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The Hidden Lives of Learners
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Many times over the last several years, I've heard enthusiastic...

To 600, and Beyond…
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Wordpress informs me that this is the 601st article I've...

My Detective Adventure: “VR Will Transform Education”
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

A friend recently sent me a link to an article...

How Teachers Can Use Neuroscience in Education
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

I recently saw two very different looks at neuroscience and...

Warning: Misguided Neuroscience Ahead
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

I recently ran across a version* of this chart: As...

Thrivers by Michele Borba
Erik Jahner, PhD
Erik Jahner, PhD

Michele Borba begins this book by making a very important...

The Limitations of Retrieval Practice (Yes, You Read That Right)
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Last week, I wrote that "upsides always have downsides." That...

Upsides Always Have Downsides: “Side Effects” in Education Research
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Here at Learning and the Brain, we believe that research...

Getting the Details Just Right: Retrieval Practice
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Can we ever research a topic too much? Can we...

Walking Promotes Creativity? A Skeptic Weighs In…
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

When teachers try to use psychology research in the classroom,...

ADHD and Asperger Syndrome in Smart Kids and Adults by Thomas Brown
Erik Jahner, PhD
Erik Jahner, PhD

In ADHD and Asperger Syndrome in Smart Kids and Adults:...

The Most Important 5 Minutes in Class: The Primacy/Recency Effect
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

As we put our lesson plans together, we teachers want...

Working Memory in Everyday Life
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Imagine this scenario: you’re standing in the CVS toothpaste aisle,...

Earworms and Sleep: What Will They Research Next?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Just last week, I spoke with middle- and upper-school students...

“No Cameras Allowed:” Does Taking Pictures During Lectures Benefit Learning?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Should students use cameras to take pictures of boardwork? My...

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