Research Animations for Educators

Bringing students outdoors to draw and take note of natural surroundings creates space for curiosity—while encouraging deeper comprehension.

Tiny tweaks can make a big difference for calming chaos in the classroom—these research-backed tips can help teachers get started.

A 2024 study demonstrated that the social cues which hold classroom norms together can quickly fray, and inattention can spread from desk to desk.

A 2024 study revealed that AI tools like ChatGPT could boost test scores—but ultimately undermined students’ learning and retention.

While rising rates of teen mental health issues can’t be pinned to a single root cause, a 2023 study surfaced a compelling connection to the decline in childhood independence.

A 2023 study revealed that while learning, the brains of students and teachers looked remarkably similar.

A 2023 research review shows that when picture books are integrated into math lessons, student performance—and engagement—can see a sizable boost.

Research shows that distractions, confusing material, or an overwhelming amount of information can tax a student’s working memory.

New research confirms that the best way to serve students with disabilities is in general ed—not siloed in special education classrooms.

Although schools have been prioritizing discrete skills in reading instruction for years, education writer Natalie Wexler says building rich background knowledge could lead to more successful readers.

Brain scans reveal crucial reading circuitry flickering to life when young readers print letters and then read them. The effect largely disappears when letters are typed or traced.

During breaks, it turns out, the brain works overtime. New research illuminates what kinds of breaks benefit learners the most.

Organizational drawings—concept maps and sketchnotes, for example—help students see gaps in their learning while boosting comprehension by fourfold.

This classic group learning strategy can help students communicate, collaborate, and empathize with one another

To boost long-term retention, research shows that retrieval practice—like using quizzes and flash cards—and spacing learning sessions over time can make a dramatic difference.