The science of drawing and memory. Plus: the power of relationships in schools

The Science of Drawing and Memory; The Power of Relationships in Schools; Can a Robot Help Autistic Children Connect? |

View Online April 3, 2019 New technologies are shedding light on what really makes teenagers tick. Join us today, April 3, at 4 pm PT (7 pm ET) for a Twitter chat about the science of the teenage brain. More info at: https://edutopia.org/edutopiachat Credit: ©Vi Hart The Science of Drawing and Memory Want students to remember something? Ask them to draw it. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation The Power of Relationships in Schools Research shows that students who feel safe and supported by adults at school are better able to learn. Credit: ©Erik Murphy Can a Robot Help Autistic Children Connect? A school in South Carolina tests whether a robot can be a bridge to deeper human connection for autistic children. Credit: © Shutterstock.com/wavebreakmedia Using Math Apps to Increase Understanding These 10 free or low-cost apps turn learning math into a game. Credit: ©iStock/Benjavisa Tips for Teaching Realistic Optimism Some simple strategies can help students reframe challenges as opportunities for growth. Don't Miss Teaching Students to Read Metacognitively Developing Executive Function With Priority Lists Dintersmith: Trust Teachers—They're the Experts Student Complaints as Teachable Moments Keeping Girls in STEM: 3 Barriers, 3 Solutions FOLLOW EDUTOPIA         ABOUT   •   PRIVACY   •   CONTACT To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add news@edutopia.org to your address book. You can always unsubscribe.   © 2019 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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