About Terry Heick Director of TeachThought · Educator · Creator of the TeachThought Learning Taxonomy My work focuses on developing conceptual frameworks that help educators make sense of learning, teaching, and knowledge in a changing world. Rather than producing curriculum or instructional programs, I focus on building models, taxonomies, and shared language that clarify how…
Neuroscience and Learning Dictionary | TeachThought Neuroscience and Learning Terms Key terms related to brain function, cognitive processes, and their implications for education. Contributed to by Judy Willis, M.D., M.Ed. and Rae Nishi, Ph.D. 1. Affective Filter Definition: An emotional state of stress in which the amygdala becomes hyperactive and blocks new sensory information from…
“Creativity is not the finding of a thing, but the making of something after it is found.” – James Russell Lowell
These science apps give students practical ways to explore and test scientific ideas through models, simulations, and guided play.
Though it is perhaps not intuitive, Richland et al. (2009) found that error generation is positively correlated to enhanced memory.
‘Education is not the filling of a pot but the lighting of a fire.’ –W.B. Yeats
‘You aren’t learning anything when you’re talking.’ –Lyndon B. Johnson
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For example, use Google Search operators for an exact match: Enter a word or phrase inside quotes. For example, [tallest building].
The simplest way to use Gmail search terms and operators is to use specific rules and terms (what Gmail calls ‘search operators’).
When students are writing and they come across a word that they can’t phonetically sound out a word wall becomes a great resource.
Here are the best books for students who don’t like to read. From murder mysteries to dystopian societies, there’s something for everyone!
What is Diagnostic Teaching? Diagnostic teaching is a step-by-step, intentional process for pinpointing exactly why a student is struggling.
What are the best non-violent video games for children? Well, that depends on how you define ‘violent’ but here are 50 to get you started.