Students normally learn through spoken or written text. Both can be permanent or transitory. The Transient Information Effect happens when information disappears before students can process and understand it properly. This can lead to inferior learning. This Blog...
Giving students irrelevant information when they are learning something will clog up their working memory. Students may then remember the wrong information and not the parts you want them to remember. This is called the Redundancy Effect. The focus of this Blog will...
Cognitive Load Theory explains why even the brightest minds have limited capacity for new information. This blog will briefly focus on what it is, different types of cognitive load, and why it is so important to learn more about this theory. Quote FROM EXPERT ON...
The Quote “Powerpoint & classroom notes are Powerful!” Estelle Brettenny The Strategy Become more aware of the POWER of Powerpoint and classroom notes to enhance learning. PLEASE NOTE The sample images included below, in no particular order, come from...
The Quote “Tools without Routines do not Really Work!” Estelle Brettenny The Strategy Make sure you have a deliberate and consistent routine for every tool you have. Please watch this video on my Facebook page. The Inspiration The short video of my...
The Question How much support is needed to help children ‘to get stuff done? The Strategy Give the ‘right amount’ of support ‘to get stuff done’ and use questions. The Inspiration Keeping up at school, doing homework, doing projects,...
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