Research concerning the applied educational potential of Richard Atkinson's mnemonic "keyword method" is reported in this paper. Included are possibilities for stretching the limits of the keyword method by combining it with other mnemonic and prose-learning strategies. The first half of the paper provides an overview of mnemonics--the systems' historical development into the keyword method--and discusses various mnemonic applications. The second half of the paper discusses the following reasons for introducing mnemonic techniques into educational curricula: (1) students remember more information in comparison to those who do not use mnemonic techniques, (2) mnemonic effects are potent and durable, (3) the techniques are versatile and can work in a classroom context, (4) use of mnemonic techniques will not impede the acquisition of other valued skills and may help to foster certain valued skills, (5) mnemonics are adaptable to student differences, (6) most children enjoy using mnemonics, and (7) many teachers believe in the value of mnemonics. Four pages of references conclude the document. (HOD)