Month: July 2022

Measuring Actual Learning Versus the Feeling of Learning: A Study on Active Engagement in Classrooms

• Active learning
• Desirable Difficulty

Measuring Actual Learning Versus the Feeling of Learning: A Study on Active Engagement in Classrooms

kiran Johny July 11, 2022

Active learning is widely recognized as a superior teaching method, particularly in STEM education. Yet, many college...

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Unlocking the Power of Collaboration: A Deep Dive into Team-Based Learning

• Collaborative learning

Unlocking the Power of Collaboration: A Deep Dive into Team-Based Learning

kiran Johny July 11, 2022

In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, the ability to work effectively in teams is a critical skill. Whether...

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Anchored Instruction: Insights from John Bransford and the Cognitive and Technology Group at Vanderbilt (CTGV)

• Anchored Instruction
• Learning Techniques/Methods

Anchored Instruction: Insights from John Bransford and the Cognitive and Technology Group at Vanderbilt (CTGV)

Jacob Chacko July 10, 2022

Anchored instruction, pioneered by John Bransford and the Cognitive and Technology Group at Vanderbilt (CTGV) in the...

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Holistic Education: Cultivating Mind, Body, and Spirit

• Education

Holistic Education: Cultivating Mind, Body, and Spirit

kiran Johny July 10, 2022

In a world that increasingly values innovation, adaptability, and emotional intelligence, education systems must evolve to nurture...

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Immediately Re-Watching Lecture Videos Doesn’t Benefit Learning

• Learning Myths
• Research
• Science Of Learning

Immediately Re-Watching Lecture Videos Doesn’t Benefit Learning

kiran Johny July 10, 2022

Re-watching a video lecture does not encourage individuals to build a richer representation of the content,” the...

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The GRE’isation of Entrepreneurship: Metrics, Complexity, and the Startup Ecosystem

• Entrepreneurial Learning
• Measurement
• Testing

The GRE’isation of Entrepreneurship: Metrics, Complexity, and the Startup Ecosystem

kiran Johny July 9, 2022

Eric Ries’s The Lean Startup (2011) introduced pivotal concepts like actionable metrics and vanity metrics, using Grockit—a...

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Hypercorrection Effect in Learning

• Cognitive Science
• Learning Science

Hypercorrection Effect in Learning

Jacob Chacko July 8, 2022

Have you ever been so confident about something, only to find out you were wrong? The shock...

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3-2-1 Format: A Simple Tool to Boost Student Reflection and Engagement

• Activities
• Learning Techniques/Methods

3-2-1 Format: A Simple Tool to Boost Student Reflection and Engagement

kiran Johny July 8, 2022

In today’s fast-paced educational landscape, fostering student reflection and engagement is more important than ever. One simple...

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10 Active Learning Strategies for Your Next Class

• Active learning
• Active/ Action learning

10 Active Learning Strategies for Your Next Class

kiran Johny July 8, 2022

Engaging students in active learning doesn’t just make lessons more exciting; it helps them internalize knowledge, develop...

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Sans Forgetica and Desirable Difficulty.

• Learning Science

Sans Forgetica and Desirable Difficulty.

kiran Johny July 8, 2022

Sans Forgetica is a font that is designed to help you remember your study notes..Using Desirable Difficulty....

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The Importance of Novelty in Learning and Attention

• Biology
• Brain
• Evolution and Learning
• Learning and Development
• Neuroscience
• Science Of Learning

The Importance of Novelty in Learning and Attention

kiran Johny July 6, 2022

In the dynamic world of education and cognition, the power of novelty holds a central place. The...

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Humor in the Classroom: Building Bonds, Not Grades

• Humor

Humor in the Classroom: Building Bonds, Not Grades

Jacob Chacko July 6, 2022

Via Visible Learning by Hattie Laughter is often called the best medicine, but can it also be...

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The Power of Observational Learning: How Watching Others Shapes Our Behavior

• Observational learning
• Social Learning
• Vicarious learning

The Power of Observational Learning: How Watching Others Shapes Our Behavior

kiran Johny July 6, 2022

Have you ever found yourself mimicking the way someone talks, moves, or even feels in a particular...

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Learning and Transfer Strategies: Unlocking the Power of Knowledge Across Contexts

• Transfer Of Learning

Learning and Transfer Strategies: Unlocking the Power of Knowledge Across Contexts

Thomas Collins July 6, 2022

In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving world, the ability to learn effectively is no longer just about memorizing facts...

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Unlocking Learner Motivation: The ARCS Model of Motivation in Instructional Design

• Instructional Design

Unlocking Learner Motivation: The ARCS Model of Motivation in Instructional Design

Jacob Chacko July 5, 2022

In the world of instructional design, one of the most significant challenges is keeping learners motivated. No...

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Block Practice vs. Randomized Practice: The Path to Mastering and Transferring Skills

• Expertise
• Motor Learning
• Skill
• Transfer Of Learning

Block Practice vs. Randomized Practice: The Path to Mastering and Transferring Skills

kiran Johny July 5, 2022

When it comes to skill development, especially in high-stakes fields like sports, education, or professional growth, the...

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Learning in Sports and Entrepreneurship: Navigating Feedback, Patterns, and Complexity

• Complexity Theory
• Entrepreneurial Learning
• Learning in complexity
• Sports learning

Learning in Sports and Entrepreneurship: Navigating Feedback, Patterns, and Complexity

Jacob Chacko July 4, 2022

The interplay between learning, feedback, and pattern recognition is a compelling area of study when comparing sports...

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Transforming Classrooms: The Power of Behavioral Intervention Programs in Learning

• Behavior Design
• Design Science/ Approaches
• Self-Regulated/ Self-Directed

Transforming Classrooms: The Power of Behavioral Intervention Programs in Learning

kiran Johny July 4, 2022

In today’s diverse educational landscape, teachers and educators are constantly seeking effective strategies to support all students,...

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Learning Styles myth and hyper use

• Learning Myths
• Learning Science

Learning Styles myth and hyper use

kiran Johny July 4, 2022

The concept of "learning styles"—categorizing learners as visual, auditory, or kinesthetic—is increasingly being exposed as a myth....

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How Self-Efficacy Fuels Learning and Growth

• self-efficacy

How Self-Efficacy Fuels Learning and Growth

kiran Johny July 4, 2022

Imagine this: two students are given the same challenging math problem. One dives in with enthusiasm, persists...

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