Education Conferences

A closeup of a man sitting with his forearms resting on his legs; his hands are tensely knotted.

Finding a Framework for Trauma

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: January 5, 2025

Although education itself encourages detailed and nuanced understandings of complex ideas, the field of education…

A college age student smiling and raising her hand to ask a question.

How to Reduce Mind-Wandering During Class

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: December 29, 2024

I recently wrote a series of posts about research into asking questions. As noted in the…

A head made up of multiple colored puzzle pieces. The head is open at the top and back

Executive Functions “Debunked”?

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: December 22, 2024

As long as I’ve been in this field – heck, as long as I’ve been…

honesty

Honesty by Christian Miller

Erik Jahner, PhD
by: Erik Jahner, PhD
Posted on: December 18, 2024

At first glance, honesty might seem like a straightforward, even mundane topic. When I picked…

A young child types on a laptop; a small robot points out answers on a see-through screen that hovers between them

Early Thoughts on A.I. Research in Schools

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: December 15, 2024

I hope that one of my strengths as a blogger is: I know what I…

A woman seated in a small airplane cockpit with her hands on the yoke

Teachers’ Professionalism: Are We Pilots or Architects?

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: December 8, 2024

I recently attended a (non-Learning-and-the-Brain) conference, and saw a thoughtful presentation that included a discussion of…

A triangular yellow road sign reading "Hard Work Ahead." the sign has a large hand print on it, and smudges of dirt or grime.

The Benefits (and Perils) of Thinking Hard

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: December 1, 2024

Back in 2010, Professor Dan Willingham launched a movement with his now-classic book Why Don’t Students…

A man and woman sit across a small table talking with each other. He shrugs his shoulders in puzzlement, she points in irritation.

Learning Goals Reconsidered (No, Not THOSE Learning Goals)

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: November 24, 2024

I’ve been discussing a topic with colleagues in recent months, and want to share my…

awe

Awe by Dacher Keltner

Erik Jahner, PhD
by: Erik Jahner, PhD
Posted on: November 21, 2024

We often center our lives around familiar emotions like joy, sadness, anger, anxiety, or disgust,…

Incremental Steps with Growth Mindset

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: November 17, 2024

The field of education often races to extremes, and the field of Growth Mindset has…