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The Surprising (Potential) Benefits of Stress
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

We've known for years that people listen to good news...

Improve Your Syllabus & Lesson Plan With “Prior Knowledge”
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

By explicitly including prior knowledge in our lesson plans, we...

Play More Chess, Get More Smarts?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Some research suggests that general cognitive training -- through chess,...

Resources to Get Started with “Embodied Cognition”:
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

The field of embodied cognition has gotten increasing attention in...

Let’s Get Practical: When Should Students Self-Test?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

When should students self-test for maximum learning? Recent research suggests...

Attack of the Teenage Brain!: Understanding and Supporting the Weird and Wonderful Adolescent Learner by John Medina
Rebecca Gotlieb
Rebecca Gotlieb

John Medina, developmental molecular biologist and New York Times best-selling...

Nope: Brain Training Doesn’t Work, Volume 262…
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

A recent study reveal -- AGAIN --that "brain training" doesn't...

Fresh News on your Laptop Ban
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

In a college lecture course, divided attention caused by technology...

Helping Today’s Students Have More Open Minds
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

People who demonstrate "intellectual humility" are quicker to admit that...

Do Stress, Age, or Stereotypes Harm Your Working Memory?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

We write a lot about working memory here on the...

Why Do Piano Lessons Improve Language Skills?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Why do music lessons help with language skills? A recent...

Problems in Science Communication, Part II: Too Little Skepticism
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

I spoke at this month's Signs Summit in Chicago about problems...

Can a Quick Bicycle Ride Help You Learn Better?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Can exercise improve memory? That fascinating question has inspired a...

Your Brain Headlines of the Week
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Every week generates lots of interesting research in brain-world. These...

Reach for Greatness: Personalizable Education for All Children by Yong Zhao
Rebecca Gotlieb
Rebecca Gotlieb

Yong Zhao, University of Kansas Professor of education, has published...

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