Technology can help educators train students' focus away from rote memorization toward deep conceptual learning by building on prior knowledge and making connections between concepts. An example of ...

Rote learning has long been the ghost in the classroom: obedient to syllabi, efficient at producing correct answers under time pressure, and almost entirely indifferent to thought. It is a pedagogy of ...

Plenty of peer-reviewed research shows that classroom “clickers” improve student learning when it comes to delivering facts. But a new study found that the devices can actually work against deeper ...

An example of discovery learning, the game WolfQuest lets players take on the role of a wolf in Yellowstone Park, where they explore the wilderness, hunt elk, and attempt to find a mate. This article ...