How Learning Works | John Almarode

Typing “how r u” is not a smart way to save time. It signals that the receiver isn’t worth your time. 8 studies: When we use text abbreviations, others are less responsive. Shortcuts seem insincere, reducing their interest in engaging. In relationships, a little effort goes a

Deepen your #VisibleLearning expertise! 📚✨ Don’t miss today’s #CorwinTalks Twitter Chat for fresh insights and perspectives. Plus, dive into @jtalmarode's insightful article on making sense of Visible Learning: https://t.co/EPLmPeZBim

Students shouldn't dread #math. Download a free excerpt from The Mathematics Playbook, packed with real-life examples to foster, nurture, and sustain mathematical learning: https://t.co/iO1vaNs2Rd

Different strategies are best for different phases of learning; deep learning strategies don’t work any better for surface learning than surface learning strategies work for deep learning: https://t.co/hcSrWgQXvz @john_hattie @DFISHERSDSU @NancyFrey @jtalmarode @framethemessage

Learning is fueled by feedback, and great feedback is that which is heard, understood, and actionable by students: https://t.co/0WgRGvwQst @john_hattie @DFISHERSDSU @NancyFrey @jtalmarode @framethemessage #VisibleLearning

"Practice makes perfect" is not accurate. Practice can make something permanent, but only some types of practice ensure that learning occurs: https://t.co/fk6SUuo3Qx @john_hattie @DFISHERSDSU @NancyFrey @jtalmarode @framethemessage #VisibleLearning

"Flipped classroom interventions produced positive gains across [academic, intra-/interpersonal, and satisfaction-related outcomes], and we found significant advantages of flipped over lecture-based instruction for seven out of eight outcomes." https://t.co/ubNbibJQT7

SURN - Day 2 - Keynote was provided by Dr @jtalmarode with an awesome presentation followed by amazing breakout session on the Science of Reading. Concluding with power young panel. #SURNLC2024 @ebracyPPS @nicscud

It was a pleasure listening and learning with @jtalmarode today at #SURNLC24 @wmSURN

Dive into this new AccuEd course with @jtalmarode! John blends science and practice to foster student engagement, offering tools to create, nurture, and sustain optimal learning. For access to this incredible course, visit the link in our bio. #accued #teachertwitter

Conventional wisdom says a quiet classroom is a productive one. 🤫 But to unlock the power of social learning, you need to get students talking about the content! Here are 3 strategies to try.

Here’s to all you’ve accomplished and what’s around the corner. Congratulations to our graduates in @JMUCOB, @JMUCoE, JMU's School of Professional & Continuing Education and University Studies.

Last month, @jtalmarode guided us in bridging the gap between #VisibleLearning research and its practical application. Watch the webinar recording to discover how to curate a pathway to foster, nurture, and sustain great teaching and learning. https://t.co/HMxpTORy7p

Honored to partner with @EmilyBrokaw2 and Anna Salazar in sharing the power of empowering students to collaborate in one another’s learning. #qualityquestioning @ASCD

#TuesdaysTerm is sense of belonging!

Creating Conditions for Accelerating Learning

New paper from Norway: Banning smartphones in school - significantly decreased doctors visits for psychological symptoms and diseases among girls - reduced bullying among both genders - improved girls’ GPA and attendance rates - largest effect sizes were among the poorest kids

Banning smartphones in schools is good for learning and well-being. New study of 400+ middle schools in Norway: after smartphone bans, girls had fewer mental health issues & better grades. Boys and girls were less likely to be bullied. Smartphones belong at home or in lockers.

Something to bear in mind when using peer tutoring: in this study, when students helped each other, they gave answers rather than help or hints when helping less competent peers: