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Studies show that tutors spend about half their time dealing with students' emotions about what they're learning. Now, computerised tutoring systems are being programmed to detect feelings, and respond to them. Annie Murphy Paul writes about the results here.
Are so-called "digital distractions" brain-candy? Ingfei Chen weighs up Stanford psychologist Walter Mishel's willpower theories against the new digital era. Read her assessment here.
You may have pupils in your class who have experienced significant family trauma that impacts on their participation in class. Alex Shevrin uncovers eight ways to help traumatized children and teens.
A recent report concludes that access to technology alone will not guarantee academic success, but rather a wider range of factors come into play. Peter DeWitt scrutinizes the issue here.
While the endpoint of the education system is student learning, what administrators have the most direct control over is the quality of the teachers. Ben Johnson argues the importance of teacher professional development here.
Adpoting next generation / online student assessment platforms can be tricky but rewarding. Principal Steve Kwikkel shares the experience of moving his school to an online assessment model here.
Mandates from decision makers who are far removed from the classroom can be frustrating for teachers. School leaders must empower teachers to drive change at the classroom level, argues Principal Eric Sheninger here.
Taking good notes can make all the difference to a student's learning, so why don't we teach them how to be good at it?
Knowing how to work well in a group is a skill that can be taught. Dr. Maryellen Weimer shares some strategies to make group assignments more effective here.
Does homework encourage learning outside of school, or does it turn it into a chore? Kristie Chua explores the different viewpoints on homework here.
