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Parachutes Don’t Help (Important Asterisk)

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: November 17, 2020

A surprising research finding to start your week: parachutes don’t reduce injury or death. How…

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The Source of Student Motivation: Deeper than We Know?

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: November 10, 2020

Usually I blog about specific research findings that inform education. Today — to mix things…

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“But How Do We Know If It Works in the...

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: November 3, 2020

We’ve heard so much about retrieval practice in the last two years that it seems…

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“Sooner or Later”: What’s the Best Timing for Feedback?

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: October 27, 2020

Given the importance of feedback for learning, it seems obvious teachers should have well-established routines…

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The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of...

Rebecca Gotlieb
by: Rebecca Gotlieb
Posted on: October 21, 2020

The famous, well-replicated “still-face experiment” involves an infant and parent seated facing each other. After…

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Have I Been Spectacularly Wrong for Years? New Research on...

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: October 20, 2020

Long-timer readers know my weakness. I’m usually an easy-going guy. But if you want to…

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Meet the Keynotes: Stuart Shanker

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: October 17, 2020

What’s the difference between self-control and self-regulation? Dr. Stuart Shanker has written and thought about…

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Meet the Keynotes: Chloé Valdary

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: October 15, 2020

“The Theory of Enchantment is a social-emotional learning program that teaches individuals how to develop…

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“Rich” or “Bland”: Which Diagrams Helps Students Learn Deeply?

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: October 13, 2020

Colorful diagrams might raise students’ interest. What do those diagrams do for their learning? Continue reading →

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Meet the Keynotes: Mary Helen Immordino-Yang

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: October 11, 2020

If you’re as excited for our November conference as I am, you might want to…