In today’s post I want to talk about another challenge that results from having our daily routines and work/study environments upended: time management. Even under ideal circumstances, time management can be challenging…
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Book Review: How Learning Happens (Kirschner & Hendrick)
A few weeks ago, Paul Kirschner contacted us and said that he co-wrote a new book with Carl Hendrick and wondered whether we would be interested in reviewing it in form of a blog post. So, here I am now, sitting in my living room: laptop on my lap, book by my side, and ready to do this…
Elaboration as Self-explanation
Last month (January 2020) I was in Queensland, Australia working with teachers, students, and parents at Brisbane State High School. I had the pleasure and opportunity to run two days worth of workshops with all of the staff in the high school, as well as a session with some of the students and …
Learning “Useless” Things in School is (Usually) NOT Useless
I’ve seen a steady stream of memes like this one on my Facebook news feed. Understandably, students are frustrated when they enter the “real world” and feel as though they weren’t adequately prepared for some of the practical life skills they needed…
Teaching Effectiveness vs. Teaching Evaluations
For most of us who teach in higher education, the end of the semester means administering teaching evaluations and can be a bit stressful for some. However, the beginning of each semester means reading those evaluations. In theory, these evaluations would allow us to see our courses through …
How to Choose the Right Way to Study for You: Advice for Students
There are a plethora of apps, games, and study tips for students ranging from well meaning advice from other students to flashy games from tech companies. How can you tell what is and is not worth your time? There are no hard and fast rules, but I do have some advice for students who want to take control of their learning and use the right study tools for them.