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 valuable ...

Why the most meaningful learning happens outside your comfort zone—and three ways to build the cognitive capacity to handle ...

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 ...

Currently, an increasing number of novice students choose to learn programming online, especially via Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). In such a scenario, a crucial problem is how to facilitate ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, it is important to understand how students think and learn so as to be able to teach effectively. Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist, profoundly impacted ...

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 ...

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 ...

Making smart decisions is a product of intelligence; that’s why Jeff Bezos is a proponent of recognizing two-way doors. (Bezos also feels the the smartest people often change their minds, not because ...

As AI tools become increasingly embedded in K-12 education, they offer personalized learning, real-time feedback, and access to information at unprecedented speed. However, alongside these benefits ...

Continual robot learning is an emerging interdisciplinary field that integrates advances from machine learning, robotics, and cognitive science to build ...