A teacher might, for example, link an important person's name with a physical characteristic. Repeating this link several times with the class will enter it into long-term storage where it can be retrieved because of the link with the physical characteristics. Elaborating or making material memorable will also enhance the student's learning process. Putting on a demonstration of how baking soda and vinegar react when mixed will illustrate far better the reaction than simply telling the class. The effective teacher will elaborate and rehearse material so that the student can remember the information more easily.
Television is surely among the most controversial modern conveniences.
Most people have very strong opinions of its use in the classroom ranging from love to pure hatred. However, the use of video presentation strengthens the long-term memory process. The students were shown thirty-minute programs and then tested for retention of material. The study indicates that video presentation does increase comprehension. This study shows two important facts to the teacher.