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4 Benefits of AI for Learners… and Teachers

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Indeed, it has been found that the latter leads to the greatest activation of the striatum, the small nerve structure below the cortex that forms an integral part of the brain’s reward system, releasing dopamine in particular (DePasque and Tricomi, 2014).

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Motivation and Success from the Brain’s Perspective: Test Your Knowledge

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In the brain, effort results in the activation of the prefrontal cortex, the “control center” responsible for higher cognitive functions, including the ability to analyze information and to identify and correct mistakes. 2014; Moser et al., B) The belief of others in our ability to improve. C) Our age. CORRECT ANSWER A.

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3 Ages of the Brain Under the Microscope of Neuroscience

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The driving force behind this dynamic process is a cognitive activity, particularly learning. Thus, even in adulthood, learning would be the best way to improve or maintain our cognitive abilities or slow down their decline. Automation and cognitive inhibition. Neural recycling. Adolescence: Full power, but lack of control.

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Why multiple-choice questions are (too often) problematic

Patti Shank

Integrating Cognitive Science with Innovative Teaching in STEM Disciplines , Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition , 31, 1155-1159. & Bjork, E. The memorial consequences of multiple choice testing. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 14, 194-199.

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Virtual reality for pain management

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In addition, VR is also beneficial as a physiotherapy and rehabilitation tool – especially following a stroke, or to improve the motor skills or physical condition of the elderly or those living with specific disabilities – as well as to stimulate the cognitive abilities of older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

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Stewart Hase and Chris Kenyon’s (2007) conceptualisation of self determined learning places the emphasis on non-linear, self-directed and self-regulated forms of learning, and embraces both formal and informal education contexts. Available online here (Retrieved 6 June, 2014). Reference Hase, S. and Kenyon, C. Unported License.

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[IN DEPTH ANALYSIS] Does a sense of community matter in online training?

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Essential to the success of an online training course, the learner engagement involves several interacting dimensions: cognitive, behavioral, emotional and social or socio-emotional. Quite the opposite, it is mandatory to understand its resorts and make it as dynamic as possible. Promote the “person” dimension. It deserves our full attention.