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Even More Good News about Mindfulness
A second recent study, this one correlating mindfulness with academic progress, gives us further hope that mindfulness can help our students and our school. Continue reading
Trying to Prove Yourself Wrong
What should you do when you find evidence that contradicts your beliefs about teaching? Well, you can start by following Blake Harvard’s example… Continue reading
Flipping the Classroom: Asking the Right Question
When should teachers “flip the classroom”? A study from Finland offers helpful guidance… Continue reading
Obsessed with Working Memory: SOLUTIONS!
Once we anticipate and recognize working memory problems in our classrooms, teachers have many (MANY) flexible strategies to solve those problems. Continue reading
Naps In Schools (Just Might) Improve Classroom Learning
I like a good nap. I’m not sure there’s such a thing as a bad…
Does Banning Classroom Technology Improve Engagement? Learning?
A study looking a technology ban in a classroom yielded puzzling results, and insightful recommendations. Continue reading
Decorating the Classroom: How Much Is Too Much?
Teachers decorate classrooms for many reasons — especially to make students feel at home. Recent research, however, suggests that too much decoration distracts students’ attention an interferes with their memory. When it comes to classroom decoration, there can indeed be too much of a good thing. Continue reading
Design Thinking: How Does It Work In The Classroom?
A careful study of design thinking finds modest successes — especially for students who have struggled in school. Continue reading
“But I Study Much Better With My Music On”
Yet another study shows that background music — especially music with lyrics — makes reading comprehension harder, not easier. We study best in silence. Continue reading
Overcoming Potential Perils of Online Learning
Typical at-home distractions can indeed interfere with online learning. Happily, researchers have suggestions on how best to mitigate these problems. Continue reading