Myths About Learning
Younger People Multitask Better
Young colleagues look like natural multitaskers. The brain charges everyone the same small fee for each switch.
Myths About LearningTen Thousand Hours Makes an Expert
Practice matters a lot. How we practice, and who gives us feedback, matters just as much.
Myths About LearningDigital Natives Learn Differently
Growing up with smartphones makes people at ease with devices. Judging information is a skill we can all learn, at any age.
Myths About LearningFeedback Always Helps
A classic review of 131 studies shows what makes feedback help: a clear focus on the task.
Myths About LearningBrain Training Makes You Sharper at Work
Brain games make us better at brain games. For skills at work, practicing the real task helps most.
Myths About LearningShe’s a Right-Brain Thinker
The two halves of the brain have their specialties. For logic and creativity, we all use both.
Myths About LearningI’m a Visual Learner
Our preferences for how we learn are real. The best format usually comes from the content itself.
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