The Curse of Expertise: Why ‘Common Sense’ Isn’t Common
Reading time, 5 minutes: Why do experienced people mistake expertise for common sense?
Tag: Cognitive Load Theory
State of the Nation: The Science of Learning in Classrooms
Reading time, 2 minutes: What do teachers really know about the science of learning?
The Largest Teacher Database on Science of Learning
Reading time, 2 minutes: What if we could help teachers use cognitive science more easily?
Science of Learning: What’s Happening in Students’ Brains?
Reading time, 2 minutes: Can brain scans help improve classroom teaching and learning?
Adaptive Teaching Strategies Without Extra Work!
Reading time, 3 minutes: Are you being asked to “do adaptive teaching” as if it’s a new initiative?
Podcast 147: Cognitive Load Theory in Practice
Reading time, < 1 minuteWhy do some teaching strategies overwhelm students?
️ Podcast 146: The Memory Toolkit
Reading time, < 1 minuteHave you ever wondered why students forget so much of what we teach them?
How To Strengthen Working Memory
Reading time, 2 minutes: Why does memory matter in every classroom?
Encourage Students To Use ‘No Opt Out’ During Questioning!
Reading time, 2 minutes: Why should teachers consider encouraging students to ‘opt-out’ during questioning?
50 Signs You Are A Teacher Geek!
Reading time, 3 minutes: How do you know if you are a teacher-geek?
Cognitive Load Theory: 20-Years Later …
Reading time, 2 minutes: What is cognitive load theory, and has it had any impact on teaching?
Cognitive Load + Motivation: When is Learning Effortful?
Reading time, 2 minutes: Is it time for teachers to redefine effort?