In this week’s episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer engages in an insightful conversation with learning science expert Bror Saxberg. As the founder of Learning Forge, Saxberg possesses a wealth of knowledge on how learning occurs in the brain, and he imparts his expertise in this episode by applying that knowledge to parenting. … Read more
In this episode, host Michael Palmer welcomes back Dr. Bror Saxberg, Founder of LearningForge, to continue their exploration of learning and its implications for the future. They delve into key concepts such as working memory versus long-term memory, deliberate practice, the 10,000-hour rule, and the latest research findings on differences and similarities in learning rates. … Read more
Dr. John Harnisher, who heads the education practice at DataKind, joins host Mike Palmer in a discussion about how data science can drive social impact in education. With a relationship spanning over a decade, they engage in a conversation reflecting on John’s journey in the field of learning. John provides an insider’s perspective on DataKind’s … Read more
This story originally appeared on the University of Georgia’s site and is reposted here with permission. Key points: Multilingual students face unique challenges that can hurt their performance in school. New methods of teaching may help close this gap, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. In the United States, English is … Read more
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Data is now everywhere in our lives, informing our decisions about which new show to watch, what path to take or whether to grab an umbrella. But it’s practically absent from the way our kids learn. Our approach to teaching data science and data literacy has hardly evolved since I started my teaching career in … Read more
Here are some facts: climate change is real, catastrophic and anthropogenic. Global warming is not a hoax, is happening at an unprecedented rate and is not part of natural fluctuations in global temperatures over geological time. You’d be hard pressed to find a climate scientist who would disagree significantly with anything in the previous two … Read more
Cognitive science is a valuable tool for instructional design because it delves into how our brains process information. By studying how we think, remember, solve problems, and make decisions, cognitive science provides insights that can greatly enhance the effectiveness of educational experiences. Understanding how learning takes place allows instructional designers to create engaging and memorable … Read more