Why Learning Student Names Matters

In this inaugural episode of Designed for Learning, host Jim Lang sits down with cognitive psychologist and author Michelle D. Miller to explore the challenges and rewards of something that sounds so basic it’s easy to overlook how daunting it can be:

Learning and remembering student names.

As you prepare to meet students when they return to campus for the new semester, mastering their names isn’t just a memory exercise—it’s a step toward creating a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment.

Notre Dame LearningUniversity of Notre Dame

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