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Make Working Memory Work For You
This is part 4 in a series on what we know about how we learn and how this knowledge should inform how we teach. The
Facts About Assisted Writing Feedback
A mix of artificial intelligence and natural language processing drives the development of these tools, and today some programs like NoRedInk claim that half of
Using Elaboration In The Classroom
Jesse Finafrock is a middle school science teacher who recently tried out the science of learning-based approach of elaboration. Elaboration is the technique of helping
Why Does Retrieval Practice Work?
This is part 3 in a series on what we know about how we learn and how this knowledge should inform how we teach. The
Elaborate On A Way To Improve Learning
This is part 2 in a series on what we know about how we learn and how this knowledge should inform how we teach. The
Hurdles Of Practicing Learning Science
This is part 1 in a series on what we know about how we learn and how this knowledge should inform how we teach. The
How Mixed Up Practice Helps Learning
Math instruction has changed drastically over the years from rote practice and memorization as the primary methodology, to instructional strategies that promote a more conceptual
Why Learning Styles Are Wrong
While dual coding has scientific evidence backing it’s use, while learning styles has been repeatedly tested and shown not to improve learning. As I’ve mentioned
Talking To Yourself Can Help You Learn
When University of Illinois psychologist Brian Ross enrolled in a computer science course, it had been a long time since he’d even taken a class.