Attention and emotion are critical for the occurrence of effective learning during childhood. Many studies have focused on developing strategies to help children maintain optimal attentional and ...
Faced with the impact of COVID-19 in mainland China in 2022, many universities adopted a hybrid approach, combining online and offline teaching. However, limited research has been conducted on hybrid ...
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How does AI affect how we learn? A cognitive psychologist explains why you learn when the work is hard
When OpenAI released “study mode” in July 2025, the company touted ChatGPT’s educational benefits. “When ChatGPT is prompted to teach or tutor, it can significantly improve academic performance,” the ...
Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) explains how learning is influenced by the limited capacity of working memory. By understanding and managing different types of cognitive load, faculty can design more ...
When discussing learning transfer—the ability to apply previous knowledge, skills, and strategies to new contexts or situations—we should also be mindful of our learners’ cognitive load. Cognitive ...
In two previous articles (here and here), I summarized evidence countering the common fears about video games (that they are addictive and promote such maladies as social isolation, obesity, and ...
In two previous articles (here and here), I summarized evidence countering the common fears about video games (that they are addictive and promote such maladies as social isolation, obesity, and ...
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