Learning with e's

JUNE 1, 2014

In this post, we continue to explore Festinger''s work, this time focusing on his theory of cognitive dissonance. Festinger called this phenomenon cognitive dissonance. In effect, says Festinger, we seek to reduce our dissonance through attempting to rationalise our thoughts and beliefs and those with which they conflict.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The Theory Not to be confused with constructivism, constructionism is a cognitive theory that relates to learning by making things. It was used to great effect as early as the 1960s so that children could learn how to programme floor robots known as Turtles. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Unported License.

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MARCH 24, 2020

“ Agriculture, caucasian, people, grain ” by Sasin Tipchai is licensed by Pixabay. An effective workplace simulation can provide an adaptive experience for learners, bridge the gap between theory and practical behaviour (“ learning by doing ”), allow for real-time feedback, and increase learners’ confidence in their performance.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

These lessons should focus on limited content to avoid cognitive overload. Take away: “In sum, the length and structure of a microlesson should be informed by cognitive load theory and not by time frame.” Leveraging interactive tools and crafting well-framed questions can amplify this effect.

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Learning with e's

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Photo from Needpix This is the first in the #BrainTime series on the effects of time on the human mind. Those are strange enough, as are auditory hallucinations, as are the incredible effects of 4DX cinema Surround sound that you can experience at the big screen venues. But I've never discussed temporal effects in the human mind.

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JUNE 18, 2014

She made some important contributions to his stages of cognitive development theory (which will be featured in greater depth in some upcoming articles on this blog). It could be argued that these decisions were made because of Inhelder and Piaget''s cognitive stages theory. Unported License.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

The tools I use are a kind of mind technology, a means of extending my cognitive capabilities, enhancing my thinking, memory and recall. I''m able to organise my content effectively using other specific tools. It would take me a lot longer though, and I would have to divert more cognitive energy away from the core stuff.

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Mike Taylor

JULY 21, 2023

With three of us already jostling for car keys and another soon to get their license, it was time we added another set to the mix. In short, this article by John Doe is a great beginner’s guide to understanding and using AI effectively and responsibly. Marcel Proust Guess what?

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Learning with e's

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Not to be confused with constructivism (the theory first proposed in its cognitive form by Jean Piaget, and in its social form by Levrenti Vygotskii). This remains a very effective learning device - children love the idea of robots, and enjoy being able to control them. Unported License.

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Mike Taylor

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Memorable Feedback: Lessons from Cognitive Psychology in Selective Attention. Effective Strategies for Managing Information Overload. Tune into this conversation with digital wellness expert Julia Soffa on effective strategies you can adopt to overcome information overload. iSpring is giving away 11 free licenses to teachers.

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Learning with e's

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Most people learn best by being "with it," yet school makes them identify their personal, cognitive growth with elaborate planning and manipulation.' Some of the most effective learning methods involve students doing and making, problem solving, and playing games, all of which comply with the notion of being in a meaningful setting.

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JANUARY 16, 2014

We start off with some useful ideas around proposed cognitive architectures - how we image human memory is organised. Dual Coding Model Canadian cognitive psychologist Allan Paivio will probably be remember most for his work on Dual Coding Theory. Unported License. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

Hence, contemporary interactive eBooks are a suitable tool to support learners in absorbing and retaining knowledge effectively. Learning activities refer to an interactive experience that nudges students to use their knowledge, imagination, and cognitive abilities meaningfully. The Conclusion What are Learning Activities?

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Learning with e's

MAY 27, 2014

plans, cognitive maps) to achieve their goals. Teachers should also be aware that tools can limit as well as enable social interaction, so must be applied wisely and appropriately to promote the most effective learning. Unported License. Unported License. hammer, computer, car) and internal tools (e.g. Mietinnen, R.

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DECEMBER 16, 2016

My most recent post featured locus of control theory, and today's post is about the Pygmalion Effect in education. The theory Robert Rosethal and Leonora Jacobson conducted studies in American schools during the 1960s focused on the effect teachers can have on the learning performances of children. Previous posts in this series: 1.

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APRIL 10, 2018

The faster you can switch between active and dormant tasks, the more efficient you will be in “multitasking” This is why Multitasking will always come at the cost of a higher Extraneous Cognitive Load, and reduced learning or lower Germane cognitive load. Icons made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com is licensed by CC 3.0

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JUNE 24, 2014

Teachers should be aware of this, and the negative as well as positive aspects of relationships, and their effects on self-esteem. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Festinger Cognitive Dissonance Theory 12. Unported License. Children need to feel that they belong and are accepted. Previous posts in this series: 1.

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JANUARY 12, 2019

From this 'cognitive constructivist' perspective, learning is achieved through the twin processes of assimilation and accommodation. The latter implies that new learning is 'bolted onto', or constructed within, existing cognitive structures known as schemas. Unported License. Thank you for reading.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 18, 2014

She made some important contributions to his stages of cognitive development theory (which will be featured in greater depth in some upcoming articles on this blog). It could be argued that these decisions were made because of Inhelder and Piaget's cognitive stages theory. Unported License.

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Learning with e's

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Technology integration results in digital tools being embedded into learning, so that for example maker cultures emerge, or the classroom activities are flipped , supporting more effective pedagogies and improving student learning outcomes. Unported License. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

This can be a desirable effect if the student is required to learn something deeply and reason about its significance. Clearly, presenting problems is a more effective pedagogical approach than giving answers, especially if the aim is to encourage independent learning. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Unported License.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Bruner placed great emphasis on prior learning, cognitive mapping and the formation of schemas in learning. 3quotes from Bruner by Steve Wheeler was written in Plymouth, England and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. 1990) Acts of Meaning.

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JULY 16, 2019

“ Oystercatcher Mother Bird ” by Mona El Falaky is licensed by Pixabay. Cut out the “bling,” such as decorative images or animations, complicated navigation, extraneous “nice-to-have” information and other design features that make learners work hard just to identify and access the essential information—this adds to the cognitive load.

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Learning with e's

MARCH 7, 2014

They would need to progress through a strictly defined set of cognitive stages before they were ready to learn at the next level. In effect, the technology is now mediating the social interaction between learner and knowledgeable other person. Unported License. Behind the technology he would argue, are the experts.

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Learning with e's

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Shouldn''t curricula and assessment (especially the high stakes kind) now focus more on the kinds of knowledge and cognitive skills students need to survive and thrive in an information rich world? by Steve Wheeler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. It should be AfL.

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MARCH 5, 2012

Highly digitally literate individuals are able to communicate effectively across several platforms without loss of power or nuance. Anyone who is interested in learning will also be interested in cognition and its relationship to knowledge. by Steve Wheeler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0

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MAY 23, 2021

Some states and cities also require a local license to be eligible as a crane operator. . This learning approach prevents cognitive overload by focusing only on the important concepts that are presented through interactive concepts and gamification features. Reinforce key concepts and best practices with EdApp.

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MAY 26, 2014

Dewey further argued that for education to be at its most effective, children should be given learning opportunities that enabled them to link present content to previous experiences and knowledge. Unported License. He also placed greater emphasis on the social context of learning. Again, this was a ground breaking idea for the period.

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JULY 1, 2014

Ultimately, self-driven learning which encompasses all of the components identified by Kolb, seems to be the most effective for deeper, more reflective learning. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Festinger Cognitive Dissonance Theory 12. Unported License. Reference Kolb D. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

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JANUARY 3, 2022

“ Country, road, winter, snow ” by Thomas Breher is licensed by Pixabay. The focus throughout will be on how you and your team can utilize your existing L&D skills and the adjustments required to implement effective and impactful AR experiences. Experience effective virtual icebreakers. Here we are in 2022.

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Learning with e's

OCTOBER 7, 2019

However, replacing some aspects of what teachers do is both effective and inevitable. "AI Where it is implemented, AI will rapidly transform the design of courses, providing educators with vast amounts of new insight into what students do, how they study and what is most effective. Unported License.

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MARCH 2, 2020

It seems to be a universal effect that just about everyone experiences as they grow older. Scientists have reported an effect where people who are at sea-level experience time more slowly than those who are at altitude. Unported License. What might be the possible explanations for this? References Broadway, J. Rovelli, C.

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DECEMBER 30, 2020

“ Winter, landscape, snow ” by Michael Gaida is licensed by Pixabay. Discover how to effectively network in a physically distanced world. PT: Minimize the Noise: Methods and Examples to Reduce Cognitive Load In the information age, it’s believed that more is better. 2020 turned us upside down and inside out.

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Learning with e's

MARCH 9, 2014

In mathematics, I have seen interactive whiteboards used very effectively to teach number bonds and floor robots can be used successfully to teach geometry and algorithms. Unported License. Blogging can be used to engage children in creative writing , while making videos is excellent for problem solving and collaborative work.

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OCTOBER 5, 2012

Asking questions is always more effective than receiving answers, because it opens up all the possibilities and allows the questioner to frame the world in their own unique, individual way. Children need to ask questions, because it's a natural part of their cognitive development. Unported License.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

It's a very effective method of scaring kids to death, and it's also a very efficient method with which Governments can gather data to indicate how well the cohort of students in each school has had their heads crammed full of useless facts. Exams tell us next to nothing about their creative abilities or their cognitive agility.

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Learning with e's

MARCH 14, 2012

In the first phase, known as survival , teachers struggle to define what they wish to achieve with the new technology, and attempt to learn how to use it effectively to support pedagogy. During this phase, the technology should become transparent to the users - that is, it should begin to be used without significant cognitive energy.

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