Adaptive Learning at Zpannend Zernike
Earlier this month, we attended Zpannend Zernike, a family-oriented science festival held across the city of Groningen. As educational researchers and designers, this was a wonderful opportunity to see our work in the hands of young learners – And an opportunity for them to learn more about their internal learning and memory processes. The personalised […]
Effective Study Strategies: Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
Preparing for an exam is a stressful process. You might find yourself asking questions like am I using my time wisely? Is this the right thing to do? and what should I be doing differently? Finding straight answers to these questions can be difficult. Misconceptions about effective study habits are common, and they can lead […]
Flashcard Fundamentals: Choosing the Right Question
Memory retrieval is the process of fetching memories from storage and making them usable. Practising retrieval can be a fantastic aid to learning new information. Building a solid knowledge base is important in any classroom or training setting. Traditionally, this is done with flashcards, and while digital tools like MemoryLab have improved on the format, […]
From Awareness to Achievement: Metacognitive Strategies for Adaptive Learning pt.2
The previous blog in this two-part series described the role of metacognition in the context of adaptive learning. In this blog, we discuss how the use of metacognitive strategies can encourage more effective learning behaviors. How do we encourage learners to use metacognitive strategies? Before a learning session begins, there are a number of things […]
From Awareness to Achievement: Metacognitive Strategies for Adaptive Learning pt.1
Every learner is unique. With differing needs, they each approach learning in a unique way. In the field of adaptive learning, we try to understand these needs such that learning can approach the learner in a unique manner, tailored specifically for them and their needs. There is a resource that can help adaptive learning designers […]
