The SAR Method A more accessible understanding of memory and learning for the classroom and studying. September 25, 2023 1
Improving the Exit Ticket The exit ticket is an often used method of assessment in the classroom. But is it being use effectively? November 2, 2022 5
What Do Teachers Need to Know About Memory? What should teachers understand about memory and learning and how should that shape the classroom? July 12, 2022 2
Choke Points and Pitfalls in Studying A review of an incredibly accessible and useful journal article for students and teachers alike. January 27, 2022 7
The Rich Get Richer: Prior Knowledge and the Learning of New, Domain Specific, Information How does prior knowledge impact the learning of domain specific information? November 8, 2021 1
How ‘Google It’ Impacts Learners How is learning impacted by the availability of the internet? September 13, 2021 5
Principles to Improve the Effectiveness of Instructional Videos Five to-dos and one to-don't when creating instructional videos. July 31, 2020 5
A Better Retrieval Practice? There's evidence to support the use of diminishing cues retrieval practice in place of standard retrieval practice. May 18, 2020 4
Learning vs. Performance in the Classroom Are you measuring learning or performance with assessment in the classroom? May 16, 2020 3
Five Pillars of the Cognition Conscious Classroom Presentation Video, notes, and slides from a presentation I led. May 15, 2020 2
A Swell(er) Chat with My Students How we solve a problem can show our level of understanding. November 18, 2018 4
Relationships and Learning: Clarification on a Popular Quote How important are relationships on learning? Depends on what you mean by relationship. May 9, 2018 11
The Myth of Passive Learning Does passive learning exist? Does it create a false sense of learning? March 16, 2018 12
Assumptions about Learning in the Classroom How does assumption of learning affect the classroom? How can teachers and students work to avoid assuming in the classroom? March 9, 2018 6
A Discussion about Learning in the Classroom A discussion with students about learning and knowing when we've learned. January 9, 2018 4
The Pyramid of Myth This article discusses the myth of the learning pyramid; providing anecdotes and research to dispel the myth. November 29, 2017 38