Catherine Meilleur has over 15 years of experience in research and writing. Having worked as a journalist and educational designer, she is interested in everything related to learning: from educational psychology to neuroscience, and the latest innovations that can serve learners, such as virtual and augmented reality. She is also passionate about issues related to the future of education at a time when a real revolution is taking place, propelled by digital technology and artificial intelligence.


Learning and Forgetting: New Perspectives on the Brain

2021-05-05T11:38:57-04:002019/07/18|Articles, Catherine Meilleur, Learning, Neuroscience|

The brain is the most extraordinary of our organs, and although we are far from having unraveled all its mysteries, some of them have been exposed in recent years. The tools and approaches that allow us to explore it have made giant strides. Here are some current discoveries that should interest and surprise you!

[INFOGRAPHIC] Behind the Scenes of Motivation

2021-05-05T11:40:39-04:002019/07/12|Articles, Catherine Meilleur, Learning|

Motivation is a prerequisite for learning. It emanates from a cascade of processes and is influenced by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, including our personal history and experiences, our physiological state, and our environment.

Metacognition 101

2021-10-27T12:43:15-04:002019/07/05|Articles, Catherine Meilleur, Learning|

Based on its etymology, metacognition can be summarized by the ability to go "beyond" (meta) the "act of learning" (cognition). We all take advantage of it daily, in a more or less conscious way. However, developing metacognition is one of the best ways to improve the quality of your learning, regardless of its nature, and the first relevant exercise in this regard is to become aware of this ability.

[INFOGRAPHIC] Horizon 2030: Technology, Education and the Job Market

2021-05-05T11:43:49-04:002019/06/18|Articles, Catherine Meilleur, Society, Technology|

In the coming decade, technological advances are likely to fundamentally change society, starting with the job market and education. In order to better understand how to implement the "ideal class of 2030", Microsoft has conducted its research, the report of which has just been published.

[INFOGRAPHIC] 5 Ways for Optimal Communication in Online Training

2021-05-05T11:45:18-04:002019/06/14|Articles, Catherine Meilleur, Learning, Online, Technology|

In elearning, unlike classroom settings, learners and teachers must approach the technological environment as an intermediary. Despite its undeniable advantages, the latter can pose obstacles in terms of communication. However, whether in the way content is presented on the platform or in the exchanges between learners and the teacher, communication is an essential element for the success of any learning path.

[INFOGRAPHIC] Finding Your Spot in the Learning Zone

2021-05-05T11:48:22-04:002019/05/17|Articles, Catherine Meilleur, Learning|

When you are immersed in a learning adventure, it is normal to sometimes find yourself outside this state which certainly gives you a little dizziness, but which allows you to progress. This state is a so-called "learning" zone. However, this adventure, rich in emotions, also leads us to frequent less fertile areas. Here are some tips to get back on the right track of learning!

[IN DEPTH ANALYSIS] Why Are We Cheating?

2021-05-05T11:49:16-04:002019/05/14|Articles, Catherine Meilleur, Learning, Neuroscience, Research|

Cheating is circumventing or violating legal or moral rules, pretending to respect them, in order to take unfair advantage of them. Cheating is everywhere: we have all heard of scandals that have splashed the world of sport, business, politics, etc. Many of us would also have cheated at least once during our school years...

Online Training: 3 Strategies for Optimizing Learners’ Workload

2021-05-05T11:50:11-04:002019/05/09|Articles, Catherine Meilleur, Learning, Online, Stefan Krueger|

Whether we develop a traditional or online training, optimizing the learners’ workload is a delicate, but essential, process. It is necessary that the theoretical, as well as the practical content, allow the learners to achieve the objectives of the course without overloading them, at the risk of demotivating them.

[INTERVIEW] Is virtual reality accessible? We’re discussing it with a Ubisoft expert

2021-05-05T11:51:48-04:002019/04/30|Articles, Catherine Meilleur, Technology|

"With the Google Cardboard at 10-15 dollars, the VR has become very affordable... Has it been beneficial? Was it harmful? Maybe it helped to popularize it a little bit, to make it clear what it was..."

Virtual and Augmented Reality: 8 Uses in Universities

2021-05-05T11:52:32-04:002019/04/24|Articles, Catherine Meilleur, Jihan Rabah, Learning, Manasvini Narayana, Technology, Wynnpaul Varela|

What exactly are universities doing with virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR)? How do they use these highly sophisticated technologies in teaching, research and more? Here are 8 ways in which some of the most renowned academic institutions use VR and AR!

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