By explicitly modeling each step of a problem and gradually fading away supports, teachers can give students a clear path to mastering new content.

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A type of cognitive training that tests people's quick recall seems to reduce the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's ...

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 ...

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Is cognitive offloading harmless or does it have negative effects for cognition? A new study offers interesting insights.

Both of us lost our dads to Alzheimer’s disease, and both of our families carried extra burdens from dementia because the diagnoses were delayed. Diane’s family wondered if her dad’s personality ...

The robots are coming. A silicon super-intelligence is on the cusp of transforming the world of work, giving life to a million hopes, fears and think pieces. Unlike a prior generation of “dumb” robots ...

Identify sources of unnecessary cognitive load and apply strategies to focus on meaningful analysis and exploration.