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 ...

We’re witnessing a collision between AI’s growing sophistication and natural intelligence’s vulnerabilities, which leads to ...

Contemporary research in educational psychology has underscored the pivotal role of cognitive load in shaping the efficacy of multimedia learning. The cognitive load theory posits that learners’ ...

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Artificial intelligence (AI)—and especially generative AI—is becoming part of learners’ and educators’ everyday study, teaching, and assessment practices at ...