A popular neuromyth is that the left side of the brain is the analytical, orderly side, and the right side is about intuition and creativity—and, more, that each person is either more right-brained or left-brained. This is also called the “hemispheric dominance theory.” This is based loosely on science: “The right hemisphere and art became …
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Neuromyths Part 2: Fixed and Growth Mindsets
This is a different sort of neuromyth than most I’ve researched in that most people, including teachers, don’t know about mindsets. And mindsets aren’t inherently bad unless they are inaccurate or they fall into the category of fixed mindsets, which qualify as neuromyths. Simply put, a mindset (in this context) is a belief you have …
Neuromyths Part 1: Intro and Learning Styles
Neuromyths are inaccurate or flawed notions about how the brain works. Surveys show that many teachers and administrators still believe that one or more neuromyths are correct; in fact, some colleges actively promote them on their websites. This can lead to flawed teaching methods, wasted time and money on training and technologies that don’t …
Interactive Online Lessons: A Test of Two Techniques
A significant issue with online (and hybrid!) teaching is how to make sure that students are actively learning while going through class material online. Let’s face it–multitasking is simply a fact of life now, where screens are our gateway to work/learning/socializing, and where at any given time we might have two or three screens in …
Digital Accessibility
Accessibility is always important, but it might be even more so in an entirely online or a hybrid course. Ensuring students have access to everything they need to succeed is absolutely doable! Universal Design for Learning (UDL): UDL is a framework that helps to maximize learning and remove barriers for everyone involved. The idea is …