
Interleaving: Mixing Things Up for Stronger Retention
Most training programs teach one skill at a time, creating the illusion of mastery but little lasting impact. Interleaving takes a different path. By mixing related skills or topics in rotation, it challenges the brain to compare, contrast, and retrieve—building stronger, more flexible learning. Though it feels harder in the short term, this struggle deepens understanding and retention. For instructional designers, interleaving offers a practical way to build adaptability, not just accuracy, ensuring learners can apply what they know in real-world, unpredictable situations where true performance matters.






