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Education & Learning

Teaching, training, curriculum and edtech.

parenting psychology self esteemJul 1, 20264 min

Digital Dilemma: Are We Equipping Students for a Technology-Driven Future?

A growing concern among parents and educators questions whether students are being adequately prepared for an increasingly digital world, with new research revealing rising teen anxiety about social media's impact and the rapid emergence of AI companions reshaping how young people interact.

ai cognitive architecturesJun 30, 20265 min

Unlocking Potential: Clarifying Common Misconceptions About Early Literacy

Many parents are uncertain on how to best support their child's developing literacy. This article debunks five prevalent myths—such as the idea that reading is a natural process—and offers actionable, evidence-based practices to foster foundational literacy skills.

ai businessJun 29, 20263 min

How $320 Million in Gameplay Data Is Teaching AI to Be Embodied

General Intuition’s $320M round isn’t about robotics—it’s about using millions of hours of human gameplay, with precise button-press data, to teach AI what it means to be embodied in the world.

certificationsJun 29, 20265 min

CISSP Exam Prep at $19.99: Covers All 8 Domains for $749 Fee

The CISSP exam costs $749, and most prep courses run thousands. This bundle covers all 8 domains with over 21 hours of content for $19.99 — how to study effectively without spending a fortune.

perfectionism psychologyJun 29, 20263 min

Why Today's College Students Are Terrified of Getting It Wrong

A 35-year analysis of 82,000 students reveals perfectionism isn't a personality flaw—it's a rational response to economic collapse and inequality.

ai psychologyJun 26, 20266 min

The Paradox of AI-Assisted Learning: Why Superior Grades Don't Always Equal Understanding

An exploration of a recent 30-month study of over 26,000 students, revealing how reliance on generative AI for homework can lead to a decline in exam performance due to cognitive offloading, and how to use AI as an aid for learning, not a shortcut.

digital mental health techJun 25, 20263 min

Navigating the AI Frontier: Professional Practice Without Traditional Training

How healthcare and research professionals can bridge the AI skills gap by balancing ethical frameworks, human oversight, and adaptive learning—especially in rehabilitation contexts where formal AI training is absent.

ai psychologyJun 22, 20265 min

The Evolution of Language: How AI Models Mimic Child Learning Hierarchies

New research indicates that artificial neural networks, when structured like learning children, independently evolve language patterns through iterated learning, highlighting the critical role of network depth in acquiring linguistic structure.

cognitive techJun 22, 20263 min

How Language Evolves for Learnability in AI and Humans: The Iterated Learning Revolution

A new study bridges deep learning and cognitive linguistics, revealing how language structure emerges through iterated learning in deep neural networks—mirroring the developmental milestones of children and uncovering fundamental principles of learnability.