Andrew Watson
@andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social
I do professional development work with schools, focusing on the practical classroom application of cognitive science. I've written 3 books, edit the Learning and the Brain blog, and enjoy travel more than I should.
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I'm excited to present at the ResearchED conf.! I admire the heck out of this organization!
Please share this w/teachers in the Denver area! It's gonna be a great day of conversations about teaching/ learning!
lnkd.in/gCFpU6yH
@andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social
#teachlearnsky #EDUsky #cogscisci
Please share this w/teachers in the Denver area! It's gonna be a great day of conversations about teaching/ learning!
lnkd.in/gCFpU6yH
@andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social
#teachlearnsky #EDUsky #cogscisci
August 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I'm excited to present at the ResearchED conf.! I admire the heck out of this organization!
Please share this w/teachers in the Denver area! It's gonna be a great day of conversations about teaching/ learning!
lnkd.in/gCFpU6yH
@andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social
#teachlearnsky #EDUsky #cogscisci
Please share this w/teachers in the Denver area! It's gonna be a great day of conversations about teaching/ learning!
lnkd.in/gCFpU6yH
@andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social
#teachlearnsky #EDUsky #cogscisci
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A new summary! This time it's the incredibly useful The Goldilocks Map by @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social .
A summary + one with a blank column for you to fill in!
Again - please buy + read the book - it is an excellent roadmap for how to read the research.
pdfs here: tinyurl.com/undzyyn
A summary + one with a blank column for you to fill in!
Again - please buy + read the book - it is an excellent roadmap for how to read the research.
pdfs here: tinyurl.com/undzyyn
May 28, 2025 at 8:47 PM
A new summary! This time it's the incredibly useful The Goldilocks Map by @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social .
A summary + one with a blank column for you to fill in!
Again - please buy + read the book - it is an excellent roadmap for how to read the research.
pdfs here: tinyurl.com/undzyyn
A summary + one with a blank column for you to fill in!
Again - please buy + read the book - it is an excellent roadmap for how to read the research.
pdfs here: tinyurl.com/undzyyn
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What an amazing opportunity to learn from @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social
May 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
What an amazing opportunity to learn from @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social
Hello friends!
You're keen to spend a week this summer studying memory, attention, and learning? I've got just the workshop for you...
We'll be in Boston this July for our 7th summer; I hope you'll join us.
Reach out if you have any questions.
Cheers
You're keen to spend a week this summer studying memory, attention, and learning? I've got just the workshop for you...
We'll be in Boston this July for our 7th summer; I hope you'll join us.
Reach out if you have any questions.
Cheers
May 8, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Hello friends!
You're keen to spend a week this summer studying memory, attention, and learning? I've got just the workshop for you...
We'll be in Boston this July for our 7th summer; I hope you'll join us.
Reach out if you have any questions.
Cheers
You're keen to spend a week this summer studying memory, attention, and learning? I've got just the workshop for you...
We'll be in Boston this July for our 7th summer; I hope you'll join us.
Reach out if you have any questions.
Cheers
If you're interested in #Intrinsic_Motivation, I hope you'll join me at this amazing @researchED_US conference Saturday, March 29:
researched.org.uk/event/resear...
Honestly, I just feel lucky to be a part of this incredible team:
I mean, check this out!
drive.google.com/file/d/1gFy0...
researched.org.uk/event/resear...
Honestly, I just feel lucky to be a part of this incredible team:
I mean, check this out!
drive.google.com/file/d/1gFy0...
researchED NYC | ResearchED
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Jim Heal & Meg Lee, Learning Science Partners Tom Bennett, founder – researchED Speakers: Patrice Bain & Amber Haven Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry Andrew Bixler Faith Borkowsky & [......
researched.org.uk
March 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
If you're interested in #Intrinsic_Motivation, I hope you'll join me at this amazing @researchED_US conference Saturday, March 29:
researched.org.uk/event/resear...
Honestly, I just feel lucky to be a part of this incredible team:
I mean, check this out!
drive.google.com/file/d/1gFy0...
researched.org.uk/event/resear...
Honestly, I just feel lucky to be a part of this incredible team:
I mean, check this out!
drive.google.com/file/d/1gFy0...
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A really useful & clearly argued case for more hard thinking in classrooms - along with convincing students such mental struggle is actually a good thing, by @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social
www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/the-ben...
www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/the-ben...
February 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM
A really useful & clearly argued case for more hard thinking in classrooms - along with convincing students such mental struggle is actually a good thing, by @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social
www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/the-ben...
www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/the-ben...
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It's becoming one of my top 'things I'd wish I'd known'
Working memory ≠ short term memory
Working memory = storage AND processing
Inattention/distraction can be WM overload. Great book -complements @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social''s excellent Learning Begins.
Lots of useful ideas for the classroom.
Working memory ≠ short term memory
Working memory = storage AND processing
Inattention/distraction can be WM overload. Great book -complements @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social''s excellent Learning Begins.
Lots of useful ideas for the classroom.
February 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
It's becoming one of my top 'things I'd wish I'd known'
Working memory ≠ short term memory
Working memory = storage AND processing
Inattention/distraction can be WM overload. Great book -complements @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social''s excellent Learning Begins.
Lots of useful ideas for the classroom.
Working memory ≠ short term memory
Working memory = storage AND processing
Inattention/distraction can be WM overload. Great book -complements @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social''s excellent Learning Begins.
Lots of useful ideas for the classroom.
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Fantastic session with @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social yesterday about presenting at a conference. SO useful in the run up to researchED @tombennett71.bsky.social ... thank you!
Every talk needs a blueprint, and LOADS of ideas about that. Brilliant.
#cogscisci
Every talk needs a blueprint, and LOADS of ideas about that. Brilliant.
#cogscisci
February 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Fantastic session with @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social yesterday about presenting at a conference. SO useful in the run up to researchED @tombennett71.bsky.social ... thank you!
Every talk needs a blueprint, and LOADS of ideas about that. Brilliant.
#cogscisci
Every talk needs a blueprint, and LOADS of ideas about that. Brilliant.
#cogscisci
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@rastokke.bsky.social @hollykorbey.bsky.social @benwilbrink.bsky.social @efratfurst.bsky.social @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social
Traditional Math: No. 79 in Amazon's Best Sellers for Best Elementary Education, ahead of former NCTM President Linda Gojak's Common Core Math Companion. People know what's what!
@johncattedu.bsky.social @mrzachg.bsky.social @toddtruitt.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social
@johncattedu.bsky.social @mrzachg.bsky.social @toddtruitt.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social @mayak46.bsky.social
February 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
You want to improve your conference presentation skills?
You've got time (but not much) to sign up for tomorrow's webinar.
We'll talk about strategies & perspectives that provide both structure & freedom, so you can be wisely you.
Please join us!
www.eventbrite.com/e/so-youre-g...
You've got time (but not much) to sign up for tomorrow's webinar.
We'll talk about strategies & perspectives that provide both structure & freedom, so you can be wisely you.
Please join us!
www.eventbrite.com/e/so-youre-g...
February 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
You want to improve your conference presentation skills?
You've got time (but not much) to sign up for tomorrow's webinar.
We'll talk about strategies & perspectives that provide both structure & freedom, so you can be wisely you.
Please join us!
www.eventbrite.com/e/so-youre-g...
You've got time (but not much) to sign up for tomorrow's webinar.
We'll talk about strategies & perspectives that provide both structure & freedom, so you can be wisely you.
Please join us!
www.eventbrite.com/e/so-youre-g...
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An impartial review of the book "Difference Maker" from Learning & the Brain.
Check it out⤵️
www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/differe...
#EduSky #UKEd #SciTeachUK #iTeachBio #EduSci
Check it out⤵️
www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/differe...
#EduSky #UKEd #SciTeachUK #iTeachBio #EduSci
Difference Maker: Enacting Systems Theory in Biology Teaching, by Christian Moore-Anderson |Education & Teacher Conferences
www.learningandthebrain.com
January 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
An impartial review of the book "Difference Maker" from Learning & the Brain.
Check it out⤵️
www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/differe...
#EduSky #UKEd #SciTeachUK #iTeachBio #EduSci
Check it out⤵️
www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/differe...
#EduSky #UKEd #SciTeachUK #iTeachBio #EduSci
Too often, I fear, adults blame students for the distractions we create. Cell phones, I'm looking at you.
At the Learning and the Brain conference in San Fran (2/20-22), I'll argue we should rethink that blame.
www.learningandthebrain.com//conference-...
At the Learning and the Brain conference in San Fran (2/20-22), I'll argue we should rethink that blame.
www.learningandthebrain.com//conference-...
January 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Too often, I fear, adults blame students for the distractions we create. Cell phones, I'm looking at you.
At the Learning and the Brain conference in San Fran (2/20-22), I'll argue we should rethink that blame.
www.learningandthebrain.com//conference-...
At the Learning and the Brain conference in San Fran (2/20-22), I'll argue we should rethink that blame.
www.learningandthebrain.com//conference-...
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If you're passionate about AI in education, leadership dialogue & teaching innovation, I'd love to connect! Whether you're a fellow educator, leader, or just curious about these intersections, let's find time to dialogue: https://calendar.app.google/Lm2faKFNpDvsnPPY8
January 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
If you're passionate about AI in education, leadership dialogue & teaching innovation, I'd love to connect! Whether you're a fellow educator, leader, or just curious about these intersections, let's find time to dialogue: https://calendar.app.google/Lm2faKFNpDvsnPPY8
🚨 Save the Date 🚨 Feb 8 🚨
If you have ever wanted to speak at a teaching/learning conference, or
Been accepted to speak, but didn't know how to create a talk, or
Wanted to improve your presentation game,
I've got practical and creative ideas:
www.eventbrite.com/e/so-youre-g...
If you have ever wanted to speak at a teaching/learning conference, or
Been accepted to speak, but didn't know how to create a talk, or
Wanted to improve your presentation game,
I've got practical and creative ideas:
www.eventbrite.com/e/so-youre-g...
January 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
🚨 Save the Date 🚨 Feb 8 🚨
If you have ever wanted to speak at a teaching/learning conference, or
Been accepted to speak, but didn't know how to create a talk, or
Wanted to improve your presentation game,
I've got practical and creative ideas:
www.eventbrite.com/e/so-youre-g...
If you have ever wanted to speak at a teaching/learning conference, or
Been accepted to speak, but didn't know how to create a talk, or
Wanted to improve your presentation game,
I've got practical and creative ideas:
www.eventbrite.com/e/so-youre-g...
If you're interested in #attention and #WorkingMemory--and you're in Edmonton, Canada--I hope you'll join me at the AISCA conference on Feb 14:
www.aisca.ab.ca/events/aisca...
It was a GREAT group last year...and I'm looking forward to the conversation.
www.aisca.ab.ca/events/aisca...
It was a GREAT group last year...and I'm looking forward to the conversation.
AISCA Teachers' Convention | AISCA
Registration done through Calgary Regional Consortium: https://crcpd.ab.ca/news/155
www.aisca.ab.ca
January 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
If you're interested in #attention and #WorkingMemory--and you're in Edmonton, Canada--I hope you'll join me at the AISCA conference on Feb 14:
www.aisca.ab.ca/events/aisca...
It was a GREAT group last year...and I'm looking forward to the conversation.
www.aisca.ab.ca/events/aisca...
It was a GREAT group last year...and I'm looking forward to the conversation.
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A recent TeacherTappUS question prompted a 'debate' about teachers putting smartphones in lockers... wish I'd had this excellent blog to hand... but here it is.
We should model it because it can be really difficult to model.
@andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/a-smart...
We should model it because it can be really difficult to model.
@andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/a-smart...
January 16, 2025 at 12:33 AM
A recent TeacherTappUS question prompted a 'debate' about teachers putting smartphones in lockers... wish I'd had this excellent blog to hand... but here it is.
We should model it because it can be really difficult to model.
@andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/a-smart...
We should model it because it can be really difficult to model.
@andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/a-smart...
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Andrew is a superlative presenter, and I don’t say that lightly. I’m certain this will be well worth your time!
🚨 Save the Date 🚨
If you've ever wanted to speak at a conference, but
* weren't sure how to create a talk,
* lacked confidence in structuring & presenting,
* had questions about a speaker's perspective
Join me online on Feb 8.
www.eventbrite.com/e/so-youre-g...
If you've ever wanted to speak at a conference, but
* weren't sure how to create a talk,
* lacked confidence in structuring & presenting,
* had questions about a speaker's perspective
Join me online on Feb 8.
www.eventbrite.com/e/so-youre-g...
January 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Andrew is a superlative presenter, and I don’t say that lightly. I’m certain this will be well worth your time!
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I've signed up! Going to be super useful!
🚨 Save the Date 🚨
If you've ever wanted to speak at a conference, but
* weren't sure how to create a talk,
* lacked confidence in structuring & presenting,
* had questions about a speaker's perspective
Join me online on Feb 8.
www.eventbrite.com/e/so-youre-g...
If you've ever wanted to speak at a conference, but
* weren't sure how to create a talk,
* lacked confidence in structuring & presenting,
* had questions about a speaker's perspective
Join me online on Feb 8.
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January 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I've signed up! Going to be super useful!
🚨 Save the Date 🚨
If you've ever wanted to speak at a conference, but
* weren't sure how to create a talk,
* lacked confidence in structuring & presenting,
* had questions about a speaker's perspective
Join me online on Feb 8.
www.eventbrite.com/e/so-youre-g...
If you've ever wanted to speak at a conference, but
* weren't sure how to create a talk,
* lacked confidence in structuring & presenting,
* had questions about a speaker's perspective
Join me online on Feb 8.
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January 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
🚨 Save the Date 🚨
If you've ever wanted to speak at a conference, but
* weren't sure how to create a talk,
* lacked confidence in structuring & presenting,
* had questions about a speaker's perspective
Join me online on Feb 8.
www.eventbrite.com/e/so-youre-g...
If you've ever wanted to speak at a conference, but
* weren't sure how to create a talk,
* lacked confidence in structuring & presenting,
* had questions about a speaker's perspective
Join me online on Feb 8.
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Big discussion about finals at my school. Wish I'd had this to show people.
The astonishment from my students that ALL exams are cumulative was, well, astonishing when I moved from UK to US
Thanks @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social
#cogscisci
#iteachphysics
www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/the-gre...
The astonishment from my students that ALL exams are cumulative was, well, astonishing when I moved from UK to US
Thanks @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social
#cogscisci
#iteachphysics
www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/the-gre...
The Great Exam Debate: A Conversation with a Colleague |Education & Teacher Conferences
www.learningandthebrain.com
December 31, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Big discussion about finals at my school. Wish I'd had this to show people.
The astonishment from my students that ALL exams are cumulative was, well, astonishing when I moved from UK to US
Thanks @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social
#cogscisci
#iteachphysics
www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/the-gre...
The astonishment from my students that ALL exams are cumulative was, well, astonishing when I moved from UK to US
Thanks @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social
#cogscisci
#iteachphysics
www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/the-gre...
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I’m inspired a bit by
@andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social’s writing on attention in Learning Begins. To wit, we might tell a student to “pay attention” w/o really understanding the sub-processes that involves. (Stay with me — I will make the connection. 😅) 2/7
@andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social’s writing on attention in Learning Begins. To wit, we might tell a student to “pay attention” w/o really understanding the sub-processes that involves. (Stay with me — I will make the connection. 😅) 2/7
December 29, 2024 at 6:39 PM
I’m inspired a bit by
@andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social’s writing on attention in Learning Begins. To wit, we might tell a student to “pay attention” w/o really understanding the sub-processes that involves. (Stay with me — I will make the connection. 😅) 2/7
@andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social’s writing on attention in Learning Begins. To wit, we might tell a student to “pay attention” w/o really understanding the sub-processes that involves. (Stay with me — I will make the connection. 😅) 2/7
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Any takers to join @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social and me for a read and discuss?
Can’t manage a book club rn but articles I can do…
(And I can send if paywalled)
@mikehobbiss.bsky.social
Can’t manage a book club rn but articles I can do…
(And I can send if paywalled)
@mikehobbiss.bsky.social
December 17, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Any takers to join @andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social and me for a read and discuss?
Can’t manage a book club rn but articles I can do…
(And I can send if paywalled)
@mikehobbiss.bsky.social
Can’t manage a book club rn but articles I can do…
(And I can send if paywalled)
@mikehobbiss.bsky.social
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Please join us on Saturday, March 29 for researchED NYC! Tickets will go on sale soon, but now is the time to apply to speak! If you are an evidence-informed educator or researcher, apply by December 15: forms.gle/yZhKNDqNxfNu... I'm happy to answer questions about the event!
November 21, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Please join us on Saturday, March 29 for researchED NYC! Tickets will go on sale soon, but now is the time to apply to speak! If you are an evidence-informed educator or researcher, apply by December 15: forms.gle/yZhKNDqNxfNu... I'm happy to answer questions about the event!
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@andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social writes about important stuff in a clear, accessible and entertaining way. Here he is on why students don't like thinking hard, and what we might do about it:
www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/the-ben...
#edusky #CogSciSci
www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/the-ben...
#edusky #CogSciSci
The Benefits (and Perils) of Thinking Hard |Education & Teacher Conferences
www.learningandthebrain.com
December 6, 2024 at 7:40 AM
@andrewwatsonttb.bsky.social writes about important stuff in a clear, accessible and entertaining way. Here he is on why students don't like thinking hard, and what we might do about it:
www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/the-ben...
#edusky #CogSciSci
www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/the-ben...
#edusky #CogSciSci