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Yearly Archives: 2016
The Cognitive Benefits of Quizzing Your Students
On some days, I just want my students to pay attention. Really, is this too…
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Messy Science: How to Prepare Students for the Real World...
Last year, a paper in Science led to a public spotlight on the scientific process….
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On the Bright Side: The Science of Good Stress
A Google image search for “stress” makes our culture’s attitude about the concept immediately clear….
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The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole...
Happiness, comfort, and mindful attentiveness to one’s surroundings seem like states we should all desire….
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Is Air Quality Affecting Your Students’ Performance?
It is difficult to argue that bad air isn’t bad for your health. Unlike many…
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Is Air Quality Affecting Your Students’ Performance?
It is difficult to argue that bad air isn’t bad for your health. Unlike many…
3 Ways to Confuse Students (And Why You Should)
Confusion is a powerful feeling. If it doesn’t turn to frustration, it can give rise…
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What we’re getting right – and wrong – about mindfulness...
Recently, my sister and I were watching a TV show that explored the minds and…
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A New Breed of Tools: Offline Digital Learning
Whether you want to learn to tie a tie or you want to learn about…
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Staff Pick: Untangling Adolescence
If you teach middle or high school—or if you parent teens—you have no doubt wondered…
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