Dynamic Learning

What is knowledge?

It might not be what you think it is

Jun 29 • 

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A curious side effect of curiosity

What’s the secret to aging well?

Jun 1 • 

Marc Smith

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May 2025

Anxious learners work harder to achieve the same result.

Cognitive load and Attentional Control Theory.

May 4 • 

Marc Smith

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January 2025

Why prior knowledge doesn't always help

There's a tendency to think of prior knowledge as having a wholly positive impact on current and future learning, but learning is complex, and our…

Jan 5 • 

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November 2024

The Problem With Boxes

I have a problem with boxes.

Nov 30, 2024 • 

Marc Smith

Elements of Surprise

How surprise might enhance learning

Nov 23, 2024 • 

Marc Smith

The Spacing Effect

Timing is everything (at least in the lab)

Nov 17, 2024 • 

Marc Smith

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August 2024

December 2023

April 2022

#20: Bridging the divide

The role of executive function

Apr 19, 2022 • 

Marc Smith

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#19: The Uses & Abuses of Nostalgia

A curious phenomenon seeped into social media recently, prompted by the sudden rise in the cost of living and, particularly, fuel prices: Some people…

Apr 12, 2022 • 

Marc Smith

#18: Transfer: High Roads & Low Roads

...and ping-pong balls

Apr 5, 2022 • 

Marc Smith

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