You teach your heart out. Really just knock it out of the park. Then you ask a question students should know the answer to … and nothing. What's going on?

What Creativity Isn’t Schools don't kill creativity...they enable it. https://t.co/Udu23xrjer

If there’s a way for students to take a shortcut when learning, they’ll usually take it. I’m not so sure they understand how that shortcut negatively impacts learning long-term. Here’s a short video w...

Student behavior is contagious in the classroom. What behaviors are your students catching?

I was recently asked to consider one piece of advice I'd give to teachers. And, after thinking about it for a bit, I guess I'd suggest doing less, not more. More may be too much.

When and how do I introduce my students to learning strategies?

A classroom strategy to enhance multiple choice questioning.

Just because a catchy educational quote or image makes us feel good (or confirms our already established beliefs) doesn't mean it is based in fact or logic.

Teachers should think a little more like Sherlock Holmes in their classroom to improve attention and learning.

Teachers should think a little more like Sherlock Holmes in their classroom to improve attention and learning.

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No matter your subject or student's level, here are three practices to avoid in the classroom.

The roots of knowledge and learning provide the nourishment necessary for creativity and innovation to flourish.

How does the classroom seating arrangement impact student behavior?

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ALT: a man in a suit and tie is laughing and saying `` no comment '' while sitting at a table .

In building taller buildings, architects and engineers cannot ignore the foundation. In teaching our students, we cannot ignore the foundation.

Don't allow students to assume they know something. Make them prove it to you...and themselves.

If there's a way for students to take a shortcut when learning, they'll usually take it. I'm not sure they understand how that shortcut negatively impacts learning long-term.

If there’s a way for students to take a shortcut when learning, they’ll usually take it. I’m not so sure they understand how that shortcut negatively impacts learning long-term. Here’s a short video where I explain how I talk with my students about this, including some useful analogies, to help them to see that the mental effort is worth it in the long run.

If there's a way for students to take a shortcut when learning, they'll usually take it. I'm not sure they understand how that shortcut negatively impacts learning long-term.

How do you know when you've had a great day of teaching?

Sometimes innovations aren't very...innovative. What makes an innovation in education worthwhile?

What is the Ikea effect and are you letting this bias derail your instruction?

I am begging the internet to stop using this popular quote about relationships out of context.

On how many student's understanding of studying is flawed...and a conversation we can have with them to help them improve.

A simple and adaptable activity that maximizes the effectiveness of multiple-choice questions.

ALT: a blonde woman singing jesus take the wheel in a vevo video

How important are relationships on learning? Depends on what you mean by relationship.

Are inattentive behaviors contagious in the classroom?If so, how do they negatively impact students?

No matter your subject or student's level, here are three practices to avoid in the classroom.

Place yourself back in the student's seat and remember what it's like to be the learner. You'll be a better teacher for it.

Can multiple-choice questions provide opportunities for learning superior to questions requiring recall of information?

How is the illusion of multitasking negatively impacting students' learning?

How is the illusion of multitasking negatively impacting students' learning?

Just because a catchy educational quote or image makes us feel good (or confirms our already established beliefs) doesn't mean it is based in fact or logic.

A review of an incredibly accessible and useful journal article for students and teachers alike.