Physically Distributed Learning (Edwin Hutchins, 1990s) – the idea that cognition is not confined to the mind alone but is distributed across the body, tools, environment, and social context. Physically Distributed Learning emphasizes how learners use physical and spatial resources to support thinking and problem-solving.
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Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2025). “Physically Distributed Learning” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.
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