College students used ChatGPT to write essays. One minute later, researchers asked them to recall what they’d written. 83% couldn’t quote a single sentence. Welcome to the brain rot era where AI tools promise to make us smarter but studies suggest they’re doing the opposite. Why it matters New studies link AI tools and social… Read More »AI ChatBot Users Can’t Remember What They Just Wrote
SOAR is a systematic teaching and learning strategy developed to address commonly used inefficient learning strategies. It stands for Select, Organize, Associate, and Regulate. Here’s a brief explanation of each step: The SOAR method promotes a deeper understanding of information and helps individuals retain it more effectively. It’s more than just a method for taking… Read More »What is the SOAR method for learning?
The groundbreaking book Atomic Habits offers a powerful and transformative approach to habit formation that can revolutionize students’ educational journeys. James Clear argues that the key to building good habits and breaking bad ones lies in focusing on small, incremental changes that compound over time. He emphasizes the importance of creating systems and environments that… Read More »Applying Atomic Habits to Your Student Life
Recently, I came across an article suggesting learning by reading, listening and watching a little daily as a habit that can boost my productivity. However, as I read further, I realized that the article was not talking about learning by doing but rather by consuming information from various sources. This made me wonder: is reading,… Read More »Doing a little every day is better than reading a little every day
We all want to learn new things, whether it’s a new language, a new skill, or a new hobby. But learning can be hard, boring, or frustrating at times. How can we make learning easier, faster, and more enjoyable? Is there a secret formula to master any topic or domain? The good news is that… Read More »This is how to learn anything faster and better: 4 science-backed methods
How the brain makes connections Have you ever wondered how we learn new things? How do we form associations between different stimuli, events, or ideas? How do we remember what we have learned? The answers to these questions lie in the fascinating field of associative learning, which is the study of how the brain links… Read More »Associative learning and Hebb’s rule: Cells that fire together wire together
The Picture Superiority Effect (PSE) is a cognitive phenomenon that describes the tendency for pictures and images to be remembered better than words. This effect manifests when people can recall information with greater accuracy and detail if it is presented as images rather than text. The PSE is a well-established phenomenon in the memory literature… Read More »What is the Picture Superiority Effect?
The Modality Effect in Learning: Enhancing Memory Through Presentation Modes The Modality effect is a fascinating phenomenon in memory and learning and sheds light on how we present information impacts our ability to remember it. What is the Modality Effect? The modality effect refers to how learner performance is influenced by the presentation mode of… Read More »What is the Modality Effect in Learning?
Have you ever wondered why it is easier to remember something you have created yourself than something you have read or heard from someone else? If so, you are not alone. Many researchers have been interested in this phenomenon, which is known as the Generation effect in learning. The generation effect refers to the finding… Read More »What is the Generation Effect?
Active recall can help you learn faster, easier, and better. Active recall is a study technique that involves actively trying to remember information from memory without looking at your notes or other sources. It differs from recognition, which is when you can identify the correct answer from a list of options, or passive review when… Read More »What is Active recall?