Learning Psychology Archives

Conscious Language Learning How Effective Is It

September 26, 2021

Should We Learn Or Train English? That Is The Question

Our brain has an active mechanism for forgetting in order to protect the brain from overloading. Our ability to remember is limited, but the ability to subconsciously train new skills is unlimited. The subconscious does not forget anything and helps adults to speak fluent English in less than a year.

by Arkady Zilberman, Ph. D

Technology-Based Multitasking And eLearning

September 3, 2021

Technology-Based Multitasking: How Does It Affect eLearning?

Here's how technology has impacted online learning, and what we can do to adopt better learning habits.

by Shannon Flynn

English Language Testing A New Perspective

August 10, 2021

Past, Present, And Future Of English Testing

Yesterday all English testing was performed by specially trained evaluators. Tomorrow all testing will be done by AI-driven adaptive testing. All English testing will be eliminated the day after tomorrow because English proficiency will be stamped in a netizen passport created by the web.

by Arkady Zilberman, Ph. D

Foster Knowledge Retention With Spaced Learning

August 6, 2021

Spaced Learning: A Neuroscience-Based Approach To Maximize Learning Outcome

The biggest challenge for any learning program is to ensure retention of learning. If learners do not retain what they learned in the program, the program is not very useful.

by Satyabrata Das

July 8, 2021

5 Techniques To Reinforce Knowledge Retention In Compliance Online Training And Break The Boredom

Hermann Ebbinghaus once said we forget 70% of all new information within 24 hours. How can we prevent this in compliance online training environments?

by Christopher Pappas

April 16, 2021

Your Guide To Cognitive Load Theory And Learning

Cognitive load theory explains why it’s important to give employees exactly what they can handle, in a format that makes sense, so that they can learn, retain, and make use of the training. Here’s your guide to cognitive load theory and why it's so incredibly important to employee learning.

by Corey Bleich

December 30, 2020

How To Create Online Training For The 4 Different Learner Temperaments

A popular and age-old proto-psychological theory suggests that there are 4 core temperaments that describe human personalities. But how can you create online training for distinct learner temperaments so that everyone feels their needs are met?

by Christopher Pappas

December 27, 2020

Human Nature Influenced By Technology: Part 2

The rapid rise of technology, now integrated into most aspects of life, has accelerated during the pandemic to produce polarized views and human conflicts. Part 1 looked at human history and behavior, with Part 2 advocating a holistic approach to education which technology can facilitate.

by Rosemary Sage

December 24, 2020

5 Learning Theories For Transforming Learning

Corporate training or corporate L&D (Learning and Development) is all about getting employees to acquire, retain, recall, and apply knowledge and skills in order to render them productive, which in turn helps the company grow and flourish.

by Debadrita Sengupta

November 15, 2020

Does The Use Of Apps Affect The Way Of Thinking?

The dissemination of the use of apps in education occupies the space of other tools and strategies traditionally used. This article explores possible consequences of this methodological change that may enhance the development of certain skills and competences to the detriment of others.

by Fernando Moraes Fonseca Jr

eLearning, COVID-19, And Language Difficulties

November 11, 2020

eLearning But Not Equality In Education

This article reviews how the rapid acceleration of eLearning during the recent COVID-19 pandemic has thrown up problems for students who find it difficult to learn independently because of their subtle language issues. Without peer and teacher support they flounder and become depressed.