The multimedia principle serves as the foundation for Multimedia Design Theory. This principle asserts that deeper learning occurs from words and pictures than from just words. Simply adding images or ...

In rigorous tests, Centaur consistently outperformed traditional cognitive models, including Prospect Theory and ...

The power of video content to engage an audience is widely known, but creating effective videos requires a considered approach. Here are 15 principles to bear in mind In recent years, the popularity ...

As popular as learning-style teaching theories may be, a group of cognitive psychologists say, there's no evidence to support their widespread use. Cognitive Scientists Debunk Learning-Style Theories ...

Effective learning isn't just about finding the easiest path—it's about the right kind of challenge. Two prominent theories—Desirable Difficulties (DDF) and Cognitive Load Theory (CLT)—offer ...

Another popular theory that has been debunked is that errors interfere with learning. The opposite is actually true. You learn from your mistakes, so making errors improves your ability to learn.

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 ...

Predicting cognitive abilities from brain imaging has long been a central goal in cognitive neuroscience. While machine ...

Research in cognitive science and psychology is generating new insights into how we learn. Below, educational consultant and writer David Didau explores some key theories about learning – as ...

Enhanced Learning through Multimodal Training: Evidence from a Comprehensive Cognitive, Physical Fitness, and Neuroscience Intervention. Scientific Reports, 2017; 7 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-06237-5 ...