Cover photo by Elisa from Pixabay By Megan Sumeracki As a cognitive psychology professor, I teach about cognitive networks and how we process, organize, and …
AI and Adolescent Well-Being: New APA Health Advisory
By Althea Need Kaminske With Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications expanding rapidly into daily life, The American Psychological Association (APA) has issued a health advisory on …
A Thoughtful Guide to Applying for a PhD
Applying for a PhD involves far more than filling out forms or drafting documents. It requires introspection, strategy, and a genuine understanding of what a …
Imitation versus Retrieval Practice in Foreign Language Pronunciation Learning
By Carolina Kuepper-Tetzel A couple of months ago I have started re-learning French with a language learning app. I studied French in school for many …
Digest #180: Marking Rubrics in Education
Cover image by Tara Winstead from Pexels By Carolina Kuepper-Tetzel Marking rubrics for assessments can be a powerful tool to set marking expectations and criteria …
The Science of Motivation
[cover image by Alexas_Fotos from Pixabay] by Cindy Nebel Many educators struggle with student motivation and, often, it feels like something that is out of …
Dual Coding and Cognitive Load
Cover image by Chen from Pixabay By Megan Sumeracki In today’s blog, I’m covering an older paper by Mousavi, Low, and Sweller from 1995 (1) …
Embrace the Remote Revolution: Your Guide to Thriving in the Work-From-Anywhere Era
Imagine starting your day without the blaring alarm, the frantic rush, or the dreaded commute. Instead, you brew your favorite coffee, settle into your cozy …
Work From Anywhere: 10 High-Paying Remote Jobs You Can Start Today
Imagine sipping your morning coffee in your pajamas, skipping the daily commute, and starting work with just a click. Sounds like a dream? For millions …
Mood and Memory
Cover Image by huoadg5888 from Pixabay By Althea Need Kaminske When I meet with a student to discuss why their performance in a class isn’t …