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How We Learn: Why Brains Learn Better Than Any Machine…...

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

What is learning and how do we accomplish it? Stanislas Dehaene, a cognitive neuropsychologist and…

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Beyond Retrieval Practice: The Benefits of Student-Generated Questions

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: April 18, 2020

Is it better to have students ANSWER questions or to ASK question? Recent research from Germany provides a helpfully specific way to think about study strategies. Continue reading →

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An Exciting Event In Mindfulness Research [Repost]

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

I’ve been reviewing old posts, looking for information that might be particularly helpful in today’s…

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Dr. Kurt Fischer: A Tribute

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

Professor Kurt Fischer changed my professional life. If you’re reading this blog, odds are good…

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Pure Inquiry, Guided Inquiry, and PISA

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: March 30, 2020

A recent study looking at PISA data gives a fresh perspective on the Inquiry Learning debate. Continue reading →

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The Neuroscience of Retrieval Practice

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

We know THAT retrieval practice helps students learn. It would be really cool to know what difference it makes in the brain. Well, we’re starting to learn… Continue reading →

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Good Morning, I love You: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practice to...

Rebecca Gotlieb
by: Rebecca Gotlieb
Posted on: March 24, 2020

Shauna Shapiro, expert in mindfulness and compassion, recently authored Good Morning, I love You: Mindfulness…

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Beyond “Tricks-n-Tips”: What does Cog Sci Tell Us About Online...

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: March 22, 2020

When it comes to online learning, don’t just “do this thing.” Instead, “think this way.” Continue reading →

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Beyond the Mouse: Pointing in Online Learning [Repost]

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: March 19, 2020

As teachers across the country prepare to move our work online, I’ve been looking over…

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What Do Teachers Get Right About Cognitive Science?

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: March 16, 2020

A new report from Deans for Impact offers us valuable insight into teachers’ understanding — and misunderstanding — of cognitive science. Continue reading →