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Sally Ride's Legacy Lives On

Paula Tallal and Bill Jenkins, two of our member scientists sent me this article from USA Today noting that on  Monday,Sally Ride's  contributions to science and science education will be honored in a tribute at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Bill Jenkins will be moving from his position at FAST FORWORD, one of TDLC's corporate partners, to a position at  Sally Ride Science  in San Diego which encourages students to be involved in science learning.  …See More
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Using Spatial Thinking to Teach Science, Math and Social Studies

Hal Pashler sent me a very helpful article written by one of our Science of Learning partners, Nora Newcombe.  She gives some great insights into what teachers can do to help students use spatial thinking especially in math, science and social studies.   I'd be interested to have some of you comment on her suggestions.  http://www.aft.org/pdfs/americaneducator/spring2013/Newcombe.pdfSee More
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Play Stress and the Learning Brain

I thought you would enjoy this excellent article on the importance of play for young children.  I've included the editor's note which describes the article in a nice summation.  We all know how important it is for children to engage in play but I  never think about how it is such an important part in brain development. Editor’s note: An extraordinary number of species—from squid to lizards to humans—engage in play. But why? In this article, adapted from Dr. Sam Wang and Dr. Sandra Aamodt’s…See More
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About The Educator Network

The Educator Network is one of the networks of the Temporal Dynamics of Learning Center. This network is designed to join educators and TDLC scientists in conversations about teaching and learning especially as it relates to timing. What mechanisms determine the time course of learning itself and what general principles explain the dynamics of learning across multiple scales and domains. You are invited to submit questions, start discussions, or react to articles. Please feel free to include videos, pictures and links to other research articles.  If you have a good idea, we'd love to hear it.  The scientists at The Temporal Dynamics of Learning Center want to hear from educators.  Likewise, we hope educators will benefit from learning about current research and the translation of that research to the classroom. If you want to start a discussion please use the Forum button.  You can reply to the topic by clicking on the topic title.  There is also a BLOG section if you would just like to ask a question or comment on an issue of interest. 

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Sally Ride's Legacy Lives On

Started by Doris Alvarez in New Research Article on Thursday. 0 Replies

Paula Tallal and Bill Jenkins, two of our member scientists sent me this article from USA Today noting that on  Monday,Sally Ride's  contributions to science and science education will be honored in…Continue

Using Spatial Thinking to Teach Science, Math and Social Studies

Started by Doris Alvarez in New Research Article May 6. 0 Replies

Hal Pashler sent me a very helpful article written by one of our Science of Learning partners, Nora Newcombe.  She gives some great insights into what teachers can do to help students use spatial…Continue

Play Stress and the Learning Brain

Started by Doris Alvarez in New Research Article Apr 23. 0 Replies

I thought you would enjoy this excellent article on the importance of play for young children.  I've included the editor's note which describes the article in a nice summation.  We all know how…Continue

Barbara Oakely Presentation on the TDLC Website

Started by Doris Alvarez in New Research Article Apr 8. 0 Replies

Greeetings, everyone.  At long last the link for the Webinar of the Barbara Oakely Presenation held on March 12 is now on the TDLC website.  Here is the link to the webinar;…Continue

Mapping the Brain

Started by Doris Alvarez in New Research Article. Last reply by Carolan Gladden Apr 4. 3 Replies

A front page article in UT San Diego today featured The Mapping the Brain effort launched by President Obama.."to map the inner workings of the brain " using the help of scientists and engineers.…Continue

Where High Impact Journals Publish for News Coverage Rather than Methodology

Started by Doris Alvarez in New Research Article Mar 25. 0 Replies

Gary Cottrell sent an interesting article published by The London School of Enconomics and Science noting how often Journals that are considered high impact focus on "sexy science"  without regard to…Continue

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Brain Awareness Week Live Presentation/Webinar on March 12, 2013 promotional materials

Posted by Jacquline Hike on March 4, 2013 at 10:15am 1 Comment

Here is a link you can send out promoting the presentation/webinar on March 12 in support of Brain Awareness Week.

Brain Awareness Week Presentation/Webinar Event Flyer

I am also including the html code so that you can embed it into your school websites, blogs, etc.

<iframe width="100%" height="600" src="https://www.smore.com/95da-brain-awareness-week?embed=1" scrolling="auto" frameborder="0"…

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Ned The Neuron-an app to teach kids about the brain needs some help

Posted by William M Jenkins on September 5, 2012 at 6:55pm 0 Comments

Check this out, I think it is worth supporting and they could use your help:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1345083917/the-adventures-of-ned-the-neuron

Just how bad are high schools here?

Posted by Charles Elkan on June 9, 2012 at 9:10am 4 Comments

No one commented on my recent more highbrow post, so here is a lowbrow one. When I read about the valedictorians etc. of a local high school, I am usually impressed by the poor training they have received. This is a typical example. Mira Mesa high school is considered one of the better ones in San Diego. Here is its student newspaper article about where graduates are going to college: …

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"Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-Analyses Relating to Achievement" by John Hattie

Posted by Charles Elkan on June 4, 2012 at 11:36pm 0 Comments

This book is guiding education reform in New Zealand currently: 

http://www.amazon.com/Visible-Learning-Synthesis-Meta-Analyses-Achievement/dp/0415476186

"...  the result of 15 years research and synthesises over 800 meta-analyses on the influences on achievement in school-aged students... A major message is that what works best for students is similar to what works best for…

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