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Friday Finds — Learning Science, Expert Generalists, Our Knowingness Problem

Mike Taylor

Your brain will thank you for it! Learn more → Our big problem is not misinformation; it’s knowingness In a thought-provoking article, “Our big problem is not misinformation – it’s knowingness,” Jonathan Malesic challenges the prevailing belief that misinformation is the root of many of our societal issues.

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The Benefits of Read-Aloud eBooks: Enhancing Literacy Skills

Kitaboo

The text-to-speech and read-aloud functions have been built into the eBook design. eBook content can be read aloud using “text to speech” (TTS) or “read aloud” capabilities. Text-to-speech or read-aloud features are integrated into the majority of high-end eBooks.

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Breaking Down Barriers: How UDL Transforms the Learning Experience

CourseArc

For example, to be successful on a multiple choice quiz, students must possess a high level of reading comprehension, understand word or application problems, and be able to retrieve specific types of information. There may be programs that offer free screenings for learning problems, peer tutoring, counseling and mentors.

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Friday Finds — 

Mike Taylor

A study published in Scientific Reports suggests that coffee has beneficial effects on cognitive function, and it may do this by reorganizing brain functional connectivity. Maintaining retention has been a problem and there are a lot of variables that cause it to decrease. Try Vocally for AI-powered text-to-speech voiceovers.

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How to reduce text on your presentation slides

BrightCarbon

The problem is that words you see and words you hear are processed in one part of the brain, meaning it’s impossible to read and listen at the same time. So, if your audience is trying to read text on a slide and listen to you speak, they end up either confused or completely ignoring you. Everyone’s happy!

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Top 113 eLearning Posts and 28 Hottest Topics for 2010

eLearning Learning Posts

Nuts and Bolts: Brain Bandwidth - Cognitive Load Theory and Instructional Design by Jane Bozarth - Learning Solutions Magazine , August 2, 2010. Brain Learning and eLearning Design - The Learning Circuits Blog , July 1, 2010. The problem with E-learning games - Stoatly Different , February 5, 2010.

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A Conversation with Danny Stefanic of LearnBrite

Kapp Notes

His current company is LearnBrite which has virtual characters, adaptive learning and all other types of really interesting learning elements including some great work with avatars and text-to-speech. Game procedure in non-game contexts engages users in solving problems and increasing their contributions.