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Digest #149: Mind-Wandering
Nov 12

Nov 12 Digest #149: Mind-Wandering

Learning Scientists
Digests, For Students, For Teachers

Despite our best intentions to stay focused, we may find our mind wandering from time to time. While there may be good reason for your mind to wander (see below!), It can certainly affect your ability to pay attention at crucial times. This week we've gathered resources on mind wandering.

VLOG: How To Take Notes In Class - A Video for Students
Oct 30

Oct 30 VLOG: How To Take Notes In Class - A Video for Students

Althea Need Kaminske
For Students, Learning Scientists Posts, For Teachers

In preparation for one of my classes next semester, I made a short video for students that summarizes the research on note taking. I wanted something that could be used as a short, stand alone video that students could watch and easily take away practical advice on how to take notes in class.

Digest #148: Engaging Students in Online Learning
Oct 22

Oct 22 Digest #148: Engaging Students in Online Learning

Learning Scientists
Digests, For Teachers

Online learning and teaching is the new normal in most educational institutions. Maybe your institution is taking a blended approach with a mix of online and face-to-face delivery or went all the way online teaching. Either way,…

Teaching APA Style: 7th Edition Template Papers
Oct 15

Oct 15 Teaching APA Style: 7th Edition Template Papers

Megan Sumeracki
Learning Scientists Posts, For Teachers, For Students, For Researchers

In 2016, I created a pair of template papers to assist in teaching my students APA style. The templates reflected the 6th edition of the APA manual. APA has since published a 7th edition of the publication manual. So, I updated the template papers to reflect APA 7th edition. I included notes …

Can We Boost Elaboration with Retrieval Practice?
Oct 8

Oct 8 Can We Boost Elaboration with Retrieval Practice?

Cindy Nebel
For Teachers, For Researchers, Learning Scientists Posts

Hot off the presses! This week I’m telling you about a new study that came out just last month which investigates how we could take generative activities like elaboration and give them the additional benefits of retrieval practice.

GUEST POST: An Interview with an Elementary School Teacher and Doctoral Student
Oct 1

Oct 1 GUEST POST: An Interview with an Elementary School Teacher and Doctoral Student

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

Quincey Farmer is an elementary teacher and administrator who has taught both domestically and abroad. He is an advocate of data-based instruction and evidence-based approaches. Quincey finds data particularly important as he transitions to a specialized role focused on identifying and nurturing …

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