Research Reviews

Twice a month, we will post short summaries of some of the current L&D research. Check back here regularly to see what has been added!

Learner Engagement

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Research Update #9: Influences on Emotional, Cognitive, and Behavior Engagement in Workforce Learning
Research Update #9: Influences on Emotional, Cognitive, and Behavior Engagement in Workforce Learning

By Ruth Clark

Research Update #5: Assign Written Explanations After a Lesson with Diagrams
Research Update #5: Assign Written Explanations After a Lesson with Diagrams

By Ruth Colvin Clark

Research Update #4: Stimulate Engagement with Shifting Eye Gazes During Video Lessons
Research Update #4: Stimulate Engagement with Shifting Eye Gazes During Video Lessons

By Ruth Colvin Clark

Research Update #3: Benefits of Collaborative Learning
Research Update #3: Benefits of Collaborative Learning

By Ruth Colvin Clark

Research Update #1: Drawing Improves Learning by Teaching
Research Update #1: Drawing Improves Learning by Teaching

By Ruth Colvin Clark

Minimize extraneous mental load

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Research Update #2: Less Is More: Minimize Seductive Details
Research Update #2: Less Is More: Minimize Seductive Details

By Ruth Colvin Clark

Collaborative learning

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Research Update #3: Benefits of Collaborative Learning
Research Update #3: Benefits of Collaborative Learning

By Ruth Colvin Clark

Technology-based Instruction

Instructional Sequencing

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Research Update #8: Productive Failure Can Improve Conceptual Learning
Research Update #8: Productive Failure Can Improve Conceptual Learning

By Ruth Colvin Clark

Emotions and Learning