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Mindful Social Media Use Can Reduce Negative Impact, Says Research
By Erik Ofgang published
A new study found that refraining from using social media improved the mental health of young adults, but so did reframing their relationship to these apps

The Remembered Success Effect: Adding Easier Math Questions Can Boost Student Motivation
By Erik Ofgang published
A new study of the remembered success effect finds that adding less challenging questions to the beginning or end of an assignment can improve student motivation.

Learning About Google Learn About: What Educators Need To Know
By Ray Bendici published
Google’s experimental Learn About platform is designed to create an AI-guided learning experience

People Hate To Think, Says Research. What Does That Mean For Teachers
By Erik Ofgang published
Exerting mental effort isn't pleasant for most people, according to new research.

Gamification: Pros and Some Cons, According to Research
By Erik Ofgang published
Gamification generally helps students but can be detrimental to learning in certain instances, according to experts.

What To Do When A Link Is Broken?
By Steve Baule, Sam Baule published
If you’re researching a subject and hit a broken link, don’t fear! Your search can continue with these methods

Digital Leisure Reading Does Less to Aid Comprehension Than Print Reading
By Erik Ofgang published
A new study found that when students read digital texts for leisure it had almost no impact on their reading comprehension. Here’s everything you need to know.

Best Free Fact-Checking Sites for Students and Teachers
By Diana Restifo last updated
Fact-checking sites for students to research reports, papers, and more

Many Schools Use Edtech That Puts Student Privacy at Risk. Here’s What They Should Do Instead
By Erik Ofgang published
Recent research found that 78% of required or recommended school apps were “very high risk” in terms of student privacy, suggesting a need for greater protections at schools.
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