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Are roboteachers ready for the classroom? – BOLD In this episode, Libby and Owen speak with Kristyn Sommer, a developmental psychologist and child robot interaction researcher.

📢 We’re back with Season 4 of EdTechnical!

🎧In this episode, @libbylhhills.bsky.social & Owen Henkel speak with @drkristynsommer.bsky.social, developmental psychologist and robot researcher. Where can robots support learning, and where do they fall short? #EdTech

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What helps teachers navigate sensitive topics in the classroom? Teachers benefit from training and support when conversations get hard

“Teachers may avoid teaching sensitive topics if they feel they lack knowledge or confidence.”
Aisha Schnellmann explains how teachers benefit from training and support when conversations get hard.
#TeachingSensitiveTopics
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How can metacognition help children's learning day to day?

BOLD sat down with with Alicia Forsberg, Lecturer at the University of Sheffield, to find out.

#childdevelopment #metacognition

The geneticist looking beyond genes to help all children thrive Rosa Cheesman is exploring which environments help different children

“Education should adapt to children’s strengths and needs, not the other way round.”
@rosacheesman.bsky.social explores how children’s genetic dispositions interact with their environments to shape their mental health and learning. Annie Brookman-Byrne finds out more. boldscience.org/the-genetici...

Are roboteachers ready for the classroom? – BOLD In this episode, Libby and Owen speak with Kristyn Sommer, a developmental psychologist and child robot interaction researcher.

📢 We’re back with Season 4 of EdTechnical!

🎧In this episode, @libbylhhills.bsky.social & Owen Henkel speak with @drkristynsommer.bsky.social, developmental psychologist and robot researcher. Where can robots support learning, and where do they fall short? #EdTech

boldscience.org/are-roboteac...

How do children develop spatial reasoning? Children, like adults, use one of two strategies to solve mental rotation problems

“While scientists already knew that at least some children as young as three could mentally rotate objects, it was less clear how they were doing so.”
Children, like adults, use one of two strategies to solve mental rotation problems, says @amandaruggeri.bsky.social. boldscience.org/how-do-child...

Can teen mental health problems be prevented in school? A new approach teaches at-risk adolescents social and emotional skills and strategies

“Emotions and social relationships are closely interlinked, and the interaction between them can positively or negatively impact mental health.”
Alex Lloyd & Laura Lucas share a new approach that teaches at-risk adolescents social and emotional skills and strategies. boldscience.org/can-teen-men...

Why is metacognition important for children's learning?

BOLD sat down with Alicia Forsberg, Lecturer at the University of Sheffield, to find out.

#childdevelopment #metacognition

The geneticist looking beyond genes to help all children thrive Rosa Cheesman is exploring which environments help different children

“Education should adapt to children’s strengths and needs, not the other way round.”
@rosacheesman.bsky.social explores how children’s genetic dispositions interact with their environments to shape their mental health and learning. Annie Brookman-Byrne finds out more. boldscience.org/the-genetici...

Can teen mental health problems be prevented in school? A new approach teaches at-risk adolescents social and emotional skills and strategies

“Emotions and social relationships are closely interlinked, and the interaction between them can positively or negatively impact mental health.”
Alex Lloyd & Laura Lucas share a new approach that teaches at-risk adolescents social and emotional skills and strategies. boldscience.org/can-teen-men...

Why do children approach learning in different ways? Children’s beliefs about ability are linked with their motivation to learn

“Children who believed that ability is relatively malleable tended to believe that everyone has the potential to reach the highest levels of ability.”
Children’s beliefs about ability are linked with their motivation to learn, says @melismuradoglu.bsky.social. boldscience.org/why-do-child...

Why do children approach learning in different ways? Children’s beliefs about ability are linked with their motivation to learn

“Children who believed that ability is relatively malleable tended to believe that everyone has the potential to reach the highest levels of ability.”
Children’s beliefs about ability are linked with their motivation to learn, says @melismuradoglu.bsky.social. boldscience.org/why-do-child...

How do children learn to navigate their world? Children as young as five may have the brain system to support map-based navigation

“Wayfinding helps children move confidently and safely through their environments.”
Children as young as five may have the brain system to support map-based navigation, says Meeri Kim.
#SpatialThinking
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How do children learn to navigate their world? Children as young as five may have the brain system to support map-based navigation

“Wayfinding helps children move confidently and safely through their environments.”
Children as young as five may have the brain system to support map-based navigation, says Meeri Kim.
#SpatialThinking
boldscience.org/how-do-child...

What is metacognition?

BOLD sat down with with Alicia Forsberg, Lecturer at the University of Sheffield, to find out.

#ChildDevelopment #Metacognition

The economist tackling the global learning crisis Noam Angrist evaluates what works in education systems around the world

“Teaching to the individual level of the child is more effective than teaching a one-size-fits-all curriculum.”
@noamangrist.bsky.social evaluates what works in education systems around the world. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EducationEvidence boldscience.org/the-economis...

The economist tackling the global learning crisis Noam Angrist evaluates what works in education systems around the world

“Teaching to the individual level of the child is more effective than teaching a one-size-fits-all curriculum.”
@noamangrist.bsky.social evaluates what works in education systems around the world. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EducationEvidence boldscience.org/the-economis...

When the bullies follow you home: How cyberbullying hurts children Cyberbullying is uniquely invasive, but teachers can help

“Cyberbullying may never fully disappear, but schools have the power to make a real difference.”
Cyberbullying is uniquely invasive, but teachers can help, say Sheri McVay and Jonathan Santo. #Cyberbullying
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When the bullies follow you home: How cyberbullying hurts children Cyberbullying is uniquely invasive, but teachers can help

“Cyberbullying may never fully disappear, but schools have the power to make a real difference.”
Cyberbullying is uniquely invasive, but teachers can help, say Sheri McVay and Jonathan Santo. #Cyberbullying
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BOLD explores… Children's self-esteem – BOLD What is self-esteem? Why do some children have higher self-esteem and others have low self-esteem? How does self-esteem impact children?

How does self-esteem impact children in the classroom? Does self-esteem impact children outside of school? Why do some children have higher self-esteem and others have low self-esteem?
Find out from Eddie Brummelman in our latest video. @kidlab.bsky.social
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What strengthens the language skills of multilingual learners? Brenda Wawire provides evidence that helps tailor interventions to diverse learning needs

“Many children are attending school but not learning effectively.”
Brenda Wawire explores ways to improve the language and literacy of multilingual children from diverse communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EdChat
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When helping your child hurts their progress Despite good intentions, unsolicited help can be discouraging to children

“Unsolicited help could lead children to denigrate their ability and lose motivation.”
Despite good intentions, help isn’t always beneficial for children, says Meeri Kim. #ChildDevelopment boldscience.org/when-helping...

Where is AI in education heading? Three lessons learnt from two years of interviewing experts

“One of the most humbling things about these interviews is watching genuinely knowledgeable people grapple with uncertainty.”
@libbylhhills.bsky.social shares three lessons learnt from two years of interviewing experts for the EdTechnical podcast. #EdTech boldscience.org/where-is-ai-...

Can the science of learning improve global education? Equitable, inclusive, and quality education requires applying the latest science to teaching policy and practice

“Applying the science of learning to education globally could bring the world closer to meeting SDG4.”
Equitable, inclusive, and quality education requires applying the latest science to teaching policy and practice, says Annie Brookman-Byrne. @unesco.org #SDG4
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Why children need to understand money Early financial literacy matters for children’s futures

“The age when children are first exposed to money-related issues plays a role in their later financial literacy.”
Melissa Hogenboom explains why early financial literacy matters for children’s futures. #FinancialEducation boldscience.org/why-children...

What's the best way to build children's self-esteem?

BOLD sat down with Eddie Brummelman, Associate Professor at the University of Amsterdam, to find out.

#childdevelopment #selfesteem

What strengthens the language skills of multilingual learners? Brenda Wawire provides evidence that helps tailor interventions to diverse learning needs

“Many children are attending school but not learning effectively.”
Brenda Wawire explores ways to improve the language and literacy of multilingual children from diverse communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EdChat
boldscience.org/the-literacy...

The cognitive psychologist reimagining STEM learning Nia Nixon is bringing inclusion, belonging, and AI collaboration to STEM

“I hope we will succeed in designing AI that’s less about control and more about care.”
Nia Nixon studies how human-AI teams can foster more inclusive, supportive group learning environments in STEM. Annie Brookman-Byrne finds out more.
boldscience.org/the-cognitiv...

Rethinking how time is spent in school – BOLD Libby and Owen look at Alpha School, which condenses academic learning into a morning block with afternoons for enrichment and life skills.

🎧New episode of EdTechnical out now!
How revolutionary is Alpha School, which condenses academic learning into mornings, with afternoons reserved for enrichment and life skills? Libby Hills and Owen Henkel discuss. #EdTech
boldscience.org/rethinking-h...

Where is AI in education heading? Three lessons learnt from two years of interviewing experts

“One of the most humbling things about these interviews is watching genuinely knowledgeable people grapple with uncertainty.”
@libbylhhills.bsky.social shares three lessons learnt from two years of interviewing experts for the EdTechnical podcast. #EdTech boldscience.org/where-is-ai-...