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Yearly Archives: 2018
Feeling the Possibilities: Virtual Reality and Teaching
Regular readers of this blog know that I like technology, but I’m not easily wowed…
The Mindset Controversy: Is It Time to Give Up?
Few theories have gotten more teacherly attention than Carol Dweck’s work on Mindset. As you…
The Neuroscience of Intelligence by Richard Haier
The Neuroscience of Intelligence explores intriguing ideas about the neuroscientific and genetic bases of intelligence…
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The Benefits (?) of Interactive Online Science Teaching
Few educational innovations have gotten more hype than online learning, and few have a more…
Alcohol and Learning: Does Drinking Harm Memory?
Back in October, I published one of the blog’s most popular articles: a summary of a…
STOP THE PRESSES: New Evidence Against Adult Neurogenesis
For years, neuroscientists believed that neural growth ended in childhood. In the 1960s, however, researchers found that adults could grow new neurons: an event called “adult neurogenesis.” As of this morning, this new orthodoxy might be switching back to the old one. Continue reading
Omega 3 Fish Oil Doesn’t Help, but Research Does
Contrary to their previous research, this team in Britain finds that Omega 3 fish oil doesn’t help students’ behavior or academic performance. These results are disappointing, but their willingness to double check their work this way is admirable. Continue reading
Despite the Skeptics, a Champion of Direct Instruction
In the debates between “progressive” and “traditional” educational theories, few arguments rage hotter than the…
Surfing Brain Waves to Better Concentration
What’s the difference between a gamma and a delta wave? Why do we care? This…
Does Pollution Really Harm Children’s Working Memory?
Pollution harms students’ working memory, both on their commute to school and in the classroom. Until we can solve this larger social problem, a less polluted route to school should be explored. Continue reading