Digital Promise

JULY 10, 2019

Memorizing formulas and drilling in the “proper” approach through repetition too often take precedence over conceptual understanding and experiencing multiple strategies, both of which are important according to research. and Antonio M. How can we make students feel like they belong in the math classroom? Tips for Promoting Math Engagement.

Heritage 133

Heritage Pedagogy Psychology Cultures 133

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Given students’ interest in technology, educational technology tools are a promising way to motivate them to learn. Research shows there are four elements that help students become naturally motivated to learn: challenge , goals , feedback , and curiosity. Learning products as interactive tools. References. Boggiano, A.

Educational Technology 90

Educational Technology Psychology Education Elementary School 90

Digital Promise

JANUARY 24, 2019

This is the fourth post in our series on “Powerful Learning,” a set of principles guiding our work supporting schools and educators to develop learning experiences that engage the hearts and minds of learners as we introduce new technologies. Powerful learning must be inquisitive and reflective. “If Recall supports memory 2.

Psychology 105

Psychology Learning Science Teaching Humanities 105

Digital Promise

JANUARY 14, 2019

In this series we explore Powerful Learning, a set of principles to guide educators designing learning experiences that engage the hearts and minds of learners, and incorporate technology in ways that contribute to closing the digital learning gap. Learning sciences research shows that these differences matter for learning.

Pedagogy 109

Pedagogy Psychology Learning Science Research 109

ED Surge

JANUARY 9, 2024

A Yale University psychology professor has gathered highlights of what research says about the most common human thinking errors into a popular class at the university that she recently turned into a book. So what can educators, policymakers and any lifelong learner gain from these new insights?

Civics 89

Civics Psychology Humanities Learning Science 89

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

It offers advice to tech companies that are jumping into the metaverse, with principles from learning science for how to shape the development of their products and services. A lot of us who study what we call the science of learning have been very, very interested in the quick rise in technological alternatives for young children.

Education 104

Education Psychology Critical Thinking Social Studies 104

Jonathan Firth

DECEMBER 11, 2019

None of these ideas are supported by mainstream psychological science; a linked study of psychology researchers found 0% endorsement in every case. Other studies have found widespread support for myths about learning, even among highly educated people. This is an article based on my research study: Firth, J.

Psychology 52

Psychology Learning Science Research Humanities 52

ED Surge

JULY 8, 2022

So I explored the notion of caring pedagogy and discovered, to my surprise, that it goes all the way back to the 1930s and ‘40s, to the pioneering work of Soviet psychologist Lev Vygotsky, noted in learning-science circles among the founders of social constructivist theory. But perhaps the greatest barrier is departmental culture.

Pedagogy 107

Pedagogy Psychology Teaching Cultures 107

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Research shows links between language learning and other enhancements — more flexible thinking, greater empathy, protection against age-related cognitive decline — although findings are hardly robust. For many, the case for language learning is simply about being able to interact with people from other cultures.

Heritage 97

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