“Students Simply Cannot Improve”: Handwritten Notes vs. Laptop Notes

I disagree with the title of this blog post. I believe students CAN improve at…



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Elementary school students sit on a carpet and listen to a story from their teacher.

A Skeptic Converted? The Benefits of Narrative

Let’s imagine that I tell you about a cool new research finding: singing helps students learn!…



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Visual Thinking by Temple Grandin

Many of us think with words, solving problems and imagining scenarios by coding information verbally….



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The Rare Slam Dunk? Blue Light Before Bed

I spend A LOT of time on this blog debunking “research-based” certainties. No, handwriting isn’t…



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When Experience Contradicts Research: The Problem with Certainty

A friend recently told me about his classroom experience using mindfulness to promote thoughtful and…



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