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Curiosity, cognition and content

Learning with e's

We could argue that the majority of what we 'know' derives from our ability to be able to think, to reason, to reflect, to ask questions - our higher cognitive processes. Asking questions is the fundamental expression and genesis of all research. Curiosity provides the impetus for us to be able to investigate the universe we are in.

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The Crucial Role of Emotions and “Skilled” Intuitions in Learning

KnowledgeOne

Such is the case with the role of emotions in cognition and learning and their interrelationship with rational thought. This new data is ready to take its place in the field, and researchers are making remarkable efforts to popularize it.

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Meta-ethics of learning design

Clark Quinn

I”m thinking from the perspective of situated cognition, and recognizing that there are certain things we can do. To make this concrete, think of the research by Beth Loftus. I”ll characterize a whole suite of research with a simply paraphrased experiment. For better or worse. So, she had folks watch a video of an accident.

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Learning Tools and Uni Change

Clark Quinn

For one, experts largely don’t have access to what they do, consciously, owing to the nature of our cognitive architecture. We compile information away, and research from the Cognitive Technology Group at the University of Southern California has estimated that 70% of what experts do isn’t available.

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Maker pedagogy

Learning with e's

More and more teachers are beginning to realise that creating environments and possibilities where students make things is a very powerful pedagogy. Seymour Papert ''s work on constructionism outlines the cognitive gain that occurs when we create something new rather than simply repeat knowledge that has already been acquired.

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Understanding Learning Styles Research

Experiencing eLearning

Too many people have been talking about learning styles research lately for me to try to cite them all here. Via Karyn Romeis and Stephen Downes , I found two lengthy reviews of learning styles research: Learning styles and pedagogy in post-16 learning. What research has to say to practice. Application of Research.

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A Guide to Building Evidence-Based EdTech Solutions

Hurix Digital

But what exactly is evidence-based ed-tech, and how does it reshape pedagogy ? These practices provide a strong foundation for new-age learning methodologies based on research-based studies to create effective strategies. Personalized Learning Journey Each learner is different, and so are their cognitive abilities.