Do students have space to think?
If you wish to understand something, you must first repeat it. This article is a short explanation of how and when students of a new …
2 Key Emotions in Learning: Confusion & Curiosity
Highlights Curiosity & Confusion are 2 of the most powerful emotions in education. 🤔Curiosity leads to exploration and filling one’s knowledge gap.😕Confusion leads to deep …
Learning Vs. Memory in School Education
From a theoretical POV, our memory is the base component of measurable learning. Read on to explore learning and memory in an educational context. This …
Imitation: The Oldest way of Learning, still valid in Education
Monkey see, monkey do. We aren’t just monkeys, but a learning technique they used – learning by observation – still is one of the most …
14 Career Skills School Students must have before 16
What do students need now in their learning that goes beyond gaining factual knowledge to have a professional advantage later in life? Note: I’ve excluded …
Ultimate Critical Thinking Test & foundations of critical thinking
Yes, critical thinking is hard to define and a constant victim of debate. Educators and experts have attempted to define it in separate contexts. I’ll …
The truth about learning styles – Myth AND Fact?
Some people like reading content. Some people like watching videos. Some people like listening to audio podcasts. For decades, this observation has sustained a psychological …
Note-taking guidelines for reading material
The main contributing factor[1] in how note-taking improves learning is the encoding effect – notes help the learner improve information encoding, which is translating the …
Memorization techniques to improve memory for facts
Memory for facts is called declarative memory which has 2 subtypes – semantic memory (concepts, facts, and details you put into words) and episodic memory …
Why Variation in Practice & Learning improves skills dramatically
In any learning context, practice is important to improve learning. Whether you are learning a holistic skill like photoshop and music, or studying for an …
How to learn from Videos: Note-taking, Subtitles, & Speed
Summary: Studies show you can learn from video content more efficiently by speeding up the video during revision, using subtitles, and taking notes strategically because …
18 Pros & Cons of Online Education/Learning
Over a decade ago, we saw an uptick in people learning over the internet. The very possibility of exchanging information and connecting with others over …
Study Math Better Using Psychology: Tips & Guidelines
A number of psychological findings can be used to improve mathematical understanding and mathematical performance. If you are teaching someone math, use these tips to …
Why Fun, Curiosity & Engagement Improves Learning: Mood, Senses, Neurons, Arousal, Cognition
There is ample anecdotal evidence that shows listening to a fun lecture or lesson is great for learning. It’s intuitive. Having fun & interactive learning …
The Best Mobile Apps For Education & Fun Learning In Your Free Time
In our tech-filled world, there are so many ways to learn new things. It’s no-longer 2010 so the world of digital learning and education has …
Brain-Based Learning: Theory, Strategies, And Concepts
One of the strongest applications of research in psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science is brain-based learning. It allows us to leverage research on how the …