Help students study smarter, not harder
/
Here are the best research-based books, blogs, articles, and videos to improve students' study habits. Unleash the science of learning and help your students become powerful students!
Read More
Don't ask students what they did over the break. Ask this instead!
/
How often do you start the semester or school year by asking students what they did over the break? Instead, ask a different question: What's one thing you learned during the break?
Read MoreJumpstart the school year with this simple retrieval practice
/
On the first day of class, start with retrieval practice. When students walk in the door, have a sheet of paper waiting for them on each desk – and ask these two important questions. On the last day of class, they'll thank you for jumpstarting the school year with powerful learning.
Read MoreLove trivia? Quiz yourself with our retrieval practices!
/
Retrieval practice boosts learning inside the classroom – but we love retrieval practice outside the classroom, too! Quiz yourself with our retrieval practices, share your knowledge, and view responses from around the world. Happy retrieving!
Read MoreHere's how to transform faculty meetings into faculty learning
/
Want to boost your own learning and memory? We can barely remember where we parked our car, let alone what we did last weekend. Here are two quick ways you can boost your own learning – even during faculty meetings!
Read MoreBinge listen to the best podcasts on the science of learning
/
Want to get caught up on the science of learning? Binge listen (that's a thing, right?) to our favorite podcasts – more than 70 episodes full of the "why" (research on learning and memory) and the "how" (teaching strategies you can use tomorrow).
Read More
Read my new book, Smart Teaching Stronger Learning. Whether you teach K–12 students or graduate students, or you’re new to teaching or a long-time educator: If you want to improve student learning, this book is for you.