Why students forget—and what you can do about it. Plus: 3 tips for managing phone use in class

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Why Students Forget—and What You Can Do About It

Our brains are wired to forget, but there are research-backed strategies you can use to make your teaching stick.



Managing cell phones in the classroom doesn't have to be a hassle.
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3 Tips for Managing Phone Use in Class

Setting cell phone expectations early is key to accessing the learning potential of these devices and minimizing the distraction factor.



Grading can be a study tool.
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Do No Harm: Flexible and Smart Grading Practices

Strategies for using grading to increase study skills, reflection, and student agency.



Foster your students' self-motivation skills.
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Strategies to Build Intrinsic Motivation

The difference between rewards, punishments, and self-persuasion in motivating students—and how to foster the latter.



Peer feedback exercises
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Giving Peer Feedback Helps Writers Grow

Tips for showing students how to give each other writing feedback, which benefits both the receiver and the giver.





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