RETRIEVAL PRACTICE AND FEEDBACK FOR READING COMPREHENSION Paul A. Kirschner & Mirjam Neelen Tips from two overview studies: Learners learn better when using practice tests and they remember a t…

Before we go any further, a big thank you to the many teachers who’ve put together content, often at a few days’ notice, to try keep learning going during these uncertain times. Over the past weeks, I’ve seen so much guilt expressed on Twitter and occasionally an attempt to do too much. This post is for you, teachers, to remind you that effective learning can be on the side of minimalism.

Low-intensity exercise triggers brain networks associated with cognitive control and attention processing, while high-intensity exercise activates networks involved in emotional processing.

"Paper or Tablet? Reading Recall and Comprehension"

In a survey of Advanced Placement and National Writing Project teachers, a majority say digital tools encourage students to be more invested in their writing by encouraging personal expression and providing a wider audience for their work.