Information Foraging Theory (Peter Pirolli, Stuart Card, 1990s) – a perspective on how humans seek, evaluate, and consume information by maximizing gains (useful information) while minimizing costs (time, effort). Information Foraging models behavior similarly to animals foraging for food.
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Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2025). “Information Foraging Theory” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.
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