Research
Relearn Faster and Retain Longer: A Review of Stéphanie Mazza et al.’s Study on Sleep and Memory
The age-old advice to "sleep on it" has received compelling ...
Want to Become a Better Learner? Science-Backed Study Techniques You Need to Know
Improving learning isn’t just about working harder; it’s about working ...
The Marshmallow Test Revisited: What It Really Tells Us About Success
For decades, the “marshmallow test” has been a symbol of ...
Review of “Maybe They’re Born With It, or Maybe It’s Experience: Toward a Deeper Understanding of the Learning Style Myth”
In their study, Maybe They’re Born With It, or Maybe ...
Artificial Intelligence
How Will AI Transform Legal Professional Learning and Skills?
In the legal profession, the capacity for learning, adapting, and evolving is central to staying relevant and effective. Lawyers navigate complex environments ...
Limits on Artificial General Intelligence
A Review of the Paper by Andrea Roli, Johannes Jaeger, and Stuart A. Kauffman The pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has ...
Learning, Education, and Artificial Intelligence: The Evolving Role of Affordances
In the realm of learning and education, a powerful concept from cognitive science and philosophy offers new insights into the way we ...
Fundamental Limits on Artificial General Intelligence.
This new work "How Organisms Come to Know the World: Fundamental Limits on Artificial General Intelligence(GI)", co-authored by Andrea Roli, Johannes Jaeger ...
Cognitive Science
Understanding the Illusion of Explanatory Depth: Bridging Gaps in Classroom Learning
The illusion of explanatory depth (IOED) is a fascinating cognitive ...
The Problem of Cognitive Science Cultism and Complexity: A Critical Review of Cognitive Load Theory
Cognitive Load Theory (CLT), developed by John Sweller and influenced ...
Growth vs. Fixed Mindsets and Grit: Unpacking the Keys to Success
In the pursuit of success, two psychological concepts have emerged ...
The Power of Cognitive Apprenticeship in Learning
In the ever-evolving landscape of education and skill development, one ...
How Cognitive Task Analysis Can Transform Education
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, understanding how students think ...
The Illusion of Explanatory Depth: Understanding Our Limited Understanding
The illusion of explanatory depth is a fascinating cognitive bias ...
Learning & Education Thinkers
Rediscovering Ivan Illich: A Visionary Thinker for Our Times
In an era increasingly defined by institutional overreach, technological dependence, ...
10 Insights from Charles Darwin on Learning and Education
Intro:Charles Darwin, one of history’s most influential thinkers, revolutionized not ...
10 Transformative Insights from John Dewey on Learning and Education
John Dewey, one of the most influential educational philosophers of ...
10 Insights from José Ortega y Gasset on Learning and Education
José Ortega y Gasset, one of Spain's most influential philosophers, ...
10 Insights from Jerome S. Bruner That Revolutionized Learning and Education
Intro:Jerome S. Bruner, one of the most influential psychologists and ...
Jerome S. Bruner: The Visionary Who Redefined Education
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, few figures have left ...
Learning Techniques/Methods
4E Cognition: Embodied, Embedded, Enactive, Extended
Attuning to Action Affordances: Learning and Finding Through 4E Cognition
Action affordances are the possibilities for action offered by an environment to an agent. They arise not merely as static ...
Attuning to Action Affordances: Learning and Finding Through 4E Cognition
Action affordances are the possibilities for action offered by an environment to an agent. They arise not merely as static ...
4E CognitionEmbedded CognitionEmbodied CognitionEnactive learningExaptationNon ComputationalNon-Representational
Exaptive Intelligence and Modern Education: A 4E Cognition Perspective
In a rapidly evolving world, intelligence is not just about acquiring knowledge but also about adapting and repurposing tools and ...
Limits on Artificial General Intelligence
A Review of the Paper by Andrea Roli, Johannes Jaeger, and Stuart A. Kauffman The pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence ...
Learning, Education, and Artificial Intelligence: The Evolving Role of Affordances
In the realm of learning and education, a powerful concept from cognitive science and philosophy offers new insights into the ...
4E CognitionEcological ApprochEmbedded CognitionEmbodied CognitionEnactive learningNon ComputationalNon-Representational
How Computational Cognitive Science Ruined Ecologically Grounded Education
For decades, computational cognitive science has dominated educational theory and practice, framing cognition as an internal, computational process that takes ...
Embodied Cognition: A Spectrum of Perspectives
This is a review of "Interpretations of embodied cognition" by Shaun Gallagher Embodied cognition (EC) has significantly reshaped how we ...
“Interpretations of embodied cognition” By Shaun Gallagher
The concept of embodied cognition is not a settled one and has different interpretations and approaches among theorists. These range ...
Learning and Design
Behavior DesignCurriculum DesignDesign Science/ ApproachesInstructional DesignLearning/ Understanding By Design
Learning Through Design Thinking: Empowering Minds Through Creative Problem-Solving
In today’s rapidly changing world, the ability to learn and adapt is more critical than ever. Traditional education methods often emphasize rote memorization and ...
Harnessing the Default Effect in Education
In a world teeming with choices, the default option often serves as a quiet guide, steering us toward decisions we may not consciously make ...
Behavior DesignCurriculum DesignDesign Science/ ApproachesInstructional DesignLearning/ Understanding By DesignSpiral design
Harnessing the PRICES Acronym to Drive Behavioral Change in Learning and Education
Human learning is a complex and dynamic process influenced by various factors. While knowledge acquisition is key, the behaviors that drive engagement, retention, and ...
Behavior DesignCurriculum DesignDesign Science/ ApproachesInstructional DesignLearning/ Understanding By Design
Choice Architecture in Human Learning: Shaping Better Outcomes
Choice architecture, a term rooted in behavioral economics, refers to the way choices are presented to influence decision-making. While traditionally associated with consumer behavior ...
Integrating BJ Fogg’s MAT Framework and Nir Eyal’s Hook Model for Instructional Design
In the rapidly evolving field of instructional design, leveraging behavioral and psychological insights is critical to creating effective and engaging learning experiences. Two popular ...
Behavior DesignCurriculum DesignDesign Science/ ApproachesInstructional DesignLearning/ Understanding By Design
Design Crushes Willpower: The Power of Learning Design in Education
In the context of learning and education, the notion that "design crushes willpower" can significantly reshape how we approach student engagement, habit formation, and ...
