Open Learner Models (OLMs) and learning analytics constitute a transformative approach in educational technology, providing both learners and instructors with clear, interpretable visualisations of ...

When discussing learning transfer—the ability to apply previous knowledge, skills, and strategies to new contexts or situations—we should also be mindful of our learners’ cognitive load. Cognitive ...

Distance is possible, and often desirable, but nothing is ever exactly the same in a prepared course. The real thing comes ...

In the Cognitive Age, learning is taking a radical departure from the static traditions of the past. Think of the old book source of intelligence—rows of dust-laden shelves filled with ideas confined ...

That’s why learners should expect high-quality, informative, and personal interactions each step of the way, spanning from the initial spark of interest through completion. And thanks to massive ...

Years ago, the Beaverton school district in Oregon participated in a study to determine the right models for improving English learners’ academic achievement. The results, which came out in 2019, ...

Active learning puts students at the center of the learning process by encouraging them to engage, reflect, and apply what they’re learning in meaningful ways. Rather than passively receiving ...

Jenni Torres has taken the helm as the new executive director of WIDA, the consortium that oversees English-language proficiency tests used by 41 states for English learners. Before this role, she ...

In the past, gaining entry to a well-regarded college or university was the holy grail, a badge of honour, and stability in ...