The rest of the world uses the word differently than we Ed Folk do.

How students process information is at least as important as how teachers deliver it.

Which states are the most and least literate? This interesting map shows adult literacy rates for every U.S. state.

Handwriting activates key brain regions for memory and learning, suggesting educational systems should integrate traditional and digital methods effectively.

4. Handwriting improves thinking. (Yours, too.)

Manuskript. Most people don't know it. It's software for writers. Software with lots of options, while being a lot simpler than Scrivener. I know loads of authors live inside Scrivener, and hooray for them, but it's too much, big, complex, confusing for me. Read about Manuskript etc at their homepage. There are screenshots and a list of features. This post, and perhaps another one, will go into how I use it, to give you an idea. Note: Manuskript is Free…

If we want students to take control of their learning, we first need to implement mechanistic metacognition so that they understand how best to learn, argues Jared Cooney Horvath

A new metanalysis adds to the growing evidence base showing that reading on screens is worse for comprehension.

Online mathematics programs may benefit most the kids who need it least

One professor's reflections on the end of an era, as AI tools such as ChatGPT have murdered the student essay (RIP). Here's why that threatens the future of human cognition—and how to save ourselves.

Discover how ancient Stoic techniques can enhance your writing focus. Learn practical tips for a distraction-free writing experience in today's busy world.

If you’re a freelance writer, you need to start using these six types of templates. They’ll make running a business a whole lot easier.

Below you can find the full set of illustrations for all parts of plot structure, as found in the books Structuring Your Novel and Next Level Plot Structure. You can click on any picture for a larger view.                                   […]

Many creatives believe the longer you spend with a piece of writing, the better it is. This isn’t the case. My most popular article was done in under 30 minutes.

Stupid Writing Rules: 12 dumb things new writers tell each other. Ignore this bad advice from misinformed people in critique groups.

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Welcome back, readers!  We have returned from our July break refreshed and ready for a new school year of sharing ideas, resources,  and teaching practices here at Two Writing Teac…

Timeless advice from bestselling author Stephen King on how to be an excellent writer.

We have been told that buying a laptop or a tablet for every student is a civil rights issue. Vendors of new technology might find it awkward to make such a claim for their products, but “ref…

As a writing teacher, I know that I must write – and I do: blog posts, book reviews, a Slice of Life every Tuesday, letters to my students in the reading journals and writer’s notebooks,  les…

Flash-drafting helps get thoughts down on the page quickly so writers are open to large-scale revisions.

Students who used longhand remembered more and had a deeper understanding of the material

Explore our comprehensive collection of classroom resources, including classroom posters, engaging activities, classroom management techniques, and more. Enhance your teaching and inspire your students with these valuable insights.

Long emails get pushed aside or ignored.

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