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The Limitations of Retrieval Practice (Yes, You Read That Right)
Last week, I wrote that “upsides always have downsides.” That is: anything that teachers do…
Upsides Always Have Downsides: “Side Effects” in Education Research
Here at Learning and the Brain, we believe that research can improve education. Specifically, research…
Getting the Details Just Right: Retrieval Practice
Can we ever research a topic too much? Can we reach a point where, well,…
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Walking Promotes Creativity? A Skeptic Weighs In…
When teachers try to use psychology research in the classroom, we benefit from a balance…
The Most Important 5 Minutes in Class: The Primacy/Recency Effect
As we put our lesson plans together, we teachers want to know: are some minutes…
Working Memory in Everyday Life
Imagine this scenario: you’re standing in the CVS toothpaste aisle, trying to decide. You think…
Earworms and Sleep: What Will They Research Next?
Just last week, I spoke with middle- and upper-school students about learning. We all know…
“No Cameras Allowed:” Does Taking Pictures During Lectures Benefit Learning?
Should students use cameras to take pictures of boardwork? My high school students know my…
It’s Funny (but It’s Not): Our Instincts about Learning are...
Every now and then, research is just plain funny. Here’s the story: If you’ve spent…
Test Anxiety: How and When Does It Harm Students?
When our students learn, we naturally want them to show us what they’ve learned. Most schools…