Blake Harvard
@blakeharvard.bsky.social
Teacher of AP Psychology - Reader and Implementer of Research to Improve Learning in the Classroom - www.effortfuleducator.com
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“No significant learning can occur without a significant relationship.” – Dr. James Comer
An incredibly common quote in education...but it is usually used incorrectly. Read below to find out what sorts of relationships Dr. Comer was actually taking about.
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An incredibly common quote in education...but it is usually used incorrectly. Read below to find out what sorts of relationships Dr. Comer was actually taking about.
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Relationships and Learning: Clarification on a Popular Quote - The Effortful Educator
How important are relationships on learning? Depends on what you mean by relationship.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:51 AM
“No significant learning can occur without a significant relationship.” – Dr. James Comer
An incredibly common quote in education...but it is usually used incorrectly. Read below to find out what sorts of relationships Dr. Comer was actually taking about.
theeffortfuleducator.com/2018/05/09/r...
An incredibly common quote in education...but it is usually used incorrectly. Read below to find out what sorts of relationships Dr. Comer was actually taking about.
theeffortfuleducator.com/2018/05/09/r...
Attention Contagion in the Lecture Hall
Are inattentive behaviors contagious in the classroom? If so, how do they impact students?
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Are inattentive behaviors contagious in the classroom? If so, how do they impact students?
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Attention Contagion in the Lecture Hall - The Effortful Educator
Are inattentive behaviors contagious in the classroom?If so, how do they negatively impact students?
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September 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Attention Contagion in the Lecture Hall
Are inattentive behaviors contagious in the classroom? If so, how do they impact students?
theeffortfuleducator.com/2024/12/18/a...
Are inattentive behaviors contagious in the classroom? If so, how do they impact students?
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Three Practices to Avoid in the Classroom
No matter your subject or student's level, here are three practices to avoid in the classroom.
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No matter your subject or student's level, here are three practices to avoid in the classroom.
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Three Practices to Avoid in the Classroom - The Effortful Educator
No matter your subject or student's level, here are three practices to avoid in the classroom.
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September 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Three Practices to Avoid in the Classroom
No matter your subject or student's level, here are three practices to avoid in the classroom.
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No matter your subject or student's level, here are three practices to avoid in the classroom.
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Remembering What It’s Like To Be A Student
Place yourself back in the student's seat and remember what it's like to be the learner. You'll be a better teacher for it.
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Place yourself back in the student's seat and remember what it's like to be the learner. You'll be a better teacher for it.
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Remembering What It's Like To Be A Student - The Effortful Educator
Place yourself back in the student's seat and remember what it's like to be the learner. You'll be a better teacher for it.
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September 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Remembering What It’s Like To Be A Student
Place yourself back in the student's seat and remember what it's like to be the learner. You'll be a better teacher for it.
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Place yourself back in the student's seat and remember what it's like to be the learner. You'll be a better teacher for it.
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Multiple-Choice Questioning as a Valuable Learning Opportunity
Can multiple-choice questions provide opportunities for learning superior to questions requiring recall of information?
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Can multiple-choice questions provide opportunities for learning superior to questions requiring recall of information?
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Multiple-Choice Questioning as a Valuable Learning Opportunity - The Effortful Educator
Can multiple-choice questions provide opportunities for learning superior to questions requiring recall of information?
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September 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Multiple-Choice Questioning as a Valuable Learning Opportunity
Can multiple-choice questions provide opportunities for learning superior to questions requiring recall of information?
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Can multiple-choice questions provide opportunities for learning superior to questions requiring recall of information?
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My book is currently 30% off right now on Amazon. Check out the link below. : )
"...every educator will find multiple ideas in this marvelous little volume that will improve their practice and deepen their insights into their students." - @dtwuva.bsky.social
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"...every educator will find multiple ideas in this marvelous little volume that will improve their practice and deepen their insights into their students." - @dtwuva.bsky.social
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September 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
My book is currently 30% off right now on Amazon. Check out the link below. : )
"...every educator will find multiple ideas in this marvelous little volume that will improve their practice and deepen their insights into their students." - @dtwuva.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/2wpenccb
"...every educator will find multiple ideas in this marvelous little volume that will improve their practice and deepen their insights into their students." - @dtwuva.bsky.social
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The Illusion of Multitasking and its Impact on Learning
How is the illusion of multitasking negatively impacting students' learning?
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How is the illusion of multitasking negatively impacting students' learning?
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The Illusion of Multitasking and its Impact on Learning - The Effortful Educator
How is the illusion of multitasking negatively impacting students' learning?
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September 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The Illusion of Multitasking and its Impact on Learning
How is the illusion of multitasking negatively impacting students' learning?
theeffortfuleducator.com/2020/01/21/t...
How is the illusion of multitasking negatively impacting students' learning?
theeffortfuleducator.com/2020/01/21/t...
The Illusion of Multitasking and its Impact on Learning
How is the illusion of multitasking negatively impacting students' learning?
theeffortfuleducator.com/2020/01/21/t...
How is the illusion of multitasking negatively impacting students' learning?
theeffortfuleducator.com/2020/01/21/t...
The Illusion of Multitasking and its Impact on Learning - The Effortful Educator
How is the illusion of multitasking negatively impacting students' learning?
theeffortfuleducator.com
September 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The Illusion of Multitasking and its Impact on Learning
How is the illusion of multitasking negatively impacting students' learning?
theeffortfuleducator.com/2020/01/21/t...
How is the illusion of multitasking negatively impacting students' learning?
theeffortfuleducator.com/2020/01/21/t...
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Favourite article for #AberPGCTHE. In my seminar, they read Chew's article in advance. I start with quick retrieval practice of the 7 points. Then they type examples from their own experience into a shared doc and we discuss. My students are mostly new HE lecturers.
Choke Points and Pitfalls in Studying
A review of an incredibly accessible and useful journal article for students and teachers alike.
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A review of an incredibly accessible and useful journal article for students and teachers alike.
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Choke Points and Pitfalls in Studying - The Effortful Educator
A review of an incredibly accessible and useful journal article for students and teachers alike.
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August 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Favourite article for #AberPGCTHE. In my seminar, they read Chew's article in advance. I start with quick retrieval practice of the 7 points. Then they type examples from their own experience into a shared doc and we discuss. My students are mostly new HE lecturers.
Doesn't matter that I teach AP students. Generally speaking, they don't know how to study.
Today, we're going back to the basics of flashcards. So powerful for learning when done correctly.
Don't make learning more complicated than it need be.
Today, we're going back to the basics of flashcards. So powerful for learning when done correctly.
Don't make learning more complicated than it need be.
September 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Doesn't matter that I teach AP students. Generally speaking, they don't know how to study.
Today, we're going back to the basics of flashcards. So powerful for learning when done correctly.
Don't make learning more complicated than it need be.
Today, we're going back to the basics of flashcards. So powerful for learning when done correctly.
Don't make learning more complicated than it need be.
The Dangers of Feelgoodism in Education
Just because a catchy educational quote or image makes us feel good (or confirms our already established beliefs) doesn't mean it is based in fact or logic.
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Just because a catchy educational quote or image makes us feel good (or confirms our already established beliefs) doesn't mean it is based in fact or logic.
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The Dangers of Feelgoodism in Education - The Effortful Educator
Just because a catchy educational quote or image makes us feel good (or confirms our already established beliefs) doesn't mean it is based in fact or logic.
theeffortfuleducator.com
September 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The Dangers of Feelgoodism in Education
Just because a catchy educational quote or image makes us feel good (or confirms our already established beliefs) doesn't mean it is based in fact or logic.
theeffortfuleducator.com/2022/01/20/t...
Just because a catchy educational quote or image makes us feel good (or confirms our already established beliefs) doesn't mean it is based in fact or logic.
theeffortfuleducator.com/2022/01/20/t...
Choke Points and Pitfalls in Studying
A review of an incredibly accessible and useful journal article for students and teachers alike.
theeffortfuleducator.com/2022/01/27/c...
A review of an incredibly accessible and useful journal article for students and teachers alike.
theeffortfuleducator.com/2022/01/27/c...
Choke Points and Pitfalls in Studying - The Effortful Educator
A review of an incredibly accessible and useful journal article for students and teachers alike.
theeffortfuleducator.com
August 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Choke Points and Pitfalls in Studying
A review of an incredibly accessible and useful journal article for students and teachers alike.
theeffortfuleducator.com/2022/01/27/c...
A review of an incredibly accessible and useful journal article for students and teachers alike.
theeffortfuleducator.com/2022/01/27/c...
The Taylor/Travis news broke at the beginning of 3rd block yesterday. No students mentioned it the entire block.
And that’s how know the cell phone ban is good for learning.
And that’s how know the cell phone ban is good for learning.
August 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The Taylor/Travis news broke at the beginning of 3rd block yesterday. No students mentioned it the entire block.
And that’s how know the cell phone ban is good for learning.
And that’s how know the cell phone ban is good for learning.
Three Things Your Ed Degree (possibly) Got Wrong
I recently had about ten minutes in a content meeting to give a talk on really any subject I wanted. I decided to introduce three myths of learning.
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I recently had about ten minutes in a content meeting to give a talk on really any subject I wanted. I decided to introduce three myths of learning.
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Three Things Your Ed Degree (possibly) Got Wrong - The Effortful Educator
I recently had about ten minutes in a content meeting to give a talk on really any subject I wanted. I decided to introduce three myths of learning.
theeffortfuleducator.com
August 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Three Things Your Ed Degree (possibly) Got Wrong
I recently had about ten minutes in a content meeting to give a talk on really any subject I wanted. I decided to introduce three myths of learning.
theeffortfuleducator.com/2023/11/01/t...
I recently had about ten minutes in a content meeting to give a talk on really any subject I wanted. I decided to introduce three myths of learning.
theeffortfuleducator.com/2023/11/01/t...
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Week 2 Giveaway Winners!
Congrats to our 6 winners of Powerful Teaching by Bain & Agarwal! 📘✨
Winners announced Wed 🥳
🚨 Week 3 Giveaway: Do I Have Your Attention? by @blakeharvard.bsky.social!
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Congrats to our 6 winners of Powerful Teaching by Bain & Agarwal! 📘✨
Winners announced Wed 🥳
🚨 Week 3 Giveaway: Do I Have Your Attention? by @blakeharvard.bsky.social!
Join TRL-IL 👉 bit.ly/TRLILJoin
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August 26, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Week 2 Giveaway Winners!
Congrats to our 6 winners of Powerful Teaching by Bain & Agarwal! 📘✨
Winners announced Wed 🥳
🚨 Week 3 Giveaway: Do I Have Your Attention? by @blakeharvard.bsky.social!
Join TRL-IL 👉 bit.ly/TRLILJoin
Conf Reg 👉 www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
Congrats to our 6 winners of Powerful Teaching by Bain & Agarwal! 📘✨
Winners announced Wed 🥳
🚨 Week 3 Giveaway: Do I Have Your Attention? by @blakeharvard.bsky.social!
Join TRL-IL 👉 bit.ly/TRLILJoin
Conf Reg 👉 www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
What covert thieves of attention may be present in your classroom?
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Sherlock Holmes and Covert Thieves of Attention - The Effortful Educator
Teachers should think a little more like Sherlock Holmes in their classroom to improve attention and learning.
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August 23, 2025 at 12:36 PM
What covert thieves of attention may be present in your classroom?
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What Creativity Isn’t
Schools don't kill creativity...they enable it.
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Schools don't kill creativity...they enable it.
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What Creativity Isn't - The Effortful Educator
Schools don't kill creativity...they enable it.
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August 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
What Creativity Isn’t
Schools don't kill creativity...they enable it.
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Schools don't kill creativity...they enable it.
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"A powerful, beautifully written overview of what really matters to develop student learning.”
- Dr. John Hattie
"I recommend this book to all engaged in the teaching profession.”
-Dr. John Sweller
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- Dr. John Hattie
"I recommend this book to all engaged in the teaching profession.”
-Dr. John Sweller
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August 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
"A powerful, beautifully written overview of what really matters to develop student learning.”
- Dr. John Hattie
"I recommend this book to all engaged in the teaching profession.”
-Dr. John Sweller
theeffortfuleducator.com/do-i-have-yo...
- Dr. John Hattie
"I recommend this book to all engaged in the teaching profession.”
-Dr. John Sweller
theeffortfuleducator.com/do-i-have-yo...
Obsessions and John Hattie
Teachers are obsessed with teaching, but are they obsessed with learning?
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Teachers are obsessed with teaching, but are they obsessed with learning?
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Obsessions and John Hattie - The Effortful Educator
Teachers are obsessed with teaching, but are they obsessed with learning?
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August 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Obsessions and John Hattie
Teachers are obsessed with teaching, but are they obsessed with learning?
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Teachers are obsessed with teaching, but are they obsessed with learning?
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Classroom Seating and Student Achievement
How does the classroom seating arrangement impact student behavior?
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How does the classroom seating arrangement impact student behavior?
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Classroom Seating and Student Achievement - The Effortful Educator
How does the classroom seating arrangement impact student behavior?
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August 14, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Classroom Seating and Student Achievement
How does the classroom seating arrangement impact student behavior?
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How does the classroom seating arrangement impact student behavior?
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To my US folks,
Low supply of my book on Amazon. Pick it up before it’s gone. 🙂
Find it here:
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Low supply of my book on Amazon. Pick it up before it’s gone. 🙂
Find it here:
tinyurl.com/nh25hcr7
August 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
To my US folks,
Low supply of my book on Amazon. Pick it up before it’s gone. 🙂
Find it here:
tinyurl.com/nh25hcr7
Low supply of my book on Amazon. Pick it up before it’s gone. 🙂
Find it here:
tinyurl.com/nh25hcr7
The Simple Classroom
"Coach Harvard, your classroom isn't necessarily easy, but it's simple."
Why did I see that as a wonderful compliment? What is the simple classroom?"
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"Coach Harvard, your classroom isn't necessarily easy, but it's simple."
Why did I see that as a wonderful compliment? What is the simple classroom?"
theeffortfuleducator.com/2024/10/02/t...
The Simple Classroom - The Effortful Educator
"Coach Harvard, your classroom isn't necessarily easy, but it's simple." Why did I see that as a wonderful compliment? What is the simple classroom?
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August 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Simple Classroom
"Coach Harvard, your classroom isn't necessarily easy, but it's simple."
Why did I see that as a wonderful compliment? What is the simple classroom?"
theeffortfuleducator.com/2024/10/02/t...
"Coach Harvard, your classroom isn't necessarily easy, but it's simple."
Why did I see that as a wonderful compliment? What is the simple classroom?"
theeffortfuleducator.com/2024/10/02/t...
Yesterday afternoon I led a session on memory processing with a middle school faculty in Las Vegas.
Not long after, I received this email from admin…made my day. 🙂
Not long after, I received this email from admin…made my day. 🙂
August 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Yesterday afternoon I led a session on memory processing with a middle school faculty in Las Vegas.
Not long after, I received this email from admin…made my day. 🙂
Not long after, I received this email from admin…made my day. 🙂
5 Reasons My Class Begins with Retrieval Practice (Almost) Daily
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5 Reasons My Class Begins with Retrieval Practice (Almost) Daily - The Effortful Educator
For the past six or seven years I have started my class (almost) every day the same way…with retrieval practice. This is usually a quick review of information covered from the last class meeting or of...
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August 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
5 Reasons My Class Begins with Retrieval Practice (Almost) Daily
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