On Implicit Learning and Memory | The Genius Who Failed as a Student and Struggled as a Professor

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April 21, 2025

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What Teachers Should Know about Implicit Learning and Memory

Stephen L. Chew

Teachers focus on developing students’ conscious learning and understanding of concepts, but there is a whole other dimension of mental life that teachers also influence: implicit thought and memory. Read More

The Genius Who Failed as a Student and Struggled as a Professor

Pete Burkholder

Did you know that arguably the greatest intellect ever to live—a person whose name is synonymous with genius—was a lousy student who struggled to land an academic position? Read More

Using AI to Add the Power of Choice in Online Discussion Boards

Jami Monico

In online discussion board conversations, it can be challenging for students to offer different perspectives when they are all answering the same question. Similarly, instructors may struggle to develop engaging questions. Turning to AI can help. Read More

A Framework for Increasing Critical Thinking, Student Engagement, and Knowledge Construction in Online Discussions

Laurie Berry and Kristin Kowal

Online discussions can often feel like busywork or small talk. Providing structure is one way to elevate them from surface-level information sharing to higher levels of knowledge construction. Read More

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