Principals Don’t Have Huge Impact on Grades, According to New Study By Erik Ofgang published 22 August 22 The influence principals have on student grades, whether positive or negative, might be overrated, suggests new research.
Teachers Love 4-Day School Weeks. Do They Work? By Erik Ofgang published 8 August 22 Four-day school weeks are increasingly being offered as a way to recruit teachers, but the research is mixed on the advantages and disadvantages of the schedule.
Reading Comprehension Can Predict College Success By Erik Ofgang published 28 June 22 For a new study, researchers looked at 26 previous studies and a total of 25,090 students and found that differences in reading comprehension could explain 8.4 percent of the variation seen in college grades.
The Metaverse: 5 Things Educators Should Know By Erik Ofgang published 11 May 22 As the metaverse draws increasing attention, a team of leading researchers has put together an evidence-based guide for educators
Mindfulness Training Shows Promise for Teachers in New Study By Erik Ofgang published 14 April 22 A randomized control trial found teachers who received mindfulness training had less job-related stress and anxiety
VR in Education: Potential and Barriers for Effective Use By Erik Ofgang published 4 April 22 Children’s use of virtual reality (VR) seemed to increase during lockdown but was most effective when incorporated with supporting materials that contextualized the VR experience.
When Students Prepare to Teach, They Learn Better. Here’s Why By Erik Ofgang published 15 March 22 When students prepare to teach a subject, they learn it more effectively. A new study provides a blueprint for incorporating the benefits of student teaching without taking up class time.
5 Teaching Tips Using Brain Science By Erik Ofgang last updated 14 February 22 Beth Rogowsky, a professor at Bloomsburg University, shares tips from her book on brain science and teaching.
