Combating the Expert Blind Spot
John Orlando
February 10, 2025
Do you know what keeps a bike upright when you ride it? What is it that a child actually learns when they learn to ride
Do you know what keeps a bike upright when you ride it? What is it that a child actually learns when they learn to ride
What percentage of numbers contain the digit 3? You might guess 10 percent, but in reality, almost all numbers contain the it. If you want
Proponents of rubrics champion them as a means of ensuring consistency in grading, not only between students within a class but also between instructors teaching
Exit tickets are simple diagnostic assessments given to students at the end of a class. The “ticket” in the name refers to the fact that
Physical training involves two fundamental phases: a stress phase, where muscles are exercised to fatigue, and a rest phase, where the body repairs the damage
Education once came through the total immersion technique. The apprentice worked with a master within the profession to learn the master’s craft, whether that profession
It’s always disheartening to peek at a student’s notes after class and discover how far they are from capturing what was covered. This is partly
Simple and inexpensive software has made it easy for students and teachers to create video and audio for learning content and projects. But this still
A common faculty complaint is that students do not read their feedback. This is usually chalked up to laziness or disinterest in learning. But neither
Computers have made it easier for instructors to use simulations in their teaching. These are usually self-paced and fully automated, allowing the instructor to step
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