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Training and Development Free Resource Library: What's New
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Cognitive Science and Learning
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Implications of Cognitive Neuroscience for Education on Vimeo
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U. of Oregon
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n this final part of his interview, Dr. Michael Posner from the University of Oregon describes how general principles of brain development and brain function have been applied to educational practice. Dr. Posner specifically highlights the improved understanding of the cognitive processes in reading and executive attentional control as examples of how modern cognitive neuroscience can inform educational approaches. The interview was again conducated by Justin Mayes, a beginning graduate student in cognitive neuroscience at the University of Oregon.
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Ed Awh on Short-Term Memory Capacity (Video Interview)
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Edward Awh
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In this first of three video interviews Dr. Edward Awh from the University of Oregon is discussing the changes in our thinking about short-term memory capacity. Instead of the famous 7 /-2 capacity estimate by Miller, recent research using different short-term memory paradigms has shown that the actual number of items held in memory is smaller - in the range of 4 items.
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Ione Fine on Neuroplasticity - Part I (video interview)
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Ione Fine
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n this first part of her interview, Dr. Ione Fine from the University of Washington explains the basic mechanisms underlying neural plasticity - how the brain can change in response to the specific processing demands of an individual (e.g., by building expertise, after cortical lesions early in life, etc.). The interviewer is Jade Francetich, an undergraduate student of psychology at the University of Idaho. Enjoy
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David Strayer on Driver Distraction and Cell Phones (Video)
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David Strayer
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In this interview Dr. David Strayer from the University of Utah talks about his research on driver distraction and how cell phone use while driving impacts driving behavior. Using different empirical approaches ranging from observational studies to driving simulations in the laboratory, Dr. Strayer explains the role of inattentional blindness in the fourfold increase in crash risk when driving while talking on the cell phone. The interview was conducted at the University of Idaho by Mike Teske, beginning graduate student in human factors psychology. If you believe in multitasking without performance degradation watch this!
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Selective Attention (auditory demonstration) | Go Cognitive
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This demonstrations allows you to explore a number of variables relevant for selective attention. It provides the ability to create separate streams of verbal information (in this case digits) that you can listen to. You can choose one or multiple speakers, different spatial locations, and even situations where the same speaker's voice is present at different locations simultaneously. Your task is to monitor one speaker at a particular location, or a small number of speakers at a number of different locations, and indicate when a target digit has been spoken, while at the same time trying to ignore all of the other speakers, locations, and non-target digits. Playing around with the demonstration will help you experience the role of spatial attention and the importance of similarity among speakers in making the task easier or more difficult.
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Working Memory Capacity Test/Demo
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This is a small program that tests your working memory capacity for sequences of digits, shapes, or the results of simple math problems. It allows you to save the data from multiple "trials" as long as you haven't closed the program window. You can download the demo to use off-line on your own computer. Working memory is a critical, and more recent conceptualization of memory and has direct instructional relevance.
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Distance Education
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Diploma Mills: How to Identify and Avoid Fake Online Degrees - eLearners.com
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A diploma mill is a actually a business that makes a profit by disguising itself as a legitimate college, university, or school. A diploma mill (or "degree mill") will pose as a real university and rewards degrees without evaluating any (or very little) academic work from its "students." They make money by selling printed degrees and providing academic references and falsified transcripts to individuals who purchase degrees from them. (This is excellent and a must read for anyone looking to find distance education schools.)
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Distance Learning Glossary - eLearners.com
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A glossary of terms pertaining to distance learning and education. If you are just getting going on this topic, check it out.
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E - Learning
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Is an Online Degree Right For Me? Try the eLearners Advisor and Find Out! - eLearners.com
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The eLearners Advisor is a quick survey that asks you questions related to earning an online college education.
Your answers are instantly reviewed to evaluate your readiness for online education.
You will receive comprehensive results including feedback and suggestions about how you can be more successful as an online student, access to resources to help you, and assistance in finding an online degree that meets your needs.
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