When discussing learning transfer—the ability to apply previous knowledge, skills, and strategies to new contexts or situations—we should also be mindful of our learners’ cognitive load. Cognitive ...

Your Artstor image groups were copied to Workspace. The Artstor website will be retired on Aug 1st. The Writing Center Journal Vol. 40, No. 1, 2022 Tutors for Transfer? Reconsidering the R... Tutors ...

This article addresses some of the pitfalls associated with current methods of investigating the transfer of learning within writing centers and encourages the adoption of a dynamic definition of ...

Effective learning isn't just about finding the easiest path—it's about the right kind of challenge. Two prominent theories—Desirable Difficulties (DDF) and Cognitive Load Theory (CLT)—offer valuable ...

Editor’s Note: This is the sixth post in a series called “A Look Back.” In it, I’ll be highlighting a particularly insightful response an educator has provided in a past column. Today’s “A Look Back” ...

Transfer of learning is the process of applying learning from one situation to another—whether that’s across subject areas or from the classroom to the “real world.” It’s critical for students to be ...

Multimedia learning describes learning through the use of pictures and words. Examples of multimedia learning include watching a PowerPoint presentation, watching a pre-recorded lecture or reading a ...

The infamous North Hollywood Shootout took place in 1997. Two bank robbers confronted Los Angeles police officers, who were initially armed only with handguns. The robbers, wearing homemade body armor ...