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Yearly Archives: 2017
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Emotion: Cognition’s Rudder
We are not rational beings. In fact, many aspects of our cognition are inherently emotional….
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Skepticism Improves Innovation
Greg Ashman is enthusiastic about research, and yet skeptical about innovation. Ashman’s argument resonates with me…
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Gender Differences in Dyslexia Diagnoses
It has long been true that men are diagnosed with dyslexia more often than women….
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The Potential Perils of Google
You have heard before, and will doubtless hear again, that students don’t need to memorize…
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The Most Concussive High School Sport?
Brain research can be thrilling; it can be useful; it can be confusing. This article…
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If You’re Reading this Blog, You’re Part of the Solution
Dr. Savo Heleta, a scholar at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, argues that scholars should devote…
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Movin’ on Up
This New York Times article offers a handy overview of research into the importance of…
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More Brain Horsepower?
This article summarizes the current debate — call it a “controversy” — about brain training….
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Share Your LEARNING AND THE BRAIN Stories
While you’re at Learning and the Brain, we’d love to hear your story. What have…
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Learning and the Brain Stories, #2
Curiosity and Play: Snowflakes and Standards by Dr. Debbie Donsky Common themes ran throughout the…
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