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Spaced Retrieval, Retrieval Practice, and Knowledge Guru: What Research Tells Us

Knowledge Guru

Knowledge Guru’s game engine is designed to tap into two powerful and empirically supported instructional strategies—Retrieval Practice and Spaced Retrieval. ” But using online quizzing in a manner such as Knowledge Guru will reduce mind wandering and increase performance. Applied Cognitive Psychology 14: 215–235, 2000.

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Brain, Learning and Neuroscience: Test Your Knowledge!

KnowledgeOne

Test your knowledge by answering the following five questions. No, the baby’s brain is not devoid of knowledge… As proof, babies already have a sense of numbers: they can intuitively evaluate quantities, for example by knowing the difference between 2 objects or a dozen. If it’s the same in children and adults?

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Networked noughties 2000-2002

Learning with e's

Sure, previous years saw the telephone, CB radio, television, the Web and e-mail, but this decade was the one when social networking came of age, and where unprecendented access to vast storehouses of knowledge became common place for millions across the globe. we began to see signs of what the future would hold.

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OpenSesame announces expansion of OpenSesame Plus subscription with Axonify micro-content

OpenSesame

Global 2000 enterprises now have access to a curated elearning micro-course library proven to drive knowledge retention. Axonify is a modern training and communications solution that offers high-quality, interactive, micro-courses that fit into the flow of work and drive knowledge retention. About Axonify.

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Abstract of Study Related to Storytelling

Kapp Notes

Opening The Knowledge Guru with a story. s (2000) found that narrative texts were easier to read than. Here is an interesting research abstract about using storytelling or narrative in instruction. Glonek, K. L., & King, P. Listening to Narratives: An Experimental Examination of Storytelling in the Classroom. 1994; Zwaan et al.,

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Technical Knowledge and Practical Knowledge

Jay Cross

Brooks separates knowledge into technical knowledge and practical knowledge. Technical Knowledge enables us to understand a field. Practical Knowledge is about being rather than knowing. Examples of Practice Knowledge abound in Sheryl Sandberg’s recent book, “Lean In.” You can find it in books.

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Accelerate Employee Performance Using the Learning Curve: Part 4 Optimum Performance

Infopro Learning

Timing is Everything Series: Intro , Anxiety , Information Overload , Knowledge Formation , Optimum Performance, (Part 5 Growth, Stagnancy, or Decline coming June 7th). When learners transfer their knowledge so that it applies to hypothetical contexts, it helps them to retain knowledge long-term and master a particular subject.