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11 Psychological hacks using fonts

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Designers swear by the importance of fonts. They often see what most people overlook. At the superficial level, it could feel like fonts are about the beauty of the written word. But, as designers say, 'It reflects the character of writers and their written word. It is deeper than looks and can make or break a word.' In this short post, I'll summarize the research insights on typography from the brain sciences. Specifically, I've summarized the effect of typography on perception and memory. If you are hoping to find what psychological sciences say about fonts, you've come to the right place. Incoming research insights. Note: This is almost like a review of Literature. I've cited over 15 studies to draw insights. Ugly is not bad if it is useful Use Psychology to choose your fonts What is typography? Typography is the collective features that make up the style of printed material. This includes: Font style (Sans-Serif, Serif, Monospace, etc.) Font size Letter spa...

Teaching aids and Instructional materials- tools for teachers and students

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Psychologists, designers, educationalists, and many professors around world work on improving the quality of education because a lot depends on the education of a whole generation. The resources a teacher uses while teaching play a role in how students learn. Motivation, stimulation, retention, interest, actionable learning, etc. can vary based on how the act of teaching occurs. In this article, I'll be covering how the teachers of tomorrow can leverage digital interactions and technology to facilitate learning. Traditionally speaking, we are talking about teaching aids and Instructional materials. Teaching aids and Instructional materials Teaching aids (TAs):  Teaching aids are objects (such as a book, picture, or map) or device (such as a DVD or computer) used by a teacher to enhance or enliven classroom instruction (Merriam-Webster). They could be audiovisual teaching aids such as videos and guest lectures or tactile like 3D models. Instructional materials (IMs):  Instructi...