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Learning Myths

Popular beliefs about studying held up against what the research actually shows.

A student in glasses and a sweater studying at a computer, with an open book beside her.
Learning Myths6 min read

Visual, auditory, kinesthetic — a myth

Why sorting people into visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners is one of education’s most stubborn myths — and what really…

A person at a desk surrounded by multiple devices and papers, using a phone
Learning Myths5 min read

Why Multitasking Is a Myth?

Multitasking is treated as a useful skill, yet your brain never really works in parallel. See what actually happens to…

A woman traveling reads handwritten notes, sitting with a travel bag against the backdrop of a station or airport.
Learning Myths5 min read

Why reading notes is a Waste of time?

Familiar pages and colorful highlighters create an illusion of knowledge. Here’s why passive reading fails at the worst possible moment.