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A recent Harvard University study, currently under peer review, finds providing students with an AI tutor tailored on pedagogical principles doubled engagement and learning gains in less time than traditional face-to-face sessions.
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#physics #pedagogy #ai #genai #EduSky #universities
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Professor tailored AI tutor to physics course. Engagement doubled. — Harvard Gazette
Preliminary findings inspire other large Harvard classes to test approach this fall
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December 19, 2024 at 8:41 AM
The cognitive boost our brains get from exercise persists throughout the following day, a new study by researchers from University College London suggests!
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#cognition #neuroscience #memory #psychology #physiology #exercise
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December 12, 2024 at 7:44 AM
The cognitive boost our brains get from exercise persists throughout the following day, a new study by researchers from University College London suggests!
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#cognition #neuroscience #memory #psychology #physiology #exercise
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A lot of our work involves specifying novel requirements for Virtual Reality immersive learning applications. This new model-based approach to specification looks interesting!
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#VR #XR #VirtualReality #immersivelearning #edtech #technology #software
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Frontiers | Model-based approach for specifying requirements of virtual reality software products
IntroductionGathering requirements for developing virtual reality (VR) software products is a labor-intensive process. It requires detailed elicitation of sc...
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December 10, 2024 at 11:20 PM
A lot of our work involves specifying novel requirements for Virtual Reality immersive learning applications. This new model-based approach to specification looks interesting!
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#VR #XR #VirtualReality #immersivelearning #edtech #technology #software
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Why do people remember certain things and forget others? A recently published review paper by researchers at Rice University sheds light on the relationship between factors that influence human memory.
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#cognition #memory #recall #neuroscience #research #EduSky
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#cognition #memory #recall #neuroscience #research #EduSky
December 10, 2024 at 6:28 AM
Why do people remember certain things and forget others? A recently published review paper by researchers at Rice University sheds light on the relationship between factors that influence human memory.
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#cognition #memory #recall #neuroscience #research #EduSky
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Pilot study involving 2,000 students shows upgrading school data analytics improves wellbeing, saves resources and boosts engagement.
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#schools #education #teachers #learnerdata #learneranalytics #examinations #exams #edtech #EduSky #research #gcse #KS4 #secondaryeducation
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December 8, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Pilot study involving 2,000 students shows upgrading school data analytics improves wellbeing, saves resources and boosts engagement.
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#schools #education #teachers #learnerdata #learneranalytics #examinations #exams #edtech #EduSky #research #gcse #KS4 #secondaryeducation
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Is an "illusion of information adequacy” preventing your learners from changing their mind?
New research finds people naturally assume they have all the information needed to make a decision or support their position, even when they do not.
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#EduSky #cognition #psychology #humanfactors
New research finds people naturally assume they have all the information needed to make a decision or support their position, even when they do not.
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#EduSky #cognition #psychology #humanfactors
December 7, 2024 at 7:59 AM
Is an "illusion of information adequacy” preventing your learners from changing their mind?
New research finds people naturally assume they have all the information needed to make a decision or support their position, even when they do not.
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#EduSky #cognition #psychology #humanfactors
New research finds people naturally assume they have all the information needed to make a decision or support their position, even when they do not.
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#EduSky #cognition #psychology #humanfactors
Researchers confirm painful emotions hinder student learning by increasing cognitive load.
A paper due to be published in January explores the relationship between positive and painful emotions and cognitive load in a school setting.
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A paper due to be published in January explores the relationship between positive and painful emotions and cognitive load in a school setting.
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December 6, 2024 at 5:27 AM
Researchers confirm painful emotions hinder student learning by increasing cognitive load.
A paper due to be published in January explores the relationship between positive and painful emotions and cognitive load in a school setting.
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#EduSky #education #cognition #psychology #schools
A paper due to be published in January explores the relationship between positive and painful emotions and cognitive load in a school setting.
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#EduSky #education #cognition #psychology #schools
Researchers unveil new haptic patch that conveys complexity of touch in VR. The thin, flexible device could also help the visually impaired 'feel' their surroundings.
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#virtualreality #vr #vision #disability #research #haptics #sensors #wearabletechnology
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#virtualreality #vr #vision #disability #research #haptics #sensors #wearabletechnology
December 3, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Researchers unveil new haptic patch that conveys complexity of touch in VR. The thin, flexible device could also help the visually impaired 'feel' their surroundings.
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#virtualreality #vr #vision #disability #research #haptics #sensors #wearabletechnology
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#virtualreality #vr #vision #disability #research #haptics #sensors #wearabletechnology
What could your Wikipedia browsing habits teach us about how you learn? A team of researchers examined the browsing habits of 482,760 Wikipedia readers from 50 different countries to find out!
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#EduSky #media #technology #learning #psychology #humanbehaviour #wikipedia #Internet
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#EduSky #media #technology #learning #psychology #humanbehaviour #wikipedia #Internet
December 3, 2024 at 6:20 AM
What could your Wikipedia browsing habits teach us about how you learn? A team of researchers examined the browsing habits of 482,760 Wikipedia readers from 50 different countries to find out!
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#EduSky #media #technology #learning #psychology #humanbehaviour #wikipedia #Internet
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#EduSky #media #technology #learning #psychology #humanbehaviour #wikipedia #Internet
Could ChatGPT get an Engineering Degree? New research study covering the courses shown below highlights the vulnerability of Higher Education to AI Assistants.
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#EduSky #highereducation #he #engineering #universities #assessment #exams #engineering #stem #education #learning #ai
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December 1, 2024 at 7:40 AM
Could ChatGPT get an Engineering Degree? New research study covering the courses shown below highlights the vulnerability of Higher Education to AI Assistants.
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#EduSky #highereducation #he #engineering #universities #assessment #exams #engineering #stem #education #learning #ai
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New research study finds including fictional animal characters in activities boosts young children's development.
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#EduSky #psychology #fiction #books #psychology #primaryeducation #education #k12 #kindergarten #earlyyears #mindskills #teaching #schools #teachers #play #nursery
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November 30, 2024 at 8:24 AM
New research study finds including fictional animal characters in activities boosts young children's development.
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#EduSky #psychology #fiction #books #psychology #primaryeducation #education #k12 #kindergarten #earlyyears #mindskills #teaching #schools #teachers #play #nursery
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Constructivism is not a pedagogy but a theory explaining how learning occurs, regardless of the learning environment.
So don’t force learners to construct things without scaffolding as an article of faith!
#EduSky #education #training
As always, @paulkirschner.bsky.social nails it!
So don’t force learners to construct things without scaffolding as an article of faith!
#EduSky #education #training
As always, @paulkirschner.bsky.social nails it!
Think about this! It's so true and I don't think it can be said more simply. #EduSky
November 29, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Constructivism is not a pedagogy but a theory explaining how learning occurs, regardless of the learning environment.
So don’t force learners to construct things without scaffolding as an article of faith!
#EduSky #education #training
As always, @paulkirschner.bsky.social nails it!
So don’t force learners to construct things without scaffolding as an article of faith!
#EduSky #education #training
As always, @paulkirschner.bsky.social nails it!
Research shows Dopamine and serotonin work in opposition to shape learning - like the accelerator and brakes on a car!
A new study from Stanford's Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute reveals a fresh facet of these mood-managing molecules.
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#neuroscience #learning #psychology #EduSky
A new study from Stanford's Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute reveals a fresh facet of these mood-managing molecules.
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#neuroscience #learning #psychology #EduSky
November 27, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Research shows Dopamine and serotonin work in opposition to shape learning - like the accelerator and brakes on a car!
A new study from Stanford's Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute reveals a fresh facet of these mood-managing molecules.
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#neuroscience #learning #psychology #EduSky
A new study from Stanford's Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute reveals a fresh facet of these mood-managing molecules.
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#neuroscience #learning #psychology #EduSky
KISS is an acronym for ‘Keep It Simple Stupid’, a design principle encouraging simplicity. A new research study has found our minds prefer simple explanations of any situation so we can execute tasks efficiently!
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#psychology #cognition #cognitivepsychology #marketing #sales #science
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#psychology #cognition #cognitivepsychology #marketing #sales #science
November 26, 2024 at 7:02 AM
KISS is an acronym for ‘Keep It Simple Stupid’, a design principle encouraging simplicity. A new research study has found our minds prefer simple explanations of any situation so we can execute tasks efficiently!
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#psychology #cognition #cognitivepsychology #marketing #sales #science
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#psychology #cognition #cognitivepsychology #marketing #sales #science
As much as 25% of organisational training spend goes to leadership development programmes. So what does scientific research tell us about effectiveness?
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#hr #humanresources #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #softskills #training #roi #trainingevaluation
#leaders #organisations
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#leaders #organisations
November 24, 2024 at 10:11 PM
As much as 25% of organisational training spend goes to leadership development programmes. So what does scientific research tell us about effectiveness?
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#hr #humanresources #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #softskills #training #roi #trainingevaluation
#leaders #organisations
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#hr #humanresources #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #softskills #training #roi #trainingevaluation
#leaders #organisations
New research from Rutgers University finds feeling uncertain leads people to seek feedback, helping them learn, even when feedback is negative!
#learning #feedback #coaching #cognition #psychology #teaching #training #coaching #learninganddevelopment #academicsky #edusky
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#learning #feedback #coaching #cognition #psychology #teaching #training #coaching #learninganddevelopment #academicsky #edusky
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November 23, 2024 at 8:16 AM
New research from Rutgers University finds feeling uncertain leads people to seek feedback, helping them learn, even when feedback is negative!
#learning #feedback #coaching #cognition #psychology #teaching #training #coaching #learninganddevelopment #academicsky #edusky
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#learning #feedback #coaching #cognition #psychology #teaching #training #coaching #learninganddevelopment #academicsky #edusky
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Calling all HR consultancies! Are you planning to respond to the call for proposals for RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) by the Crown Commercial Service on or before January 9th?
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#HR #consultancy #managementconsultancy #government #procurement
#professionalservices
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#professionalservices
Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) - CCS
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November 20, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Calling all HR consultancies! Are you planning to respond to the call for proposals for RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) by the Crown Commercial Service on or before January 9th?
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#HR #consultancy #managementconsultancy #government #procurement
#professionalservices
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#professionalservices
Researchers show Virtual Reality (VR) experiences can create responses comparable to that of real-life stressors, indicating a potential to induce acute stress.
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#psychology #cognition #vr #virtualreality #stress #research #physiology #technology #xr
#neuroscience
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#psychology #cognition #vr #virtualreality #stress #research #physiology #technology #xr
#neuroscience
November 19, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Researchers show Virtual Reality (VR) experiences can create responses comparable to that of real-life stressors, indicating a potential to induce acute stress.
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#psychology #cognition #vr #virtualreality #stress #research #physiology #technology #xr
#neuroscience
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#psychology #cognition #vr #virtualreality #stress #research #physiology #technology #xr
#neuroscience
Study shows students trained in Public Speaking using VR simulations delivered more highly rated presentations than peers who received standard tuition. The evaluation included five UK Further Education colleges and eleven cohorts.
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#edusky #academicsky #furthereducation #education
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Bodyswaps® Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
This immersive training will build public speaking confidence and presentation skills.
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November 18, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Study shows students trained in Public Speaking using VR simulations delivered more highly rated presentations than peers who received standard tuition. The evaluation included five UK Further Education colleges and eleven cohorts.
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#edusky #academicsky #furthereducation #education
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The “NATO Modelling and Simulation Handbook for Training and Exercises” was published by the NATO Standardization Office (NSO) on 4th November. The handbook informs the perspective of a provider of M&S support.
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#defence #defense #training #simulation #modelling #NATO #standards
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November 18, 2024 at 6:05 AM
The “NATO Modelling and Simulation Handbook for Training and Exercises” was published by the NATO Standardization Office (NSO) on 4th November. The handbook informs the perspective of a provider of M&S support.
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#defence #defense #training #simulation #modelling #NATO #standards
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GenAI will reduce human mediated knowledge transmission, so teachers will deepen relationships with students instead, claims a paper published in ‘Nature Human Behaviour’, this month. A thread 1/5 #teaching #teachers #education #edusky #academicsky #schools #ai #artificialintelligence
November 17, 2024 at 10:30 PM
GenAI will reduce human mediated knowledge transmission, so teachers will deepen relationships with students instead, claims a paper published in ‘Nature Human Behaviour’, this month. A thread 1/5 #teaching #teachers #education #edusky #academicsky #schools #ai #artificialintelligence
A new research paper linked to the Immersive Experience Lab, Technische Universität Dresden, looks at how mixed reality (MR) technology can improve piano education, especially for remote learning.
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Frontiers | Mixed reality strategies for piano education
Head-mounted mixed reality interfaces, in which a user perceives a seamless blend of real, virtual or remote content, have great potential in a wide range of...
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November 17, 2024 at 2:05 PM
A new research paper linked to the Immersive Experience Lab, Technische Universität Dresden, looks at how mixed reality (MR) technology can improve piano education, especially for remote learning.
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#edusky #academicsky #mixedreality #music #education #musicteaching #schools #teaching
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A new research study has found that walking in Virtual Reality immersive learning doesn’t improve knowledge retention or reduce nausea. Apparently, we recall the ‘nodes’ or key places visited, but the mode of travel is immaterial!
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November 16, 2024 at 10:22 PM
A new research study has found that walking in Virtual Reality immersive learning doesn’t improve knowledge retention or reduce nausea. Apparently, we recall the ‘nodes’ or key places visited, but the mode of travel is immaterial!
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#edusky #academicsky #learninganddevelopment #edtech
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A myth debunked : children are not quicker at learning new motor skills than adults.
It's widely believed children learn new motor skills faster than adults, whether mastering skateparks, learning new languages, doing cartwheels or picking up new dance moves.
Not so! Read on to find out why!
It's widely believed children learn new motor skills faster than adults, whether mastering skateparks, learning new languages, doing cartwheels or picking up new dance moves.
Not so! Read on to find out why!
November 16, 2024 at 1:57 PM
A myth debunked : children are not quicker at learning new motor skills than adults.
It's widely believed children learn new motor skills faster than adults, whether mastering skateparks, learning new languages, doing cartwheels or picking up new dance moves.
Not so! Read on to find out why!
It's widely believed children learn new motor skills faster than adults, whether mastering skateparks, learning new languages, doing cartwheels or picking up new dance moves.
Not so! Read on to find out why!
A new research study has shown how augmented reality learning could improve anatomy knowledge acquisition and enhance medical education.
This video outlines how these modules operate using gesture control.
See below for links to the full study report.
This video outlines how these modules operate using gesture control.
See below for links to the full study report.
HoloAnatomy app helps medical students learn anatomy
YouTube video by Case Western Reserve University
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November 16, 2024 at 9:30 AM
A new research study has shown how augmented reality learning could improve anatomy knowledge acquisition and enhance medical education.
This video outlines how these modules operate using gesture control.
See below for links to the full study report.
This video outlines how these modules operate using gesture control.
See below for links to the full study report.