Reducing Cognitive Load
Since the brain can only do so many things at once, we should be intentional about what we ask it to do. Problem-solving takes up crucial working memory, or brain bandwidth, which limits what little is left to learn new things. This graphic (below) is a perfect example. When I have Gmail, Google Meet, and […]
Formative Assessment: The Key to Pandemic Teaching
Now more than ever, it’s easy for students to fade into the background of a Zoom call as their engagement seems to be just as muted as their mics and videos. It has become more difficult to gauge how they are faring in our classes, as we can’t quietly walk around the room to glance […]