Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) explains how learning is influenced by the limited capacity of working memory. By understanding and managing different types of cognitive load, faculty can design more ...

Adults age 65 and older who completed five to six weeks of cognitive speed training—in this case, speed of processing training, which helps people quickly find visual information on a computer screen ...

When discussing learning transfer—the ability to apply previous knowledge, skills, and strategies to new contexts or situations—we should also be mindful of our learners’ cognitive load. Cognitive ...

A high-quality preschool curriculum gives children opportunities to build both social-emotional and cognitive skills as they learn.

Educational technologies are increasingly embedded in early childhood learning environments, from preschool through the first years of primary school and ...

For way too long, students were defined and confined by learning styles. It most likely all began as a positive move toward helping students grow as learners, but it was one of those times educators ...

The study of nootropics in cognitive research illustrates both the promise and the complexity of brain optimization. Focus, ...

How do you get the most out of efforts to learn? If you’re like me, this question arises in the context of beginning-of-semester planning. I want to increase student learning in my courses. But there ...