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Early Thoughts on A.I. Research in Schools
I hope that one of my strengths as a blogger is: I know what I…
Teachers’ Professionalism: Are We Pilots or Architects?
I recently attended a (non-Learning-and-the-Brain) conference, and saw a thoughtful presentation that included a discussion of…
The Benefits (and Perils) of Thinking Hard
Back in 2010, Professor Dan Willingham launched a movement with his now-classic book Why Don’t Students…
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Learning Goals Reconsidered (No, Not THOSE Learning Goals)
I’ve been discussing a topic with colleagues in recent months, and want to share my…
Incremental Steps with Growth Mindset
The field of education often races to extremes, and the field of Growth Mindset has…
Even More Questions (3rd of a Series)
This blog post continues a series about research into questions. I started with questions that…
The Best Way to Teach: When Clarity Leads to Muddle
Most teachers want to be better teachers. You’re probably reading this blog for research-based guidance on…
A Smartphone Has, and Is, a Mirror Function
A recently published study looks at the role that ADULTS play in their children’s phone…
Again with the Questions (Second of a Series)
Three weeks ago, I started a short series of blog posts about asking questions. After…