The way people make decisions often seems irrational. One explanation for this behavior is that they seek evidence that confirms what they already believe, a phenomenon called 'confirmation bias'. But new research in open-access ...
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Nov 11, 2016
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A University of Michigan researcher has collaborated on the creation of a mobile app that will help young children in China learn English.
Social Sciences
Jun 23, 2015
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New apps developed for children come online every day and many of them are marketed or labeled as "educational" - but how can we tell which of these thousands of apps will actually help children learn? A comprehensive new ...
Social Sciences
Apr 20, 2015
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The Walt Disney Co. is launching a new line of learning tools designed to help parents encourage kids 3 to 8 to learn outside of school. Disney Imagicademy begins with a series of mobile apps but will later expand into other ...
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Dec 4, 2014
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Meet the digital diapered set. As mere babes devour more and more online media while being baby-sat with the help of the Internet, the crib is becoming America's new tech incubator. And as app developers and gadget makers ...
Consumer & Gadgets
May 27, 2014
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Virginia Tech researchers are testing a new mobile software app that will allow school children visiting historic sites to learn in new, interactive ways via augmented reality.
Software
May 5, 2014
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A Web-based math tutoring system developed by a University of Arizona professor is now available as a convenient iPad app.
Social Sciences
Nov 5, 2013
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Researchers at UWE Bristol have developed an app for smartphones designed to help students and other users manage their anxiety.
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Jul 18, 2013
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