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10 ways to improve students’ long-term learning – Ditch That Textbook
10 ways to improve students’ long-term learning – Ditch That Textbook
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What can students do to make learning really stick?

Cognitive science tells us it's NOT to re-read our notes or textbook.

Instead, practice "retrieval" -- recalling what we've learned out of our brains, not our books.

This post outlines 10 simple tips and strategies you can use in class to make learning long-term, including:
1. Brain dumps
2. Two things
3. Retrieve taking (instead of note taking)
4. Student-produced quizzes
5. Guided conversation
6. Now, then, and way back
7. Self testing
8. Recall information visually
9. Retrieval mapping
10. White board exit ticket

Subject:
Education
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Assessment
Homework/Assignment
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:
Ditch That Textbook
Date Added:
04/13/2021
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8 easy brain boosts for testing time – Ditch That Textbook
8 easy brain boosts for testing time – Ditch That Textbook
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Small changes to test prep — and the day of the big test — can reap huge rewards. Learn about these brain-friendly strategies that work.

Cognitive science — the study of thought, learning and mental organization — tells us a lot about getting students primed to succeed on tests.

This resource outlines some practices that can help as you approach tests — and even on the day of the test:
1. Use retrieval to lock learning in long-term.
2. Mix up question types with interleaving.
3. Instead of cramming, space out practice.
4. Happiness is powerful.
5. Time of day matters.
6. Soak up the sun.
7. Breaks are essential.
8. Get up and move, move, move.

Subject:
Education
Material Type:
Assessment
Author:
Ditch That Textbook
Date Added:
04/13/2021
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Copyright & Creativity : K-12 Teaching Resources on Copyright and Fair Use
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Copyright & Creativity : K-12 Teaching Resources on Copyright and Fair Use
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Copyright & Creativity for Ethical Digital Citizens is a full K-12 suite of resources for teaching copyright, fair use, public domain, and Creative Commons. They have free resources for educators, which include:
• in-class lesson plans
• plug-n-play lesson slides
• independent learning videos
• visual aids
• a professional development course for teachers
All resources were developed on a nonprofit basis with input from independent educators, academic copyright experts, and online civil liberties advocates.

Subject:
Education
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Primary Source
Author:
Copyright & Creativity
Date Added:
01/16/2020
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Exam Preparation & Study Skills Crash Course
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Exam Preparation & Study Skills Crash Course
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Do you have students who struggle to prepare for exams? suffer from test anxiety? need some new tips?
This resource has everything you need to run an exam preparation and study skill "crash course". Included in this resource are a teacher powerpoint, student study guide booklet (that pairs with the powerpoint), a parent newsletter (supporting your child during exam time), and additional information on overcoming test anxiety.

Subject:
Education
Material Type:
Lesson
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:
Jill Drews
Date Added:
05/17/2019
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Five Basic Public Speaking Tips
Five Basic Public Speaking Tips
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Looking for public speaking tips? Learn five ways to help ensure your next speech is a success.

The five tips are:
1. Know your subject and your speech;
2. Know your audience and your space;
3. Never apologize;
4. Imagine yourself giving a great speech; and
5. Focus on your message, not on yourself.

Subject:
Drama
Education
English Language Arts
Media Studies
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Homework/Assignment
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:
Toastmasters International
Date Added:
11/19/2020
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Learner Sketch
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Public Domain
Learner Sketch
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Learner Sketch Tool. The Learner Sketch Tool (LST) is an online tool designed to provide learners with a personalized profile and strategies to improve learning outcomes, and educators with information and strategies for strengths-based conversations that support every learner's growth and success.

PLEASE ALSO SEE THE LEARNER PROFILE COLLECTION TO ASSIST YOU IN BUILDING FULL LEARNER PROFILES FOR YOUR STUDENTS. Click "Discover" then "Collections" to find this collection. Consider including learning styles, personality types, strengths, prefernces, etc.

Subject:
Education
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Assessment
Date Added:
11/22/2018
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The Learning Brain - YouTube
The Learning Brain - YouTube
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This 7 minute video talks about how your brain works and how it can help you learn. This is a great video for kids to learn more about themselves and help develop metacognition to become a successful learner.

Subject:
Education
Science
Biology
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
The Learning Pod
Date Added:
01/07/2020
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Retrieval Practice Guide
Retrieval Practice Guide
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This free guide from RetrievalPractice.org will help you understand retrieval practice and how to get the most out of it.

Just a few strategies include:
- Clickers or Colored Index Cards
- Bell Work or Exit Tickets
- Page Protectors with Dry Erase Markers

The package also offers a handy "RETRIEVAL PRACTICE IMPLEMENTATION CHECKLIST".

Subject:
Education
Material Type:
Assessment
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:
RetrievalPractice.org
Date Added:
04/13/2021
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Student Toolkits from UBC Chapman Learning Commons
Student Toolkits from UBC Chapman Learning Commons
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This is a series of toolkits for older students.

The toolkits allow students to explore a topic, watch videos on the content, and apply what they learn.

Topics include:
Interacting with profs, library skills, managing your time, preparing for exams, presentation skills, reading textbooks, taking notes, thinking critically, working in groups, and writing.

Subject:
Education
Material Type:
Primary Source
Author:
UBC
Date Added:
04/23/2021
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Toastmasters International - Public Speaking Tips
Toastmasters International - Public Speaking Tips
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Whether you’re new to giving speeches or are a seasoned Toastmaster, these how-to articles will help you hone your skills. Get quick and easy tips for how to prepare and present an award, use visual aids and props, incorporate body language into your presentations, and more. With time and practice, you’re sure to see improvement in your ability to communicate and an increase in your confidence as well.

Find out tips and tricks for:
Accepting Awards
Delivering Eulogies
Delivering Technical Briefings
Giving Sales Pitches
Introducing Speakers
Preparing a Speech
Presenting Awards
Speaking to Diverse Audiences
Successful Speeches
Visual Aids and Props
Gestures and Body Language

Subject:
Education
English Language Arts
Social Studies
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Homework/Assignment
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:
Toastmasters International
Date Added:
11/19/2020
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Top 10 tips on how to study smarter, not longer
Top 10 tips on how to study smarter, not longer
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"Good study skills matter now more than ever, and science points to ones that really work."

Subject:
Education
Material Type:
Primary Source
Author:
Alison Pearce Stevens
Erin Wayman
Jonathan Lambert
Kathiann Kowalski
Laura Allen
Maria Temming
Rachel Kehoe
September At Am
Silke Schmidt
Susan Moran
Date Added:
12/02/2021
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The Ultimate List of 101 Study Tips for Students
The Ultimate List of 101 Study Tips for Students
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"Have you ever wished you could get inside the minds of straight-A students and learn their best study tips?

If so, keep reading."

Subject:
Education
Material Type:
Primary Source
Author:
Albert Jio
Chris D
Faisly Mayebula
Josie N
Mridul Boro
Nur Farra Adlina Zailaini
Siti Naqiah
Skylar Williams
Tong Foo Cheong
Zani Babo
Date Added:
12/02/2021
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What is metacognition? (Exploring the Metacognition Cycle)
What is metacognition? (Exploring the Metacognition Cycle)
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This YouTube Video explores metacognition and the metacognition cycle, which includes:
1. Assess the task/develop a clear picture
2. Evaluate strengths and weaknesses
3. Plan the approach
4. Apply strategies/monitor progress
5. Reflect/adjust approach

Subject:
Education
Material Type:
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:
John Spencer
Date Added:
02/08/2021
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