Mind Wandering

Mind wandering in Video-Based learning: Self-Regulated learning and student responses in a naturalistic setting

Video-based learning is a prevalent instructional method in higher education. Although video offers increased flexibility for learning, students face inherent challenges in …

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Daniel Ebbert

The (Un)Conscious Learner: How Meta-Awareness Influences Self-Regulated Learning and Mitigates Task-Unrelated Thoughts

This theoretical article examines the relationship between self-regulated learning and task-unrelated thoughts (TUTs) through the lens of metacognition. Grounded in Winne's COPES …

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Daniel Ebbert

The Mind's Wanderlust: A Meta-Analysis of Mind Wandering, Task-Related Interference, and Learning

Students engaged in learning experience both on and off-task thoughts. Prior research has focused on task-unrelated thoughts (TUT or mind wandering). However, off-task thoughts may …

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Daniel Ebbert

Exploring self-regulated learning and off-task thoughts during video-based learning

Mind wandering is a ubiquitous cognitive experience. In the higher education context, mind wandering can negatively impact student knowledge gain when students lack a level of …

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Daniel Ebbert

From Distraction to Reaction: Exploring Self-Regulated Learning and Off-Task Thoughts in Online Learning from Videos

Self-regulated learning (SRL) plays a crucial role in online learning success. However, students inevitably encounter off-task thoughts (mind wandering or task-related …

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Daniel Ebbert

Addressing Mind Wandering in Video-Based Learning: A Comparative Study on the Impact of Interpolated Testing and Self-explanation

Task-unrelated thoughts are a common experience for students that negatively impact learning outcomes. In the context of learning from videos, research has attempted to mitigate …

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Daniel Ebbert

Self-regulated learning and off-task thoughts in online learning: Investigating the interaction during learning from videos

Self-regulated learning is critical for success in online learning. However, students inevitably experience off-task thoughts (mind wandering) that can disrupt learning. Although …

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Daniel Ebbert