Research-Backed Practices to Impact Students' Academic and Social-Emotional Growth By Erik Ofgang published 16 March 23 Educators shared research-backed strategies for promoting student learning based upon cognitive science.
What is Wikipedia and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 30 January 23 Wikipedia is a digital online encyclopedia that covers most topics and is volunteer maintained.
4 Tips for Outsmarting Your Brain From a Cognitive Psychologist By Erik Ofgang published 17 January 23 In his new book “Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning is Hard and How You Can Make it Easy,” Daniel T. Willingham shares study hacks for teachers and students
What is Snopes and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 9 December 22 Snopes is a fact-checking website that can help students in education to better navigate online media.
When Students Use Social Media As A Source By Erik Ofgang published 8 November 22 Use of social media as a research tool among students continues to increase
What is Checkology and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 2 November 22 Checkology is a news and media space that's safe for students to learn.
Free Fact-Checking Sites for Students and Teachers By Diana Restifo published 14 October 22 Fact-checking sites for students to research reports, papers, and more
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.
Why Silver Bullet Solutions Persist in Education By Erik Ofgang published 21 July 22 The quick-fix solutions promised by silver bullet interventions can distract from the more localized and complicated solutions schools really need, say experts.
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.
Students Less Likely to Be Suspended by Teacher of Same Race By Erik Ofgang last updated 18 May 22 New research finds that Black, Latino, and Asian-American students in New York City were about 3 percent less likely to be suspended if their teachers shared their racial or ethnic background.
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
Implementing Authentic Exploratory Research (AER) into Teaching By Michael Morrison & Jun Shen published 9 May 22 Authentic exploratory research provides an opportunity for reality-based learning
Growth Mindset: 4 Ways to Implement It In Class By Erik Ofgang published 6 May 22 Growth mindset works for specific students in specific instances but educators should be careful when implementing it, says David S. Yeager of the University of Texas at Austin.
The Superintendent Shuffle By Dr. Kecia Ray published 5 May 22 Finding a qualified school superintendent is a major challenge for school districts, now more than ever
Does Growth Mindset Work? By Erik Ofgang last updated 6 May 22 Does growth mindset really help students? The research has shown yes and no.
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.
How Blended Learning Can Drive Education in the Year Ahead By Dr. Kecia Ray published 12 January 22 Looking back at blended learning research and what we learned in 2021 can guide educators in the year ahead
