Reducing Stress Towards Tests
What is the most stressful part about writing a test? Not knowing exactly what is going to be on it? The thought of failure? Giving a...
Learning to Learn
It is amazing how fast the world around us can change. Especially the learning environment. New techniques and technology can completely...
Gamification
Today I learned something new and interesting, the concept of gamification. Gamification is the application of game-design elements and...
Cognitive Dissonance
Cognitive Dissonance From what I understand cognitive dissonance is a theory based around peoples need to reach internal consistency....
Self-Directed Learning
http://www.slideshare.net/\bstokes/theories-of-teaching-and-learning-the-staged-selfdirected-learning-model-ggrow Self-directed learning...
Cognitive Science for Learning
http://psychcentral.com/lib/strategies-for-improving-memory/ Strategies For Improving Memory Learning is a process that modifies a...
Skype Call With Michele (my learning partner)
I just finished having a wonderful discussion with my learning partner, Michele. It was inspiring. I just started instructing a few...
Motivation
https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/motivating-students/ Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Intrinsic motivation comes from within the...
Creating a Positive Learning Environment
http://www.edutopia.org/discussion/32-strategies-building-positive-learning-environment Creating a positive learning environment makes...
Characteristics of Adult Learners
https://elearningindustry.com/8-important-characteristics-of-adult-learners When it comes to learning, adults and children are different...