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Library & information science

Dreaming of the Internet on Paper Cards: The Mundaneum

The Mundaneum was a vast index-card archive founded in Brussels by Belgian lawyers Paul Otlet and Henri La Fontaine to gather the world’s knowledge in one place. This article cover

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Education

Building a Foothold for Learning: Scaffolding

Scaffolding is a teaching strategy that gives learners temporary support for tasks they cannot yet do alone and gradually removes it as their abilities grow. This article covers it

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Design

The Odd One Out Stays in Memory: The Von Restorff Effect

The Von Restorff Effect is the principle that among similar items, the one that differs is remembered best. This piece covers Hedwig von Restorff’s 1933 experiment, four contrast d

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Design

Modular Design: The Key to Efficiency and Consistency

Design does more than pursue visual beauty; it plays an important role in maximizing information communication and the user experience. In this process, the concept of a 'module' h

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Statistics

An Easy Guide to Understanding Reliability and Validity

Reliability and validity always come up when studying surveys in statistics, marketing, or opinion polling. This guide uses two illustrated examples, shooting and makeup, to make t