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Beyond the Mouse: Pointing in Online Learning [Repost]
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

As teachers across the country prepare to move our work...

What Do Teachers Get Right About Cognitive Science?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

A new report from Deans for Impact offers us valuable...

Overcoming Potential Perils of Online Learning [Repost]
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

In June of 2019, I wrote about Dr. Rachael Blasiman's...

Does Teaching HANDWRITING Help Students READ?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Should schools teach handwriting? Do handwriting lessons help students read?...

The Big Six: A Grand Summary
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

You'd like a handy summary of cognitive science principles relevant...

Cold Calling and Bad Pizza
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Teachers get contradictory advice about "cold calling." Well designed research...

Training in Effective Skepticism: Retraction Watch
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

You're looking for a new source for effective skepticism. Look...

Are “Retrieval Practice” and “Spacing” Equally Important? [Updated]
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

A recent study with college precalculus students helps us understand:...

How to Help Struggling Readers?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

A surprisingly simple reading strategy produces remarkable benefits for struggling...

Revisiting Our San Francisco Conference
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

I had planned to write a post describing our most...

Kid Confidence: Help Your Child Make Friends, Build Resilience, and Develop Real Self-Esteem by Eileen Kennedy-Moore
Rebecca Gotlieb
Rebecca Gotlieb

Letting go of the concern “am I good enough” and...

Sharing the Learning and the Brain Experience with Colleagues
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

A handy new document helps teachers understand and apply cognitive...

“The” Effect of “Exercise” on “the Brain”
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

A month ago, I wrote about a Twitter feud focusing...

Welcome to San Francisco!
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

We can't wait to see you at our conference this...

Interested in Action Research? Try This Instead
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

We don't do a lot of cross posting here at...

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