief concepts in a lesson. There is a helpful article we can send you that summarizes a number of types and discuss their use in the college classroom.
Narratives provide compelling memory frameworks.
Stories of how people used or did not use course material can be powerful aids in recalling Challenge. Information that is used in complex ways, like critical thinking or problem-solving activities, is more likely to be remembered longer. Without a suitable challenge, students might resort to lower order cognitive processes, like rote memorization. Use charts, martices, and maps as overheads or slides to guide students in your lecture. The beginning of a good memory is the connections that are formed between new information and existing knowledge.