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A Smartphone Has, and Is, a Mirror Function

A recently published study looks at the role that ADULTS play in their children’s phone…



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Hidden Brilliance by Lynn Kern Koegel & Claire LaZebnik

As parents and educators, we often find ourselves trying to mold children into the expectations…



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Again with the Questions (Second of a Series)

Three weeks ago, I started a short series of blog posts about asking questions. After…



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The Great Exam Debate: A Conversation with a Colleague

A colleague recently reached out to ask me about research into the benefits and perils…



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Do Gestures Improve Learning? Baby Steps Toward a Conclusion

The idea that “gestures improve learning” has be increasingly popular in recent years. I first…



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