When I first learned of the "no excuses" charter school movement, often associated with the techniques of Teach Like a Champion, my gut said no. Snap snap. Give her some shine. Waiting on one. Waiting on none. Tracking me. 3, 2, 1, go. On the vintage YouTube videos of the time, it came across as … Continue reading The Question Is Whether They Learned
What Has Changed and What Hasn’t Changed in Education
What Has Changed AI is dramatically better than it was a year ago. New models have emerged that are not just incrementally improved but fundamentally more capable. That part is clear. What hasn't changed requires a longer conversation. What Has Not Changed Direct Instruction Remains Critical for Improving Student Outcomes Direct Instruction in the Engelmann … Continue reading What Has Changed and What Hasn’t Changed in Education
The Escape Room Problem With Collaborative Cognitive Load Theory
Every so often, someone who knows I’m a fan of Cognitive Load Theory brings up its collaborative offshoot, Collaborative Cognitive Load Theory (see Open Access Article here), and wonders what I think. Given the attention Cognitive Load Theory researchers have given to collaboration, you might assume I’d be a big believer in it. After all, … Continue reading The Escape Room Problem With Collaborative Cognitive Load Theory
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