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Just In Case: Improving Online Learning
We teachers benefit A LOT from research-based guidance, but we do have to acknowledge a few…
“Rich” or “Bland”: Which Diagrams Helps Students Learn Deeply? [Reposted]
Colorful diagrams might raise students’ interest. What do those diagrams do for their learning? Continue reading
Does Online Learning Work? Framing the Debate to Come…
I first published this blog post back in January. I’ve been seeing more and more…
How to Capture Students’ Attention for Online Readings (tl;dr)
When do students focus while reading online? When do they lose focus and let their minds…
“Students Switch Their Screens Every 19 Seconds.” Sort Of…
I recently read an arresting claim: when students have web browsers open, they switch their…
Active Learning Online: Five Principles that Make Online Courses Come...
The COVID-19 global pandemic has spurred a massive and rapid increase in online education. Although…
Does Online Learning Work? Framing the Debate to Come…
With news that several very effective vaccines will be increasingly available over the upcoming months,…
“Rich” or “Bland”: Which Diagrams Helps Students Learn Deeply?
Colorful diagrams might raise students’ interest. What do those diagrams do for their learning? Continue reading
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What’s the Ideal Size for Online Discussion Groups?
We’re all learning lots about online teaching these days: new software (Zoom), new vocabulary (“asynchronous”),…
Beyond “Tricks-n-Tips”: What does Cog Sci Tell Us About Online...
When it comes to online learning, don’t just “do this thing.” Instead, “think this way.” Continue reading