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Illuminating Cognitive Science research 💡 Free Teaching & Learning resources, practical staff CPD and student workshops, the Teacher CPD Academy, and more: www.innerdrive.co.uk
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Here are 10 tips to help you perform better under pressure! https://buff.ly/4h0KsXc

Stress: Friend or Foe? 🤯➡️💪 Turns out, your mindset matters! Viewing stress as a challenge (not a threat) can boost performance & even lower cortisol. Learn more: https://buff.ly/4hQF4XT

🚨NEW BLOG🚨 Exam season stress? Turns out, reassuring messages from teachers can actually help your students perform better! A little “You’ve got this!” goes a long way. Read on here: innerdrive.co.uk/blog/reassur...

A Parent's Guide to The Science of Learning is full of research to help you be your child's biggest supporter 💪 Get yours now 👉 https://buff.ly/4h3Rk6t

Check out our YouTube channel that's packed with valuable resources for you whenever you need it! https://buff.ly/4huHZ8y

Want teachers who can confidently use evidence-informed strategies to improve their students’ learning, memory, concentration, mindset, and much more? 🧠 Then book them an InnerDrive Teacher CPD workshop: https://bit.ly/48t8Xd2

📢 Blog Announcement! 📢 Teachers, did you know? Your body language speaks volumes! How you stand, gesture and smile can influence student engagement. Click the link to read more: https://buff.ly/42VKJaM

Think of scaffolds like a ladder. 🪜 They help students climb to independence, but they’re not meant to stay forever. Learn when to remove them for maximum impact: https://buff.ly/3Qgi5cF

Brilliant night at the @innerdrive.bsky.social T&L summit listening to @bradleybusch.bsky.social and @daisychristo.bsky.social - genius marketing on the roses. Fab to see @missmc.bsky.social Iain Henderson @funkypedagogy.bsky.social and others

@sendmattersuk.bsky.social at the #T&Lsummit with @innerdrive.bsky.social

Do you want amazing CPD resources any time you want? Check out our AMAZING YouTube videos now! https://buff.ly/4huHZ8y

Looking for reasons to put your phone down? 📱 Here’s why it might be time to disconnect for a bit! 👇 🔋 Boost focus & memory 😴 Sleep better & feel more rested 👀 Protect your eyes from screen strain 💬 Improve real-life conversations 🚀 Get more done It’s worth a try! https://buff.ly/40WQ5jd

New Blog! Helping students is great, but helping too much? Not so much. Learn when to remove scaffolds so they can thrive on their own! Learn more here: https://buff.ly/42V8u2p

Great way to start the day - @chrisruneckles.bsky.social leading our SIP Briefing on think/participation ratio. With thanks to @innerdrive.bsky.social

Accordons-nous trop de confiance aux outils de #détection d’ #IA et, ce faisant, ne portons-nous pas involontairement préjudice aux #étudiants que nous cherchons à aider ? @bradleybusch.bsky.social @innerdrive.bsky.social #éducation #confiance #éthique #EduSky

🤔 Is Cognitive Science the Coca-Cola of learning theories? bit.ly/4gyolHE

📣 New Webinar Alert! 📣 Adaptive Teaching could be the key to meeting student’s needs, but how do you actually do it? 🤔 Join Jade Pearce on Monday 3rd March at 4pm GMT for a FREE webinar exploring: ✅ What Adaptive Teaching is ✅ Why it matters ✅ How to make it work 📅 Book here: buff.ly/3QdrEt2

Cannot wait! PLEASE come say hello. 🙂

What to expect at the Teaching and Learning Summit this weekend: ✅ Expert-led CPD on metacognition, SEND, AI & more ✅ Practical strategies backed by research 📚 ✅ Networking with 100s of educators 🤝 ✅ A CPD-packed goodie bag 🎁 🎟️ Still time to book! bit.ly/3NxPD4J

New Blog! 68% of students believe they can text & listen in class. Science says… nope. ❌👂 Your brain isn’t great with divided attention. Learn all about how technology influences multitasking in the classroom here: bit.ly/4jP0iqG

It was a pleasure to deliver a session on "Implementing CPD so it sticks" for @innerdrive.bsky.social alongside @nickpointer.bsky.social. Great reflections and feedback from attendees, grappling with the knotty challenge of what effective and sustainable CPD looks like and how can we implement it.

Episode 3 of 'Sitting in the Chair' is in Oxford with Dr Natasha Crellin, discussing Ofsted, staffing and the joyous variety of the job open.spotify.com/episode/4TYw... Sponsored by @innerdrive.bsky.social

Misunderstandings love to hide 🕵️‍♂️ Without regular checks, small mistakes can sneak into students' long-term memory. Catch them early and save yourself from reteaching later! Read on here: www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/check-f...

All set up for an @innerdrive.bsky.social CPD session on Scaffolding from the fantastic @mrsball.bsky.social and @lambhearttea.bsky.social Starting strong with ‘our aim is for all students to reach the top of the mountain’ and scaffolding beyond written. 👏🏼

Today’s the day! Join @lambhearttea.bsky.social and @mrsball.bsky.social at 4 PM GMT for a FREE 20-minute webinar on scaffolding strategies that can transform classrooms. Don’t miss out! 🌟📚 bit.ly/3C2YDfY

Phones: essential tools or productivity killers? With students checking their phones every 8.6 minutes, it's time to master Mobile Phone Management! Our FREE guide helps educators & parents balance tech use for better focus & well-being. Learn more: bit.ly/3YyHH8C

Everyone wants the best for their child. If a strategy has a chance to help them get better grades, why not try it? Find out if paying your child for better grades is ACTUALLY good for them here: bit.ly/4hIdBqU

Stellar Oracy CPD delivered by @nikkisullivan.bsky.social ! Incredible stuff and our staff are buzzing from it! Can’t wait for the @innerdrive.bsky.social book! www.innerdrive.co.uk/our-books/te...

🤖 Today's new blog is all about AI detection tools: good at catching cheaters or just good at guessing? False positives hurt students AND teachers. Let's talk about the unintended consequences. Read on here: www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/ai-dete...

🤖 Today's new blog is all about AI detection tools: good at catching cheaters or just good at guessing? False positives hurt students AND teachers. Let's talk about the unintended consequences. Read on here: www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/ai-dete...

The Teacher CPD Academy's Expert Insights tap into the knowledge of renowned researchers and educators... 🎙️Transforming them into bite-size videos that inspire, inform and answer those nitty-gritty Cognitive Science questions. Take a peek with a trial: https://bit.ly/3A2OvCV

Does choosing where your students sit really matter? https://buff.ly/3PXBvmk

🎓 Looking to improve student participation? Try using worksheets! Research shows they lead to better notes, higher test scores, and more in-class discussions. Learn more here 👇 https://buff.ly/4gmHI65

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Goal setting doesn’t need to be seen as such a daunting task. Here are 11 ways to do goal setting right ⏬ www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/do-goal...

🏛️ Iconic venue, world-class insights 👉 The Teaching & Learning Summit 2025 at the Jafar Hall, Eton College, Feb 14–15. Shape the future of education with us! Get your ticket now! ttls2025.eventbrite.co.uk

Currently top 10 in three different categories in the UK! Can we get to #1??? Thanks so much to everyone who's ordered. If you'd like more info on my book, see the link below: theeffortfuleducator.com/do-i-have-yo... #edusky

How does social rejection affect teenagers compared to adults? bit.ly/3WqNEUQ

The second episode of 'Sitting in the Chair' is here. This time we are in Wakefield with Emma Gill talking about being a head in an infant school and the joys and the challenges it brings: open.spotify.com/episode/2Agq... Sponsored by @innerdrive.bsky.social

🎓 AI has the potential to transform how we teach and learn, with tools that enhance teaching methods, streamline planning, and much more. Find out how to use it in your school with our Using AI in Education workshop ⤵️ bit.ly/3U4MOM8

🎓 What’s better than a Valentine’s Day date? A weekend spent diving into the latest in teaching & learning at Eton College! Get your ticket here: bit.ly/3NxPD4J

Want to help your students improve their: 🧠 Metacognitive skills 🧘‍♀️ Self-regulation 😌 Emotional control 👁️ Self-awareness Then check out our Metacognition Teacher CPD workshop now 👇 bit.ly/3NuHU7E

Want to boost student learning in 20 minutes? 💡 This FREE webinar with @lambhearttea.bsky.social & @mrsball.bsky.social will teach you all about effective scaffolding strategies. Join us: bit.ly/3C2YDfY

🆕 Blog! 🎥 Live demos & video models create mental images of teaching skills, helping teachers apply them effectively. Ready to see the impact? Learn more 👉 www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/profess...

#ChatGPT aide-t-il ou entrave-t-il l' #apprentissage des élèves ? En cas de doute, il est préférable de voir ce que disent les recherches sur le sujet. Et heureusement, une nouvelle étude à grande échelle vient d'être publiée. @bradleybusch.bsky.social @innerdrive.bsky.social #EduSky 🧵 1/2

Read my book. All the cool kids are doing it...of their own volition and clearly not just for this picture because their boss asked them to. : ) Also, I heart @innerdrive.bsky.social. More info, numerous endorsements, and preorder links: theeffortfuleducator.com/do-i-have-yo... #edusky