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Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

My Twitter feed is suddenly awash with one of those...

You Should Not (or Should) Let Your Students Take Pictures of Slides
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Back in October, I wrote a blog post about a...

Beware the Experts: The Danger of Popular Science Writing
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Here's a little expert advice on nutrition: Michael Phelps --...

Think, Pair, Share: Does It Help? If Yes, Why?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

On some days, I find myself drawn to esoteric research...

A Mind for Numbers by Barbara Oakley
Erik Jahner, PhD
Erik Jahner, PhD

A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and...

Cultural Field Trips: Do They Really Enhance SEL?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Here at Learning and the Brain, we like research-informed teaching...

Should We Teach Math and English the Same Way?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Because we teachers are a busy lot, we sometimes want...

When Prior Knowledge Bites Back: The Dangers of Knowing Too Much
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

In this blog, we typically highlight the benefits of prior...

Practical Advice for Students: How to Make Good Flashcards
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Flashcards feel to me like a research sweet-spot. In the...

Belonging by Geoffrey Cohen
Erik Jahner, PhD
Erik Jahner, PhD

Geoffrey Cohen, a professor of Psychology at Stanford University, explores...

ChatGPT and Beyond: The Best Online Resources for Evaluating Research Claims
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

If we're going to make "research-based" claims about education --...

“Seductive Details” meet “Retrieval Practice”: A Match Made in Cognitive Heaven
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Here's a common problem: your job today is to teach...

Starting Class with “Prequestions”: Benefits, Problems, Solutions
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

We’ve known for many years now that retrieval practice works....

The Trad/Prog Debate Gets Weird
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Few debates rage hotter in education circles than that between...

CHATTER BY ETHAN KROSS
Erik Jahner, PhD
Erik Jahner, PhD

The founder and director of the Emotional and Self-Control Laboratory...

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