Last week we had an interesting Twitter chat (#LrnSciChat) on the benefits and challenges of teaching students how to code. We thought it would be nice to follow up that Twitter chat with a digest on this topic…
All in Digests
Digest #151: Education Podcasts
Of course we love reading and think that blogs are great. But, we also love podcasts! Podcasts are a great way to digest information on the go. It can also be nice to take a break from screens, step outside and get moving while listening to a podcast. We have our own, The Learning Scientists Podcast, and …
Learning Scientists' Greatest Hits
In celebration of our 500th post (wow!) and 5 years as the Learning Scientists, we decided to reminisce on some of our blog highlights…
Digest #150: How To Read An Academic Paper
In the past few weeks, my students (Carolina here) have repeatedly asked for resources on how to best read scientific papers. When you are given academic articles to read, you may be inclined to read them from beginning to end. However,…
Digest #149: Mind-Wandering
Despite our best intentions to stay focused, we may find our mind wandering from time to time. While there may be good reason for your mind to wander (see below!), It can certainly affect your ability to pay attention at crucial times. This week we've gathered resources on mind wandering.
Digest #148: Engaging Students in Online Learning
Online learning and teaching is the new normal in most educational institutions. Maybe your institution is taking a blended approach with a mix of online and face-to-face delivery or went all the way online teaching. Either way,…