Let it Chafe (a Little)
A lesson full of head-scratching, mistakes, and questions might ultimately deliver much more than one where everyone “gets it.”
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Cognition
Schemas vs. Models
Though cognitive schemas and mental models are highly related, they’re not the same. High time to distinguish between the two and use them properly.
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Rethinking Cognitive Load Theory for Collaborative Learning
Collaborative learning isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. When poorly designed, it adds confusion and waste. But when rooted in what we know about cognition and instructional design, especially through the lens of Collaborative Cognitive Load Theory, it becomes a powerful tool for learning.
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Schemas, Chunking and Working Memory
How do we manage to process and retain complex or lengthy information—such as sentences, problem-solving steps, or visual configurations—when our WM capacity is so limited?
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Epistemology or Pedagogy: That Is the Question
The paper – Epistemology or Pedagogy: That Is the Question – was always available online, but I recently saw that the site (Lexiconic) was no longer active. As I had seen in the past that many people still used and appreciated the paper, I decided to add it to my own site.
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Crystal Ball: Educational Research for the Future
Norman Reid’s article, Educational Research for the Future, takes a critical look at the state of educational research and discusses its impact on teaching and learning.
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It Don’t Come Easy
It’s our nature to try to make things easier for others. As parents, we want to make things easier for our children than they were for us. And as teachers, we’re taught that it’s our job to make learning as easy and effortless as possible.
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Why Handwriting Still Matters in a Digital World
With tablets and keyboards becoming the tools of modern classrooms, handwriting might seem like an outdated skill. But did you know that teaching children to write by hand can actually shape how their brains develop?
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Desirable difficulties and cognitive load: Three authors solve a non-existent problem
After reading this article I thought: Another worthless article presenting and then solving a non-existent problem.
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Learning Styles Are More Toxic Than We Thought
Thinking that a student has a particular learning style influences thinking about their academic potential and their abilities.
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