Spaced Education (Spaced Ed) is a simple, efficient learning modality based on two key adult learning principles. One, the spacing effect, when important information is presented and repeated over time, we can increase our uptake of knowledge. Two, the testing effect, when we use a testing format to solidify learning, we can increase long-term retention of knowledge. The Spaced Ed learning modality was found to increase knowledge by up to 50% and strengthen retention for up to 2 years when tested with medical students desiring to improve their knowledge of key practice principles (Kerfoot, B.P, 2009).
The Spaced Ed curriculum is determined based on learnings from various sources, including data gathered from the critical incident review process and recommendations from our state’s Child Welfare Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Advisory Committee.
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How Spaced Education Works
A multiple-choice or true-false question is sent to your email inbox once a week for 7 weeks.
Each question only takes 2 – 5 minutes, and you will receive immediate feedback based on your response.
Questions may test your recall of knowledge or include a scenario for applied learning.
92% of counties (66 counties) and three tribes have participated in 2022-2024 Spaced Education
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Spaced Education is developed in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) and facilitated by the Wisconsin Child Welfare Professional Development System (WCWPDS).
