This stupid, stupid comment gets spoken in some way, shape, or form every day in schools around the world. For whatever reason, there is this misconception that a student’s genetics contribute to whether or not he/she can learn. Much of the reading that I have done lately speaks to the fact that most geneticists believe [...]

There are any number of blog posts that discuss this topic, but I figured I would put my own up and join the fun. The easy way to prevent PowerPoint from ruining a lesson is simple: just don’t use it. Realize quickly that PowerPoint often detracts from the more important message that you are trying [...]

Dr. Scott McLeod recently wrote a post that discusses what information is really relevant and necessary for students to know in the age of hi-speed internet. This is the type of question and discussion that troubles me because teachers all over the country truly believe that knowing every single concept for their subject is necessary [...]