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Dr Cris Castro
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Juan C. Castro-Alonso. Rewarded hubby & daddy. Educational psychology, multimedia, STEM, biochemistry, spatial working memory. Asst. Professor at University of Birmingham (UK), Author, Speaker, Editor, Consultant
Check out our keynote speakers for the 17th International Cognitive Load Theory Conference (ICLTC2026)
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See you in Birmingham!
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Keynote Speakers - International Cognitive Load Theory Conference 2026 (ICLTC)
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October 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Listen to our new podcast episode!
In this special podcast episode 🎙, we celebrate EARLI’s 40th anniversary with a conversation with its founder, Erik de Corte. Join us as we revisit the association’s origins and explore how it carved out its own path. Tune in for an inside look at how it all began.

👉 Listen here: bit.ly/42Y8IoH
September 30, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Listen to our new podcast episode!
In this special podcast episode 🎙, we celebrate EARLI’s 40th anniversary with a conversation with its founder, Erik de Corte. Join us as we revisit the association’s origins and explore how it carved out its own path. Tune in for an inside look at how it all began.

👉 Listen here: bit.ly/42Y8IoH
September 30, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Now accepting submissions for the International Cognitive Load Theory Conference 2026!
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Deadline is 15th December.
See you in Birmingham next year!
@psmona.bsky.social
Abstract Submission - International Cognitive Load Theory Conference 2026 (ICLTC)
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September 29, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Copilot is the new Clippy, so annoying!
September 27, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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September 25, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The International Cognitive Load Theory Conference 2026 dates are now published!
Deadline to submit is 15th December.
See you all in Birmingham next year!
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IMPORTANT DATES - International Cognitive Load Theory Conference 2026 (ICLTC)
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September 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Another EARLI early session starting
@earlioffice.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 6:36 AM
40 years and running!
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August 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
EARLI 2025 about to begin!
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August 25, 2025 at 7:42 AM
EARLI2025, here we go!
#Earli @earlioffice.bsky.social
August 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
RIP Ozzy
Ozzy Osborne
1948 - 2025
July 23, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Now with 3 key keynote speakers!
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July 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
And you name it president, twice!
We really need to have a conversation with the guy who says “it’s a plane!!” When he sees Superman flying. That guy is having trouble.
July 12, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Visit the webpage for current details!
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July 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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You can still submit your contribution to this Special Issue about cognitive load theory!
June 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
You can still submit your contribution to this Special Issue about cognitive load theory!
June 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
As Neruda wrote: "You are here. Oh, you do not run away. You will answer me to the last cry"
June 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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"The key takeaway point is that matching teaching with students’ learning preferences has very little impact, and many more effective interventions exist....An important message from this article is that..." (1/3) #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky
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Learning Styles, Preferences, or Strategies? An Explanation for the Resurgence of Styles Across Many Meta-analyses - Educational Psychology Review
The persistence of learning styles as a concept in educational discourse and research is paradoxical, given the overwhelming evidence discrediting the matching hypothesis, the notion that aligning…
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June 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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See you all in Austria!
A new episode of the EARLI Research Stories Podcast has been released!

Join our podcast hosts, as they sit down with the co-presidents of the upcoming #EARLI2025 conference for a rich and engaging conversation.

Listen now via the following link!

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June 16, 2025 at 9:51 AM
See you all in Austria!
A new episode of the EARLI Research Stories Podcast has been released!

Join our podcast hosts, as they sit down with the co-presidents of the upcoming #EARLI2025 conference for a rich and engaging conversation.

Listen now via the following link!

creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ear...
June 16, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Happy Father's Day!
June 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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I’ve seen a few variations of this making the rounds. I like this one best.

I don’t know who the original artist is but thank you to them.
June 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Gold!
June 1, 2025 at 6:58 AM