April 17, 2019

This is THE podcast for the science of learning, tech tools, and more

April 17, 2019/ Pooja K. Agarwal

The podcast, Teaching in Higher Ed, is a must-listen. We mean it. Seriously. Bonni Stachowiak faithfully shares the science of learning, tech tools, and more. She's had a big impact on our teaching, and she will on yours, too. Listen, learn, and enjoy!

April 10, 2019

Want to be an insider? Here's what the "science of learning" really means

April 10, 2019/ Pooja K. Agarwal

We love the science of learning. It's fascinating to think about and critical in the classroom. But what exactly does the "science of learning" really mean? Read on for the inside scoop!

April 03, 2019

Just because you're practicing an instrument doesn't mean you're learning

April 03, 2019/ Pooja K. Agarwal

Are you learning to play an instrument? "Practice makes perfect," right? There's a catch: Just because you're practicing an instrument, a language, or even CPR resuscitation, it doesn't mean you're learning. What can you do? Use interleaving! Download our interleaving guide and read tips from an orchestra director. Boost learning and mix it up!

March 27, 2019

Chicken, eggs, and Bloom’s Taxonomy: Fact knowledge before higher order learning?

March 27, 2019/ Pooja K. Agarwal

Chances are you're familiar with Bloom's Taxonomy, the famous triangle diagram. But do we have to build students’ fact knowledge before engaging them in higher order learning? Or is it the other way around? According to new research, students can reach the top of Bloom's Taxonomy without starting at the bottom.

March 20, 2019

Download these must-read reports from our collaborators

March 20, 2019/ Pooja K. Agarwal

As you've probably noticed, applications of the science of learning in the classroom are booming right now. That's why we've tracked down the best reports and e-books available – all for educators, all free!

March 13, 2019

Download our free Early Childhood Guide

March 13, 2019/ Pooja K. Agarwal

It's no secret that retrieval practice – thinking back and pulling information out of your head – boosts long-term learning. But do younger children benefit from retrieval practice? YES! Download our free Early Childhood Guide, where we present evidence that retrieval practice improves learning in infants and young children.