Science and Online Learning

Online learning gives students more flexibility, but it also asks them to manage more of their own attention, time, and effort. That matters because one Science Direct meta-analysis showed that self-regulated learning strategies in online and blended settings are significantly associated with academic performance. It also matters because a meta-analysis from OLJ shows that interventions … Read more

In education research by the Illinois State Board of Education, engagement is commonly treated as a multidimensional concept that includes behavioral engagement, emotional engagement, and cognitive engagement. Behavioral engagement includes involvement in academic and social or extracurricular activities and is considered crucial for achieving positive academic outcomes and preventing dropping out. It means students actively … Read more

Neuromodulation refers to non-invasive ways of nudging brain circuits with tiny electrical (or magnetic) currents so they fire a little more—or a little less—readily. The most widely studied form is transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS), where 1–2 mA of current is delivered through two sponge electrodes on the scalp for 10–30 minutes. Because the current is far … Read more

Education is constantly changing and evolving. Thanks to online schools and learning platforms, teachers now have access to powerful tools that support multisensory instruction. This method uses more than one sense at the same time. When done well, digital content that includes visuals, sound, and interactive features can help students understand, remember, and stay engaged … Read more

When we learn, we use our brains. When we teach children, we influence how their brains develop. The rapidly growing and developing online education uses tools designed to engage students.  Do these tools, demanding attention and action from the students, also push them to develop a more flexible, faster brain?   What is Neuroplasticity?  Neuroplasticity is a … Read more

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