Why Multitasking Is Bad for Learning
Lots of teens swear they are effective multi-taskers, assuring parents and teachers that texting and Facebooking not only don’t distract …
Read MoreIt’s Good to Know Stuff, Part 2
In my previous post, I began explaining how I answer students who pose the prevalent question: Why do we have …
Read MoreIt’s Good to Know Stuff, Part 1
I taught for ten years in a public high school. It was a challenge that often sent me home frustrated …
Read MoreLearning Is the Thing for You
The best thing for being sad,” replied Merlyn, beginning to puff and blow, “is to learn something. That is the only thing that never fails…
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