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What Helps After a Stressful Day? Mindfulness Apps or Digital...

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 12, 2019

A recent study comparing a mindfulness app to a digital game gives us helpful insight into de-stressing strategies. Continue reading →

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Flipping the Classroom: Asking the Right Question

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 9, 2019

When should teachers “flip the classroom”? A study from Finland offers helpful guidance… Continue reading →

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When Facing Dramatic Blog Headlines, Ask For Evidence

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 7, 2019

A recent blog claims that “exams damage teens’ mental health.” Before you accept that claim, you should check out its evidence… Continue reading →

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Welcoming Students by Welcoming Their Values

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 4, 2019

A simple free-writing assignment about values helped students feel more welcome in their school. Amazingly, as a result, some students did better in school. Continue reading →

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Sleep Is Essential. And, COMPLICATED.

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 1, 2019

Recent sleep research offers intriguing insights and opportunities for sleep and learning. Continue reading →

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A New Book on Dual Coding (That Redefines the Word...

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: August 29, 2019

Oliver Caviglioli’s genre-bending book both explains Dual Coding, and exemplifies Dual Coding in its structure and organization. You’ll think differently about teaching, and even about reading books. Continue reading →

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Obsessed with Working Memory: Resources

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: August 22, 2019

To complete our summer-long series exploring working memory, this post includes lots of handy resources to help you explore and discover more. Continue reading →

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Clarity for Learning: Five Essential Practices That Empower Students and...

Rebecca Gotlieb
by: Rebecca Gotlieb
Posted on: August 19, 2019

One of the most effective ways to enhance students’ learning is by clarifying what the…

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Teens Who Recognize Their Emotions Manage Stress Better. We Can...

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: August 15, 2019

New research identifies a potential source for depression in teenagers. We might be able to help… Continue reading →

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Obsessed with Working Memory: SOLUTIONS!

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: August 8, 2019

Once we anticipate and recognize working memory problems in our classrooms, teachers have many (MANY) flexible strategies to solve those problems. Continue reading →