One of the main impacts of learning theory is on engineering. Systems that learn from examples to perform a specific task have many applications 6. For instance, a system may be needed to recognize ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American To read the headline accompanying Ibbotson ...

Theoretical physicists use machine-learning algorithms to speed up difficult calculations and eliminate untenable theories—but could they transform what it means to make discoveries? Theoretical ...

In education, as in psychology, clarity matters. Yet in everyday conversations about teaching and learning, terms like learning theory and pedagogy are often used interchangeably. Phrases such as “We ...

Vygotsky died young but his theories continue to resonate today Fact checked by Emily Swaim Lev Vygotsky was a seminal and pioneering Russian psychologist best known for his sociocultural theory. He ...

Around 70 million people – including Bill Gates – have signed up for the language learning app Duolingo. The app has received plenty of media attention, and its creators claim that it can help anyone ...