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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…

The Great Exam Debate: A Conversation with a Colleague
A colleague recently reached out to ask me about research into the benefits and perils…

Do Gestures Improve Learning? Baby Steps Toward a Conclusion
The idea that “gestures improve learning” has be increasingly popular in recent years. I first…
Questions, Questions (First of a Series)
Because teachers spend so much time asking questions, we’d be grateful if we had research…

Experts, Expertise, and Teachers (and Students!)
Researchers often focus on experts and expertise. And bloggers like me often follow their leads….

Do Fidget Spinners Help Children with ADHD?
Good news: cognitive science research can be SPECTACULARLY useful in guiding and informing teachers. Less…