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How Metacognition Can Optimize Learning

18Aug2024

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Metacognition plays a big role in how well we retain information. With a better understanding of how it works, we can leverage it to improve our learning.

Teaching Executive Functions to All Students

4Aug2024

by Jennifer Gonzalez

All students can benefit from learning and practicing executive functions. This 5-step system makes it possible without taking time away from class.

4 Laws of Learning (and How to Follow Them)

1Sep2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

In a teaching tailspin? These four research-based principles of instruction will help you focus on what really moves the needle.

Four Research-Based Strategies Every Teacher Should be Using

9Jun2019

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Learn the simple, quick strategies cognitive scientists say can boost student learning in any classroom.

Retrieval Practice: The Most Powerful Learning Strategy You’re Not Using

24Sep2017

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Nothing cements long-term learning as powerfully as retrieval practice. Learn how to incorporate it into your classroom.

6 Powerful Learning Strategies You MUST Share with Students

11Dec2016

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Studying can be taught. Learn how retrieval practice, interleaving, elaboration, and other research-based study strategies can help your students learn better.

Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning

15Jul2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Some of our most common practices in classrooms, music studios, and athletic fields are actually pretty ineffective ways to learn. So what should we be doing instead?