A new study on the academic effects of homework offers not only some intriguing results but also a lesson on how to read a study — and a reminder of the importance of doing just that: reading studies (carefully) rather than relying on summaries by journalists or even by the researchers themselves. Alfie Kohn explains.
Source: www.washingtonpost.com
"Even in high school. Even in math."
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Harvard University is a global leader in teaching and learning innovation, including technology in education, distance learning, and leadership training.
Source: www.harvard.edu
This is a great launch site for interesting articles from their current students and alumni.
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So, I started using the Fitbug. It seems simple. It works with the iPhone + It links to my PingAn insurance company. What does this mean? It means that if I do a certain amount of fitness each day or each week I earn points. These points get me things like: movie tickets, or even cash back rewards when I do online shopping. How cool is that? I was going to work out anyway. Now there is more incentive. I will tell you how things go here on the blog. Keep posted.
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