Making Learning Simpler, not Easier
We should be striving to create simpler classrooms, not easier classrooms.
Tag: spaced practice
An Explicit Conversation with my Students
A great conversation with my students to discuss proper classroom and study habits.
The Value of Failure in the Classroom
The Value of Failure in the Classroom
Leveraging failures on formative assessment for learning
The Swiss Cheese Summary
An easily applicable/modifiable activity to assess student’s learning.
2 Evidence-Based Learning Strategies
The following article originally featured on Edutopia January 23, 2018 at the following link: https://www.edutopia.org/article/2-evidence-based-learning-strategies Spaced and retrieval practice help students
Simple Activity to Prepare Homework in the Classroom
I’ve written a bit about this before…homework. It isn’t a bad word. I see it discussed often on edutwitter. While
Less is More: Simple Formative Assessment Strategies in the Classroom
Simple formative assessment activities to improve the classroom and student learning.
A Review of Optimizing Learning in College: Tips from Cognitive Psychology
A review/summarization of a journal article that discusses how we learn and how students should study successfully.
Why Isn’t researchED More Popular in the US…Yet?
“ ‘I didn’t come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you
Easy Application of Spaced Practice in the Classroom
I’ve written at length about many learning strategies (dual coding and retrieval practice, for example) that positively impact our student’s
Homework Isn’t A Bad Word
How can homework be appropriately used to increase retention of material and foster proper study habits in students?