Mindful Matchmaking: How Thoughtful Dating Boosts Your Chances with European Women Many singles think dating overseas is hard work. In reality, the internet has made …
The Science of Motivation
[cover image by Alexas_Fotos from Pixabay] by Cindy Nebel Many educators struggle with student motivation and, often, it feels like something that is out of …
Dual Coding and Cognitive Load
Cover image by Chen from Pixabay By Megan Sumeracki In today’s blog, I’m covering an older paper by Mousavi, Low, and Sweller from 1995 (1) …
Embrace the Remote Revolution: Your Guide to Thriving in the Work-From-Anywhere Era
Imagine starting your day without the blaring alarm, the frantic rush, or the dreaded commute. Instead, you brew your favorite coffee, settle into your cozy …
Work From Anywhere: 10 High-Paying Remote Jobs You Can Start Today
Imagine sipping your morning coffee in your pajamas, skipping the daily commute, and starting work with just a click. Sounds like a dream? For millions …
Mood and Memory
Cover Image by huoadg5888 from Pixabay By Althea Need Kaminske When I meet with a student to discuss why their performance in a class isn’t …
GUEST POST: A Neuroscientific Perspective on Understanding and Managing Stress
(cover image by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels) By Dr Julie-Myrtille Bourgognon Dr Julie-Myrtille Bourgognon is a neuroscientist and lecturer at the University of Glasgow’s School …
Digest #179: Combating Summer Learning Loss
Cover image by ViJakob from Pixabay Digest compiled by Megan Sumeracki For those of us in the northern hemisphere, summer* is coming! Whether you have …
Improving Multiple-Choice Retrieval Practice
Cover image by F1Digitals on Pixabay. by Cindy Nebel Multiple-choice (MC) test-writing can be tricky business. Some people associate MC questions with low-level retrieval, rote …
Retrieval Practice Improves Learning, But Will it Help ALL of My Students? More Experimental Evidence
Cover image by Prawny from Pixabay By Megan Sumeracki In the first year that our blog was created—2016—I wrote a piece titled, Retrieval Practice Improves …