A number of myths persist about peoples allegedly ever-shortening attention spans---but what does the science say? Having a deeper understanding of this topic will help you create more...

The question I use to identify a skill (versus a knowledge issue or a procedural problem) is: Is it reasonable to think someone can be proficient without practice?So, for example, would it...

A number of myths persist about peoples allegedly ever-shortening attention spans---but what does the science say? Having a deeper understanding of this topic will help you create more...

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When Im analyzing a learning problem, I always ask: Is this a motivation or behavior change problem? I define a motivation/behavior change problem as when learners know the right thing to...

Neuroscience, behavioral economics, and consumer psychology all offer insights into how we manage and allocate attention. Additionally, our ability to manage attention and focus seems to be...

From the TechKnowledge 2016 Conference: Habits have become a hot topic in fields like healthcare, management, and energy conservation. App developers are leveraging smart devices as digital...

Have you ever had learners who knew the right thing to do, but still werent doing it? In particular, they had the knowledge, skill, and sometimes even the desire to do the right thing, yet...

Typically, we want them to block out all their daily distractions to focus on our learning materials. So what are the underlying motivation principles that guide our behavior, and how can...