News tagged with instructional technology


Energy drinks do not make youngsters smarter, study finds

Drinking one energy drink has no effect whatsoever on the cognitive performance of secondary school pupils. This is the conclusion reached by University of Twente psychologist Pascal Wilhelm (department of Instructional Technology) ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 10, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Brain study reveals how successful students overcome math anxiety

Using brain-imaging technology for the first time with people experiencing mathematics anxiety, University of Chicago scientists have gained new insights into how some students are able to overcome their fears and succeed ...

Neuroscience created Oct 20, 2011 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Video games may help with boys' classroom struggles

Studies during the past decade have shown elementary school boys are struggling -- falling behind academically while also being diagnosed with learning disabilities and getting in trouble at school at far greater rates than ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 05, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0