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

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Such is the case with the role of emotions in cognition and learning and their interrelationship with rational thought. A significant revelation from neuroscience is the pivotal role of emotions in cognition and learning. Recent discoveries in neuroscience are prompting us to rethink some of our previous ideas about learning.

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The ARCS Model of Motivational Design

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“Motivation refers broadly to what people desire, what they choose to do, and what they commit to do” (Keller, 2009). There are numerous theories that attempt to explain motivation and its attributes. Keller (2009) groups them into four categories. The third group delves into cognitive, attributional, and competence theories.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Cognitive Flexibility Theory & Multiple Representations

Learning Visions

Wednesday, May 09, 2007 Cognitive Flexibility Theory & Multiple Representations After reading Clarks comment on my posting from yesterday , Ive been looking into Cognitive Flexibility Theory (Spiro), trying to better understand the notion of "multiple representations." (You We got Wii! Getting an Informal M.Ed

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Another take on Cognitive Load Theory

Learning Visions

Wednesday, April 18, 2007 Another take on Cognitive Load Theory The authors of the Eide Neurolearning Blog weigh in on recent research and articles on cognitive load (including the death of Powerpoint that have been talked about here ). the researchers still underestimate the diversity of their audience."

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Digital Learning from the Perspective of Affective and Social Neuroscience

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It’s a multidisciplinary field that studies the nervous system, from neurons to behaviour and draws on a wide range of disciplines, from biology to chemistry, mathematics and computer science. ” Emotional and social neuroscience on learning First, a word about neuroscience.

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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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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Brain Plasticity & Cognitive Abilities

Learning Visions

Thursday, May 24, 2007 Brain Plasticity & Cognitive Abilities Ive just read Richard Nantels post The Ultimate Pretest in which he talks about his interest in brain plasticity. Is cognitive ability plastic? And what is cognitive ability, really? Scientists are finding ways to change the brain through intellectual exercises.

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