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Apr 15

Apr 15 Weekly Digest #104: Media Multitasking

For Students, For Teachers, For Parents, Digests

We have talked about the pros and cons of cell phones in classrooms, the importance of attention for learning, and how the presence of a cell phone reduces cognitive capacity. This week's digest provides some additional resources for understanding how ...

Apr 11

Apr 11 GUEST POST: Matching Learning Strategies to Learning Goals

Learning Scientists

For Researchers, For Teachers

We examined two learning strategies that are known to be effective: retrieval practice and worked examples. Retrieval practice involves recalling information from memory and activities such as taking practice tests, using flashcards and brain dumps are all...

Apr 8

Apr 8 Weekly Digest #103: Note-Taking Strategies

Learning Scientists

For Parents, For Researchers, For Students, For Teachers, Digests

In our last #LrnSciChat on Twitter, we discussed note-taking in length – see a summary of the Twitter chat here. In addition, Carolina wrote a blog post discussing the outcomes of the Note-Taking Twitter chat. However, we thought it would be useful to provide an overview of different note-taking strategies in form of a digest.

Apr 5

Apr 5 We Can All Use a Little Mindfulness

Megan Sumeracki

Learning Scientists Posts, For Teachers, For Students, For Researchers, For Parents

It's that time of year. Spring break is over, and we're approaching the home stretch of the school year. For many students and educators, this is one of the most stressful times of the year. I can certainly feel it myself and with my students, and I know I'm not alone. ...

Apr 3

Apr 3 GUEST POST: An Interview with an App Designer

Learning Scientists

Guest Posts, For Students, For Parents, For Teachers

SmartCards+ was created out of a personal interest to learn more effectively. My wife is a native Korean speaker and we decided after having kids to raise them speaking both English and Korean. I'm not Korean but I really wanted ...

Apr 1

Apr 1 GUEST POST: How to Study Poorly

Learning Scientists

Guest Posts, For Teachers, For Students, For Researchers, For Parents

Need to study for an exam, but you don’t care if you fail? Have to read a boring textbook, but want to remember as little as possible? Aiming to see if there is a grade lower than an F? Well then this is the perfect guide for you! With my almost award-winning guide, I can show you ...