Self-explanation is a process by which learners generate inferences about causal
connections or conceptual relationships. A meta-analysis was conducted on research that …

Generating explanations for oneself in an attempt to make sense of new information (ie, self-
explanation) is often a powerful learning technique. Despite its general effectiveness, in a …

A common intuition is that instruction is most effective if it takes into account (a) that learners
are different, and (b) that they change as they learn. But learners differ in a great many ways …

How do people learn in subject areas, such as reading, writing, mathematics, science, and
history, and how can we help people learn, using instructional methods such as feedback …

Multimedia learning environments combine multiple sources of information (eg, text,
diagrams, and simulations) to help students master cognitively challenging domains …

In 2009, we reported on a new Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS) technology, example-
tracing tutors, that can be built without programming using the Cognitive Tutor Authoring …

Develo** and maintaining constructive engagement is a crucial challenge in learning by
watching videos. AVW-Space is an online video-based learning platform which enhances …

Providing quiz questions has emerged as a powerful means to support learning. However, it
is still unclear whether adaptive practice quizzing will enhance beneficial effects in authentic …

While virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technologies are being used for military medical
training and beyond, these component technologies are oftentimes utilized in isolation …

Imagine a graduate student who has conducted experiments on how to exploit cognitive
science effects for meaningful learning. This chapter presents the historical roots of the self …