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Early Thoughts on A.I. Research in Schools
I hope that one of my strengths as a blogger is: I know what I…
Again with the Questions (Second of a Series)
Three weeks ago, I started a short series of blog posts about asking questions. After…
Getting the Details Just Right: Retrieval Practice
As we gear up for the start of a new school year, we’re probably hearing…
“Seductive Details” meet “Retrieval Practice”: A Match Made in Cognitive...
Here’s a common problem: your job today is to teach a boring topic. (You don’t think…
The Limitations of Retrieval Practice (Yes, You Read That Right)
Last week, I wrote that “upsides always have downsides.” That is: anything that teachers do…
How To Make Sure Homework Really Helps (a.k.a.: “Retrieval Practice...
Most research focuses narrowly on just a few questions. For instance: “Does mindful meditation help…
Getting the Order Just Right: When to “Generate,” When to...
When teachers get advice from psychology and neuroscience, we start by getting individual bits of…
Let’s Get Practical: What Works Best in the Classroom?
At times, this blog explores big-picture hypotheticals — the “what if” questions that can inspire…
To Grade or Not to Grade: Should Retrieval Practice Quizzes...
We’ve seen enough research on retrieval practice to know: it rocks. When students simply review…
“Compared to What”: Is Retrieval Practice Really Better?
When teachers turn to brain research, we want to know: which way is better? Are handwritten…