Research & Training Blog

Welcome to the Landmark College Institute for Research and Training (LCIRT) blog — the mission of this blog is to provide an avenue of communication between LCIRT and educators/professionals interested in the latest research, resources, and news related to learning differences.

The infamous confusion corner street sign in Winnipeg. The sign shows four arrows crossing one another, each points to a different road.

In a traditional classroom, we have the luxury of answering clarifying questions and reminding students of the sequence of tasks, and we can provide lots of visual and verbal cues to help students stay organized and on-task. In an online environment, we don’t have the same opportunities to support students in the moment, so it’s incumbent on us to be intentional and consistent in how we present learning materials to them. Otherwise we risk creating unnecessary confusion and frustration; in other words: we can’t change the weather, or lighten traffic, but we can make sure the streets are well lit and there are signs to guide their way.

ADHD Executive Function Online Learning Professional Learning Resources

The Director of LCIRT, Dr. Ibrahim  Dahlstrom-Hakki gave a talk at the Sandbox Collaborative entitled "Removing Common Barriers to Learning: What are Common Sources of Unnecessary Cognitive Load and How Can You Address Them?"

Here is the abstract of the talk: Modern learning environments encompass a wide range of learning contexts and must address the needs of a diverse range of learners. However, many educational approaches continue to impose significant unnecessary cognitive processing loads on learners that impede their ability to succeed.

Click above to watch the entire talk.

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A visit from Dr. Chris Westbury

Dr. Chris Westbury, Professor of Psychology from the University of Alberta, in Edmoton, Alberta, Canada came to speak at Landmark College on Nov 21, 2016.  The title of his talk was: "Word Meaning, Emotion, and Reading Style.” A video of the talk is now available.

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