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October 2, 2025 — In addition to this week's NewsBreaks article and the monthly NewsLink Spotlight, Information Today, Inc. (ITI) offers Weekly News Digests that feature recent product news and company announcements. Watch for additional coverage to appear in the next print issue of Information Today.
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Lucidea Looks at Evidence-Based Alternatives to Learning Styles
Lauren Hays writes the following in “Library Instruction: Learning Styles Are Out, Evidence-Based Practices Are In,” a blog post for Lucidea:I recently watched a series of Google videos on how college students can use Gemini in their academic work. In one, the presenter suggested that students could use Gemini to learn in their preferred ‘learning style’ (paraphrased). I couldn’t help but shake my head—despite substantial evidence debunking the concept, the myth of learning styles continues to persist in educational conversations. … Whether or not you are familiar with the research on learning styles, you may be wondering why I am raising the issue. The reason is simple: incorporating teaching strategies unsupported by evidence can be harmful to learners. For more information, read the blog post.
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