Want your students (or teachers) to learn more effectively? Research by John Sweller and others suggests that taking more "brain breaks" is the key. This article discusses "cognitive load theory," and reminds us that the human brain has a fairly … [Continue reading]
Closing Equity Gaps
Posted on November 24, 2020 Written by
The impact of COVID-19 threatens to worsen long-standing equity gaps in postsecondary attainment ... and ultimately in economic mobility. Helping students (especially those minority students often left behind) access and succeed in postsecondary … [Continue reading]
PBL increase?
Posted on October 27, 2020 Written by
During the COVID 19 shutdown in the spring of 2020, many school districts shifted their focus to Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities assessed through feedback. Some experts now say this could remain a major focus as the pandemic finally begins to … [Continue reading]