All in For Teachers
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.
In preparation for one of my classes next semester, I made a short video for students that summarizes the research on note taking. I wanted something that could be used as a short, stand alone video that students could watch and easily take away practical advice on how to take notes in class.
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,…
In 2016, I created a pair of template papers to assist in teaching my students APA style. The templates reflected the 6th edition of the APA manual. APA has since published a 7th edition of the publication manual. So, I updated the template papers to reflect APA 7th edition. I included notes …
Hot off the presses! This week I’m telling you about a new study that came out just last month which investigates how we could take generative activities like elaboration and give them the additional benefits of retrieval practice.
Quincey Farmer is an elementary teacher and administrator who has taught both domestically and abroad. He is an advocate of data-based instruction and evidence-based approaches. Quincey finds data particularly important as he transitions to a specialized role focused on identifying and nurturing …
