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The Benefits (?) of Interactive Online Science Teaching
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Few educational innovations have gotten more hype than online learning,...

Alcohol and Learning: Does Drinking Harm Memory?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Back in October, I published one of the blog's most popular...

STOP THE PRESSES: New Evidence Against Adult Neurogenesis
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

For years, neuroscientists believed that neural growth ended in childhood....

Omega 3 Fish Oil Doesn’t Help, but Research Does
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Contrary to their previous research, this team in Britain finds...

Despite the Skeptics, a Champion of Direct Instruction
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

In the debates between "progressive" and "traditional" educational theories, few...

Surfing Brain Waves to Better Concentration
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=20&v=8CejGESrRkc What's the difference between a gamma and a delta...

Does Pollution Really Harm Children’s Working Memory?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Pollution harms students' working memory, both on their commute to...

Investigating Mindfulness: How Do We Know Its Benefits?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

We would, of course, like to see studies with larger...

Sleeplessness Harms Women’s Thinking More Than Men’s?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

You can understand why this study lit up my twitter...

Neuroplasticity and Myelin: Fascinating Brain Mysteries
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Neuroplasticity and myelin are critical for the brain's lifelong development,...

The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Rebecca Gotlieb
Rebecca Gotlieb

In their new book The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate...

Motivation vs. IQ: Which Is More Important?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

In the "motivation vs. IQ" debate, the Gottfrieds' research suggests...

Surprise! The Unexpected Outdoor Class Advantage
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

But do your students have a point? Might there be...

Getting the Best Advice about Learning
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Occasionally I try to persuade people that neuroscience is fantastically...

You Are Not a Nile Grass Rat…
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Teachers should pay close attention to neuroscience and psychology research...

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