Desirable Difficulties: When Difficulty Becomes Desirable for Learning
Are there times when creating a challenge can be important for learning? Researchers say yes. The concept of creating ‘desirable...
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G Knox
- Jan 30
- 2 min
Effective Study Habits Includes Setting Study Goals
Good study habits include setting specific goals, creating a schedule, breaking up study sessions into manageable chunks, reviewing and...
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G Knox
- Jan 25
- 2 min
What do we mean by research-based learning?
What do we mean by research-based learning? And how do we apply this research to our online learning modules? Our modules centre on the...
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G Knox
- Jan 13
- 3 min
Preparing For Finals
Over the next two to three weeks high school students are preparing for final exams. Students are busy and this time of the school year...
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G Knox
- Oct 15, 2022
- 3 min
Brain "Dumps" - Not a Dirty Word
Any time that we attempt to recall from memory particular ideas, dates, concepts, and other information, we are 'laying down' the neural...
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G Knox
- Sep 9, 2022
- 3 min
Parents: A Quick Message Early in the School Year
Hello parents. I thought I would provide a quick synopsis concerning the science of learning, some helpful hints, and how our learning...
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G Knox
- Sep 4, 2022
- 2 min
Facts are important! At least for thinking well
In his book, Why Don’t Students Like School? influential University of Virginia psychologist Daniel Willingham (2009) writes, “Thinking...
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G Knox
- Jan 16, 2022
- 3 min
How not to study!
Do you feel you study consistently and for many hours and still don't think it pays off in higher marks on your tests? It may be that you...
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G Knox
- Nov 23, 2021
- 3 min
Is Mobile Learning Right For You?
High school students are busy! From attending classes to holding down a part-time job, to being with friends, to music or sports...
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G Knox
- Oct 10, 2021
- 2 min
Forgetting is Learning!
Forgetting helps learning! This may seem counterintuitive but the process of forgetting is an essential part of the learning process....
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G Knox
- Sep 27, 2021
- 1 min
What we think, believe, and know about learning!
We believe many students require help learning how to study. We don’t believe every student wants or needs a personal tutor. We believe...
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G Knox
- Feb 21, 2021
- 3 min
Scaffolding, Repetition, and Elaboration for Successful Learning
A number of factors play a role in learning new material including the learner’s background knowledge, the amount to learn, the type of...
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G Knox
- Jan 19, 2021
- 3 min
Science of Learning? Applying What Works
Our learning modules focus on helping you, the learner, learn the background knowledge you need to know. We do this by applying some of...
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G Knox
- Dec 13, 2020
- 3 min
What is Retrieval Learning or Retrieval Practice?
Educators, parents, and students are often looking for ways to help improve learning. Much has been studied and much has been advocated...
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G Knox
- Nov 29, 2020
- 2 min
Self-Testing - Applying the Testing Effect
"Are you studying?" an oft asked question in any home with school-aged children. And the response is often, "yes!" But is effective...
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