Dorie MacCormack

IB Psychology, TOK, & history teacher at The American School of Doha

[Blake Harvard @effortfuleduktr]

Choke Points and Pitfalls in Studying

A review of an incredibly accessible and useful journal article (by @SChewPsych) for students and teachers alike.

https://t.co/40EM9Bbg02

#mcslearn #edutwitter #edchat #ditchbook #tlap #education #educators #teachertwitter #teacher #teach

[Dorie MacCormack @DorieMacCormack]

An interesting read!

@emollick https://t.co/FmtDkRWYhn

[American School Doha @TheASDoha]

School’s out! Another wonderful school year has come to an end.

Thank you to the ASD community for everything they have done.

Have a great summer Dragons! See you soon.

#ASDoha #Doha #future #Dragons #dragonfamily #internationalschools

[Daniel Willingham @DTWillingham]

Discover magazine takes aim at learning styles https://t.co/qFzvz8EsmQ @DiscoverMag

[Blake Harvard @effortfuleduktr]

Studying 101

Easily applied tips for students to make their studying more effective and efficient.

https://t.co/rKSVeuay0m

[Kate Jones @KateJones_teach]

What does the latest review of the research about retrieval practice in the classroom say? Thanks to @PoojaAgarwal & colleagues.

Find out more here https://t.co/XEO7UHyQBM

[Jean Côté @jeancote46]

Despite strong research evidence against learning styles, educators still promote the concept. https://t.co/DoVORFJzzd via @ResearchDigest

[Blake Harvard @effortfuleduktr]

Student: "How should I study for the test?"

LIke this:

https://t.co/O4ZQvT5TE8

[American Psychological Association @APA]

Can you spot fake news?

A team of researchers, led by @Sander_vdLinden, developed a game that helps users identify & disregard misinformation on social media, according to a new study published in @APA_Journals' Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied https://t.co/7qsgNOWAfV

[edutopia @edutopia]

These 5 tips can help educators create effective videos for learning. 🙌🏾

[Blake Harvard @effortfuleduktr]

Diminishing Cues Retrieval Practice

What is it?
How does it differ from standard retrieval practice?
How can it be used in the classroom?

https://t.co/D83x69Jlob

[Dorie MacCormack @DorieMacCormack]

@kellyeye9 @teacher_tweed @87History @KKNTeachLearn Looking forward to it! 👏👏👏

[American School Doha @TheASDoha]

#BlackLivesMatter #positiveactiveglobalcitizen #staypositive #stayactive #stayhealthy #alegacyofacademicexcellence #asdoha #dragons

[American Psychological Association @APA]

High school psychology teachers — these complimentary lesson plans can help you transition to a new classroom experience during #COVID19 school closures. https://t.co/kQrH0eT5W1

[American Psychological Association @APA]

While life during the uncertainty of #COVID19 can be stressful, it also provides an opportunity to slow down and learn new coping strategies. Follow these tips to help teach your children and teens about mindfulness and the "power of the pause". https://t.co/REQTaOGRfm

[Dorie MacCormack @DorieMacCormack]

Psychologists offer ways to maximize the shift to online learning https://t.co/BihaA89HGa

[Dorie MacCormack @DorieMacCormack]

First virtual graduation ceremony I've attended. 🎓Congratulations and best wishes to @TheASDoha Class of 2020!

[American Psychological Association @APA]

A recent study shows that 88% of Americans report closely following #COVID19 news. Research by Drs. Roxane Cohen Silver, E. Alison Holman, and @danagarfinPhD suggests that taking a break from the news can benefit both our mental and physical health. https://t.co/nih0CNWoyt

[Dorie MacCormack @DorieMacCormack]

Good tips for engaging students in synchronous online discussions https://t.co/eNBUQ2faxi

[Dorie MacCormack @DorieMacCormack]

https://t.co/8RbB2HX7OO