Monthly Archives: October 2017

The Pro-Homework Argument

The Effortful Educator, an 11th and 12th grade psychology teacher, outlines the research-based case…



Posted in L&B Blog | Tagged | Leave a comment
AdobeStock_36204426_Credit

Bright Screens and Sleep

Here’s a handy review of the effects that bright computer and tablet screens have on…



Posted in L&B Blog | Tagged , | Leave a comment
AdobeStock_9411229_Credit

5 Praises a Day

Back in May, a brief flurry of articles rose up (here, here, and here) around…



Posted in L&B Blog | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Working Memory Cheat Sheet

I write a lot about working memory on this blog. If you’d like a quick…



Posted in L&B Blog | Tagged | 1 Comment
AdobeStock_7570289_Credit

Technology in Schools: Beyond Anecdotes…

Because technology is everywhere, anecdotes about technology abound. Almost everyone in your school has opinions…



Posted in L&B Blog | Tagged | Leave a comment

TOP RESEARCHERS TO EXPLORE WAYS TO CREATE ENGAGING SCHOOLS OF...

MEDIA ADVISORY October 23, 2017 Contact: Kristin Dunay (781)-449-4010 x 104 [email protected] MERGING MINDS &…



Posted in News | Leave a comment
Bloom

Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion by Paul Bloom

“Empathy can motivate kindness to individuals that makes the world better.” Paul Bloom, the Brooks…



Posted in Book Reviews | Leave a comment
AdobeStock_68679724_Credit

Hands-on and Hands-off Learning

When we walk into a classroom, especially an early learning or elementary school one, manipulatives…



Posted in L&B Blog | Tagged | Leave a comment
Distracted Mind Cover

Consider the Squirrel…

If you have a chance, I highly recommend reading The Distracted Mind — especially if you’ll be…



Posted in L&B Blog | Tagged , | 2 Comments
AdobeStock_167868720_2_Credit

Action Video Games Harm the Hippocampus, Right?

Here’s a headline to get your attention: Action video games decrease gray matter, study finds….



Posted in L&B Blog | Tagged , , | Leave a comment