by Berlin Fang | Jul 16, 2014 | Science of Learning
I recently gave a talk titled “When Big Data Meets Big Education”, together with Mr. Tu Zipei, California-based author of several best-selling books on Big Data. The following is part of what I shared: In an interview (June 20, 2014) by Bloomberg TV,...
by Shaylee Southerland | Oct 1, 2013 | Instructional Design, Science of Learning
In 2012 New York Times educational blogger Annie Paul Murphy wrote about music and productivity in which she concluded: “Classical or instrumental music enhances mental performance more than music with lyrics. Music can make rote or routine tasks (think folding...
by Shaylee Southerland | Mar 1, 2013 | Science of Learning
Do you want your students to – · Use what they know? · Want to learn more? · Persevere when learning gets hard? These results are more influenced by what students “believe about themselves ” than by what the “know about the content.” Join Bob...
by Shaylee Southerland | Sep 27, 2012 | Science of Learning
The Science of Learning series explores current research in the fields of learning, creativity, motivation, and measurement of learning relevant to teaching and course design. This series continues from last year and resumes on Wednesday, October 3rd with Dr. Bob...