The Thinking Classroom by Jennifer Gonzalez on CultOfPedagogy.com Methodology built on 14 principles – These are definitely primarily towards a math classroom, but it has concepts that apply. For example, the point is to keep learners engaged and to give them the opportunity to lead their own learning. Allowing learners to do frequent activities, even …
Diversity Strategies by Heidrich Nichols on CultOfPedagogy.com 9 ways to create an inclusive learning space: Retrieval Practice by Jennifer Gonzalez on CultOfPedagogy.com Retrieval practice is the act of trying to recall information without having it in front of you – i.e. What are the parts of a heart? Frequently asking learners to retrieve information builds …
The Power of Goal Setting and Reflection by Jennifer Gonzalez on CultOfPedagogy.com Important to cultivate growth mindset – the belief that you can improve with effort How do you do this? Teach kids how their brains work and what their capabilities are Offer praise frequently Create structures that allow learners to measure their own progress …
Better Lectures by Jennifer Gonzalez on CultOfPedagogy.com Overuse and poor execution led to wave to reduce lecturing, so how do you make it worthwhile when it’s your best/only choice? Only lecture when there isn’t a better way of expressing that info, it keeps it from becoming a drag because it’s the only option ever picked …
Psychological Safety in PD by Jennifer Gonzalez on CultOfPedagogy.com PD often isn’t personalized for everyone involved, so people can feel like it’s irrelevant or confusing PD is often given top-down, which isn’t very engaging PD often forgets to make space for learners to feel comfortable physically and emotionally Effective PD should be about learning through …
Constructing Success Criteria with Students by Jennifer Gonzalez on CultOfPedagogy.com Grading should remember the five SEL competencies Can be done at multiple levels Work through criteria with students to help them build a full understanding of it, or have students help decide what criteria would be meaningful for them – This clearly is speaking about …
Design Concepts on LawsOfUX.com Von Restorff Effect AKA the Isolation Effect When similar options are presented, we will best remember the one that differs the most Make key info or items visually distinct Use restraint in your emphasis (if everything is highlighted, nothing is) – On websites, you don’t want your highlights to look like …
Design Concepts on LawsOfUX.com Peak-End Rule Our feelings about something are largely based on how we felt at its peak (good or bad) and at the ending, not based on the sum of the whole Identify where your program is most helpful/interesting/valuable Focus your efforts on the most intense/important parts and the ending We recall …
Hick’s Law Amount of time needed to make a choice increase with the number and complexity of choices Minimize the number of choices in critical situations Break complex tasks into smaller ones Make it easier for users by highlighting recommended choices Be wary of simplifying to the point of abstraction Fewer choices leads to higher …
Design Concepts on LawsOfUX.com Aesthetic-Usability Concept Something that’s nicer to look at is easier to use (at least, that’s what we think) We like attractive things, so we are inclined to believe something pretty is better We are therefore also more forgiving of small issues when something looks nice – This can be a problem …
