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We have observed that isolated humor can be distracting, but integrating humor into the educational lesson can improve educational outcomes by increasing the germaine cognitive load that is responsible for learning. This concept is discussed in the pepers belo.

A paper on using humor to teach Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) - Hu, D.; Lefton, L.; Ludovice, P.; “Humor Applied to the STEM Classroom” Systems Research and Behavioral Science (2016).

A paper on the improvement of learning outcomes via increased germane cognitive load by integrating humor into the STEM classroom.- Plumley, J.; MacNair, D.; Newstetter, W.; Ludovice, P; “Integrated Humor in the Engineering Classroom Using Isomorphic Mapping” J. Engineering Education(submitted).