--- title: August 2024 description: The Learning Brain News covers topics such as the latest research, technology, Autism, Auditory Processing Disorder, Memory, ADHD and Attention and Dyslexia. We also give away a free resource and recommend a book of the month. --- [Skip to content](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/august-2024#main-content) [![LearnFast](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LearnFast_logo.png?width=196&height=100&name=LearnFast_logo.png)](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://www.learnfasthq.com/connect) [Contact us](https://www.learnfasthq.com/connect) ![Learning Brain News Header-1](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hubfs/Learning%20Brain%20News%20Header-1.png "Learning Brain News Header-1") Welcome to the August 2024 Learning Brain News. Every month the Learning Brain News team sorts through a large list of new research papers, articles and commentaries to select the most interesting items for you to read. Included this month:  Remembering, Thinking, Teaching Mathemetics, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Social Media Bans, and Sci-Fi Books. Enjoy, The Learning Brain News Team  ###### Latest Research [![Mental Effort](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ai-generated-brain8066855_1280.jpeg?width=1280&height=451&name=ai-generated-brain8066855_1280.jpeg "Mental Effort")](https://neurosciencenews.com/mental-effort-stress-27515/) ### Hurts to Think: The Unpleasant Truth About Mental Effort New research suggests that mental exertion is often associated with unpleasant feelings such as stress and irritation, challenging the notion that people enjoy mentally demanding tasks. Despite the discomfort, people still engage in challenging tasks for potential rewards, indicating that the motivation may lie in the benefits rather than the effort itself. [Learn more](https://neurosciencenews.com/mental-effort-stress-27515/) --- [![Eye tracking](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/search-768328_1280%20eye%20magnifying%20glass-1.png?width=1280&height=496&name=search-768328_1280%20eye%20magnifying%20glass-1.png "Eye tracking")](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240802132842.htm) ### Eye-Tracking Study: Insights Into Learning Mathematics Eye-tracking allows studying aspects that cannot be seen, for example, the thinking processes of a student solving a mathematical problem. Researchers have integrated eye-tracking into education and are using the technology to radically improve the teaching of mathematics. [Learn more](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240802132842.htm) --- ###### What's On ![Conference](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Conference%20Screenshot%202024-05-11%20at%201.55.06%20PM-1.png?width=1000&height=195&name=Conference%20Screenshot%202024-05-11%20at%201.55.06%20PM-1.png "Conference") ###### UNITED KINGDOM #### International Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning  Edinburgh, 26-27 September 2024 A physical and digital conference about Distance Teaching and Learning. [Learn more](https://isar.org.in/event/index.php?id=2468309) --- ###### SOUTH AFRICA #### Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association Conference  Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, 2-4 October 2024 The Conference theme is Universities as change agents in society: Imagining social innovation for sustainable futures. [Learn more](https://hetl.mandela.ac.za/) --- ###### AUSTRALIA #### Australian International Education Conference  Melbourne, 22-25 October 2024 This conference provides opportunities for networking & learning and attracts attendees from Australia and overseas. [Learn more](https://ieaa.org.au/IEAA/IEAA/Events/External-Event.aspx?EventKey=EVE221024) --- ###### AUSTRALIA #### Action Learning - Action Research Conference Sydney, 7-8 November 2024 An inter- and trans-disciplinary conference on action research, action learning and participative practice. [Learn more](https://alarassociation.org/events/conferences/alara-2024-conference) --- ###### Technology [![artificial intelligence](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/robot-couple-1087699_1280-1.png?width=1280&height=430&name=robot-couple-1087699_1280-1.png "artificial intelligence")](https://www.eenewseurope.com/en/ant-insights-lead-to-robot-navigation-breakthrough/) ### Ant Insights Lead to Robot Navigation Breakthrough How can insects go so far beyond their homes and still find their way? The answer to this question is not only relevant to biology but also to making the AI for tiny, autonomous robots. [Learn more](https://www.eenewseurope.com/en/ant-insights-lead-to-robot-navigation-breakthrough/) --- ###### Memory [![memory](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/brain-7283928_1280-2-1.png?width=1280&height=451&name=brain-7283928_1280-2-1.png "memory")](https://neurosciencenews.com/episodic-memory-formation-25713/) ### How Your Brain Remembers: How Episodic Memories Form The brain is constantly storing new experiences that it has to integrate into the jumble of existing memories. Surprisingly, it does not overwrite previous memory traces in the process. [Learn more](https://neurosciencenews.com/episodic-memory-formation-25713/) --- ###### ADHD [![ADHD](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/medications-1853400_1280.jpeg?width=1280&height=364&name=medications-1853400_1280.jpeg "ADHD")](https://www.additudemag.com/effects-of-methylphenidate-atomoxetine-executive-function-adhd-study/) ### ADHD: Stimulant & Non-Stimulant Medication Almost Equal in Improving Executive Function Non-stimulant medication is nearly as effective as stimulant medication at improving executive function in children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in May by Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews. [Learn more](https://www.additudemag.com/effects-of-methylphenidate-atomoxetine-executive-function-adhd-study/) --- ###### The Learning Success Blog [![Oppositional Defiant Disorder](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-511648317yelling%20boy-1.jpeg?width=1000&height=338&name=iStock-511648317yelling%20boy-1.jpeg "Oppositional Defiant Disorder")](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/5-signs-of-oppositional-defiant-disorder-4-ways-to-help-an-odd-child) ### 5 Signs of Oppositional Defiant Disorder & 4 Ways to Help an ODD Child Does your child argue a lot?  Do they seem to anger easily? Is this behaviour worrying you? It could be quite normal – just a phase your child is going through. On the other hand they may have oppositional defiant disorder, also known as ODD. There are five signs which can point to ODD, according to Dr Martha Burns. In a conversation on the Learning Capacity Podcast, she described the signs and discussed how to help a child who has this disorder. [Learn More](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/5-signs-of-oppositional-defiant-disorder-4-ways-to-help-an-odd-child) --- ###### Free Download [![learning](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/boys%20school%20classroom-1.jpeg?width=1000&height=358&name=boys%20school%20classroom-1.jpeg "learning")](https://363641.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/363641/Pdf/Learning_how_to_learn_ebook.pdf) ### Learning How to Learn Ebook Children go to school to learn. For each year of schooling there is a curriculum that has to be delivered by their teachers. The curriculum is the "what" of education. Of course we want our students to learn “what” is delivered by the curriculum. But education is more than the “what”. It must include the “how” of learning. Read about the “how” of learning, why it’s important and what needs to be done to help students learn how to learn in this eBook by neuroscientist and educator, Dr Martha Burns. 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