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Obsessed with Working Memory: SOLUTIONS!
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Once we anticipate and recognize working memory problems in our...

Good Dog! Goodbye, Dog…
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

The New York Times is reporting the death of Chaser,...

When Parents Teach Reading, Do They Also Promote Math Skills?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

New research from England gives parents insight into the relationship...

The Mindset Controversy: Carol Dweck Speaks…
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Carol Dweck has responded to recent concerns about her Mindset...

Obsessed with Working Memory: Identifying Overload
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Because working memory overload interferes with learning, teachers should be...

Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning by Linda Darling-Hammond and Jennie Oakes
Rebecca Gotlieb
Rebecca Gotlieb

Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning by renowned education scholars, Linda Darling-Hammond...

Naps In Schools (Just Might) Improve Classroom Learning
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

I like a good nap. I'm not sure there's such...

Does Banning Classroom Technology Improve Engagement? Learning?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

A study looking a technology ban in a classroom yielded...

Critical Thoughts on Teaching Critical Thinking
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

We can teach critical thinking within disciplines -- especially when...

Obsessed with Working Memory: Anticipating Overload
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Once we can define working memory and understand its importance,...

Growing Mindsets in Argentina?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

A study with 12th graders in Argentina highlights an important...

Obsessed with Working Memory, Part II
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Working memory allows students to hold and combine information. (We...

Beyond the Mouse: Pointing in Online Lectures
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

When teachers use gestures appropriately in online learning, students learn...

Obsessed With Working Memory: Part I
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

When I attended my first Learning and the Brain conference, I...

Does Smartphone Addiction Boost Anxiety and Depression?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Despite all the scary headlines, research on cell-phone usage relies...

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