Stuart Pedley-Smith
@Pedleysmiths
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Head of Learning/CLO, Lecturer, Podcaster, Author of The E word on exam success, Blogger - interested in all things to do with education and learning.
UK
Joined September 2011
Like it or not GenAI is becoming an integral part of learning, studying and assessment. And that’s why there needs to be more guidance on its use, welcome to this month’s blog : GenAI for Gen Z: Rethinking studying with GenAI. https://t.co/5JDn3IWT2S
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As more schools and states consider going phone-free, I'm reposting this: clear evidence that phone-free schools improve learning. Just taking phones during CLASS gives less benefit in class, while still damaging social life between classes and at lunch.
Major new survey from National Education Association gives very strong support for phone-free schools. Any policy that lets kids have phones BETWEEN classes disrupts what happens IN class. Give teachers a chance. Go phone-free. https://t.co/bjJGaHM6vl
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Question practice proven to be effective for younger children as well.
Most studies on test-enhanced learning involve college students, so teachers rightly ask whether it works for younger students. This study of Brazilian 3rd graders suggests that it does: https://t.co/qkfrdRdGzj ($). Also, testing reduced the correlation of achievement with IQ.
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Question practice proven to be effective for younger children as well.
Most studies on test-enhanced learning involve college students, so teachers rightly ask whether it works for younger students. This study of Brazilian 3rd graders suggests that it does: https://t.co/qkfrdRdGzj ($). Also, testing reduced the correlation of achievement with IQ.
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My blog to take us in to the end of 2024 - The five best exam techniques ever…. honestly! Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year everyone. https://t.co/pp23GKj4xA
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Father Christmas is so happy because he’s remembered all the names of his reindeer by using the acronym, Reindeer Dance Brightly Visiting Delighted People Cheerfully Carrying Candy. The elves…
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ChatGPT is 2 years old and it has transformed learning. True learners still read, listen and apply, but content can now be summarised, the teacher may no longer be the expert , assessments require new skills and personalised learning is within reach. https://t.co/tg7bWOmYUf
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ChatGPT – Happy second birthdayGenerative AI (GenAI), specifically ChatGPT exploded onto the scene in November 2022, which means it is only two years old. Initially people were slow to react,…
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#Budget24 will improve school buildings but NI will hit all tertiary educators. With extra costs, the sector must solve its own problems. Part of the solution-more efficient and effective teaching methods e.g. #evidence based, #onlinetutoring and #AI. https://t.co/bPUssetT2z
wonkhe.com
What does Rachel Reeves' first Budget and spending review mean for the sector? Team Wonkhe has all you need to know What does Rachel Reeves' first Budget and spending review mean for the sector? Team...
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We can’t rely on the younger generation to help teach us about #AI New research suggests that junior professionals may not be the best source of expertise to help senior professionals regarding emerging technologies. https://t.co/6eXqOYvtS6
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Contrary to popular belief our attention spans haven't shrunk below that of a goldfish. The average person can maintain focus for 20-30 minutes, not the rumoured 8 seconds. What's changed are the levels of distraction we face daily. My latest blog https://t.co/oQtHmcmmSZ
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“Now what was I saying” A goldfish can remember certain tasks and environments for weeks and even months – a Gnat however doesn’t have an attention span at all. * There has been a signi…
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#Labour plans to modify the apps levy with the likely outcome level 7 #accountancy (master’s degree) apprenticeships will no longer be funded. If this happens it will be interesting to see if any of the changes made in the past few years will remain? https://t.co/LlaF4gbKIF
feweek.co.uk
PM also pledges to introduce 'foundation' apprenticeships
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Positive and reaffirming messages such as "#Study", "#Practice", "#Revise", You can do it", "I #trust in you", "You can pass the exam", " Relax", "Don't give up", boost performance, check out this research. https://t.co/hnSa9k5aiS
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South #Korea to introduce #AI -powered textbooks in schools next March. Their ambition is laudable - personalised learning, data-driven outcomes, and global AI leadership. But tech alone won’t fix a flawed #education system. #EdTech
https://t.co/gRU4KzpppM
koreaherald.com
In a move toward digital education, South Korea is set to introduce artificial intelligence-powered textbooks into its schools starting in March next year. This
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UUK's "Blueprint for the Future of HE" - Highlights: - £3k/student deficit - Streamlined teaching models - Targeted research focus - AI to save staff time - Collaborative networks - 70% participation in tertiary education https://t.co/eODSjVFfYi
timeshighereducation.com
All the key suggestions for reform as Universities UK outlines how the sector can be put back on a firm financial footing
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Excellent article by @PsyDocCindy from @AceThatTest. It explains how teaching methods should change depending on prior knowledge - a novice (use Direct instruction) Intermediate (offer examples) and for Experts (give them problem based exercises). https://t.co/I1Xt0oOcAF
learningscientists.org
Here to help you learn more!
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Why do people watch football live when it would be more convenient to watch it at home on a widescreen TV. The answer is atmosphere, being in that #environment changes what you see, hear, feel, and remember. My latest blog... https://t.co/5vJNWjD1y7
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Have you ever walked into a bar or restaurant looking for atmosphere and when its not there, walked out? Isn’t that just a little bit odd! – and yet we have probably all done it. This gives s…
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There is an excellent concussion to this research. They quote the American writer William Feather. “An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you know and what you do not”
People with more content knowledge are less likely to claim to have knowledge they actually lack. https://t.co/BhBHSaNato
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Just about to start my last #lecture for @KaplanUK. After 30 years I should be ok, confident yes, but who knows how it will go. Can I explain the content well enough, can I maintain levels of #attention, can I #motivate and will they remember it tomorrow? Wish me luck....
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Structured pedagogy includes textbooks, lesson plans and teacher training.
Two interventions—structured pedagogy and achievement-based rather than age-based student grouping—could increase learning for 400 million children in low-/lower-middle-income countries by around 120% at a cost of $18 per child:
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“Bump in the road” is an inspirational podcast about a special person. It’s a story of #resilience, #courage, and finding strength and #positivity in #adversity. It has something to say to anyone facing problems that might seem overwhelming. @KaplanUK
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Thanks for sharing @C_Hendrick. One other observation - in the study they stated that 77.96% of students reported to not have been taught how to study. That’s far too high….
Really important new study: what learning strategies do successful students use? Key points: ▶️ Techniques backed by cognitive research, like elaborative study and retrieval practice, are positively correlated with student achievement. ▶️ Despite the effectiveness of
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