The new multi-screen world study
Editor’s note: Part of Google Insights research, this study shows how consumers use multiple devices to shop. The type of device experiences needed with learning tech.
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Fostering the reciprocity of learning
Editor’s note: Thanks to @dsmith_tmaw for sharing this piece on how a teaching professor facilitates a discussion with students on how the group learns as a whole and how the reciprocal nature of learning might work.
Our self-inflicted complexity
Editor’s note: “We are bedeviled by manufactured complexity — complexity that could have been avoided but has instead been amplified by the pursuit of narrow knowledge in a broad world.” Great insights on complexity and the pursuit of knowledge.
The neurological benefits of practice
Editor’s note: Overlearning something helps reduce the workload on the brain which means you can use the spare resources on enhancing your performance.
Design experiences to nudge consumers
Editor’s note: Tips on how to provide a great customer experience – something all L&D professionals are in the business of providing.
Martin Bean, vice-chancellor Open University, on Futurelearn
Editor’s note: The OU’s free access MOOC platform is going live this month. Martin Bean explains why the OU has developed the platform.
Visualising data » resources
Editor’s note: Great selection of practical data visualisation tools.
Motivating and inspiring learners
Editor’s note: Today’s #chat2lrn Twitter chat is on motivating learners and this post provides some useful references and strategies.
I wished on them but they were only satellites
Editor’s note: Here is an initiative worth looking at. Andrew Jacobs has set up #learncamp – a bar camp style meeting for those interested in, and working in, learning.
HR departments invaded by data scientists
Editor’s note: A look at how GM is using data to help make the right people-related decisions.
The impact of online learning on students’ course outcomes: evidence from a large community and technical college system
Editor’s note: This looks interesting but costs $20 to download – research suggesting that online learning in schools is no more effective than traditional approaches.
Gaming improves multitasking skills
Editor’s note: How gaming is helping older people to multi-task.
5 profound insights on success from a Wharton prof devoted to understanding it
Editor’s note: Great insights here into what success might look like for you in terms of who you are and what you want to achieve in your life.
How sights, sounds, and touch are mapped onto the brain
Editor’s note: Quite literally lifting the lid on how our senses are mapped on to the brain.
8 awesome books on algorithms and big data
Editor’s note: Does what it says on the tin. Get up to speed on big data with this reading list.