Science and Online Learning

A recurring nightmare haunts many, sometimes years after they finish school: After weeks of procrastination, the day before an important exam “suddenly” arrives.  It’s time to cram all night and hope for the best in the morning. This scenario probably happens more often than not. Why, if everyone knows steady studying and regular overhauling are … Read more

Few things in human history have changed society as much, and Multimodal instruction has gained traction in educational psychology as a key factor in effective learning. Allan Pavio established the approach in the early 1970s as the foundation of the multimodal approach with his Dual Coding Theory.   In a nutshell, dual coding asserts that two-pronged … Read more

Few things in human history have changed society as much, and nothing as rapid as digitalization. Inevitably, the digital age revolutionized education, and one of the most impactful consequences is the rise of online learning. The shift to virtual classrooms is undeniable at all levels of education, from K-12 students to postgraduates.  As online education … Read more

Online learning is a rapidly growing part of modern education. The pandemic only accelerated its push into mainstream education, but three years since the restrictions ended, nothing indicates a slowdown. The forced relocation of millions of kids and adolescents from real to virtual classes was doubtlessly traumatizing, and the effects are still under the microscope.  … Read more