Spread the loveWe thought a lot about cognitive overload and the skills we need to minimize it. Is there any advantage to tackling the issue from the opposite direction? In this essay, I will discuss how to combat the forgetting curve and decrease the load to boost the retention of information in eLearning. 3 Memory Retention Strategies TMI is an informal and literal way of describing cognitive overload. TMI in eLearning is concerned with the quantity of material rather than its overly intimate character. When creating eLearning courses, keep three forms of cognitive load in mind: intrinsic, extrinsic, and relevant. […]

Spread the loveDominic Cooper’s memory techniques have revolutionized the way we learn and recall information. As an award-winning actor and mnemonic expert, his unique methodologies have garnered widespread attention from educators and students alike. This article explores the potential of incorporating Dominic Cooper’s memory systems into the classroom, providing insights into how they can transform students’ learning experience. The Dominic System At its core, Dominic Cooper’s memory system, more commonly known as the Dominic System, is designed to convert abstract data into vivid mental images that are easier to recall. This method hinges on the understanding that our brains store […]

Spread the loveA few years ago, I posted an article for my “Education Futures” blog titled 10 Reasons the United States Education System Is Failing (Lynch, 2015). I outlined 10 flaws and obstacles that impede the American educational system from reaching its full potential. Even years later, this piece continues to be one of our most popular blog postings of the day. As a result, we felt it could be fascinating to revisit the list in some form. I opted not to rehash the arguments I gave in the original essay because they are still valid. Instead, I decided to start a […]

Spread the loveSAM (Successive Approximation Strategy) is an adaptive design and a delivery model that meets the urgent requirement for practical training collateral. SAM stands for Rapid Design and Development Model. The cognitivism-based notion of Instructional Systems Design (ISD) has been around since the 1950s and was first conceived as a technique to systemically arrange instructional material. Before ISD, education was largely “piecemeal” and based on behaviorist learning theory. At its essence, behaviorism is more concerned with the output of performance and far less concerned with the cognitive abilities that improve learning and retention of new information. Because of the […]

Spread the loveIn this 20-part series, I explore the root causes and effects of academic disengagement in K-12 learners and explore the factors driving American society ever closer to being a nation that lacks intellectualism, or the pursuit of knowledge for knowledge’s sake. The anti-intellectualist tendencies in K-12 education in America have not arisen in a vacuum.  Schools have always been profoundly affected by the fears and political divisions of the broader culture.   This was true during the 1950s and early 1960s when elementary students regularly cowered underneath their desks during mandated bomb drills. It was true when metal detectors […]

Spread the loveTeaching students to read metacognitively is an important and effective way for helping them to become better readers. Metacognitive skills help students understand their own thoughts and feelings, as well as those of others, and make it easier for them to read and understand texts. Metacognitive skills can be developed through a variety of methods, including reading self-assessment tests, engaging in discussion questions with students, and using comprehension-based activities. One of the most important things teachers can do when teaching students to read metacognitively is to provide them with positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement helps students develop positive habits […]

Spread the loveIntroduction Ergonomic engineering is an essential discipline that uses principles of ergonomics to design systems, products, and workplaces that lead to optimal human performance, health, and usability. This field integrates knowledge from various disciplines such as psychology, biomechanics, and industrial design. Furthermore, ergonomic engineering plays a crucial role in enhancing productivity and reducing work-related injuries by creating comfortable and efficient workspaces. Teaching students about ergonomic engineering will equip them with the skills necessary to create user-centered products and environments. The Importance of Ergonomic Engineering The need for ergonomic engineering has become increasingly evident due to the rapid advancements […]