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Technology in Schools: Beyond Anecdotes…
Because technology is everywhere, anecdotes about technology abound. Almost everyone in your school has opinions…
Hands-on and Hands-off Learning
When we walk into a classroom, especially an early learning or elementary school one, manipulatives…
Consider the Squirrel…
If you have a chance, I highly recommend reading The Distracted Mind — especially if you’ll be…
Action Video Games Harm the Hippocampus, Right?
Here’s a headline to get your attention: Action video games decrease gray matter, study finds….
Meet the Speakers: Dr. Sapna Cheryan
This article is the first in an occasional series where I’ll introduce people who will…
We Need a Bigger Boat
Because working memory is so important for learning, and because human working memory capacity isn’t…
Exercise and Learning
Does even a short bout of exercise immediately after learning help form long-term memories? A…
Maturation of the Hippocampus
Why do adolescents learn and remember specific information more easily than younger children? We have,…