InnerDrive
@innerdrive.bsky.social
Illuminating Cognitive Science research 💡
Free Teaching & Learning resources, practical staff CPD and student workshops, the Teacher CPD Academy, and more: www.innerdrive.co.uk
Free Teaching & Learning resources, practical staff CPD and student workshops, the Teacher CPD Academy, and more: www.innerdrive.co.uk
When teachers thrive, students do too. Explore the blog on staff success and how to support your team 📘⬇️
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/staff-success/
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/staff-success/
November 13, 2025 at 9:08 AM
When teachers thrive, students do too. Explore the blog on staff success and how to support your team 📘⬇️
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/staff-success/
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/staff-success/
What are the two types of Cold‑Calling? 🤔 Learn the difference between “collaborative” & “unconditional” approaches ➜ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/guide-to-cold-calling/
November 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
What are the two types of Cold‑Calling? 🤔 Learn the difference between “collaborative” & “unconditional” approaches ➜ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/guide-to-cold-calling/
Grades aren’t the whole story. Our blog outlines when they help, when they don’t, and what teachers can do instead ➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/is-grading-students-bad/
November 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Grades aren’t the whole story. Our blog outlines when they help, when they don’t, and what teachers can do instead ➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/is-grading-students-bad/
One surprising insight: Even with high‑tech tools, if the pedagogy is weak, the impact remains small. Let’s talk about what works.
👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/digital-tools-student-achievement/
👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/digital-tools-student-achievement/
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM
One surprising insight: Even with high‑tech tools, if the pedagogy is weak, the impact remains small. Let’s talk about what works.
👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/digital-tools-student-achievement/
👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/digital-tools-student-achievement/
What if the best thing you could do for your child isn’t help at all… but guide them to help themselves? 🤔
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/how-parents-can-help-their-child-thrive/
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/how-parents-can-help-their-child-thrive/
November 9, 2025 at 9:06 AM
What if the best thing you could do for your child isn’t help at all… but guide them to help themselves? 🤔
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/how-parents-can-help-their-child-thrive/
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/how-parents-can-help-their-child-thrive/
What can educators do about boys underachieving?
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/what-can-you-do-about-boys-underachieving/
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/what-can-you-do-about-boys-underachieving/
November 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
What can educators do about boys underachieving?
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/what-can-you-do-about-boys-underachieving/
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/what-can-you-do-about-boys-underachieving/
Cold-calling done right 👇
✅ Predictable, not random
✅ Build safety before challenge
✅ Use follow-ups to deepen thinking
Doug Lemov breaks it all down in our blog 💬
➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cold-calling-doug-lemov/
✅ Predictable, not random
✅ Build safety before challenge
✅ Use follow-ups to deepen thinking
Doug Lemov breaks it all down in our blog 💬
➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cold-calling-doug-lemov/
November 7, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Cold-calling done right 👇
✅ Predictable, not random
✅ Build safety before challenge
✅ Use follow-ups to deepen thinking
Doug Lemov breaks it all down in our blog 💬
➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cold-calling-doug-lemov/
✅ Predictable, not random
✅ Build safety before challenge
✅ Use follow-ups to deepen thinking
Doug Lemov breaks it all down in our blog 💬
➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cold-calling-doug-lemov/
Metacognition isn’t only for essay writing; it has a place in music rehearsal, performance and composition. 🎼
See the evidence: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/metacognition-in-music-lessons/
See the evidence: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/metacognition-in-music-lessons/
November 6, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Metacognition isn’t only for essay writing; it has a place in music rehearsal, performance and composition. 🎼
See the evidence: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/metacognition-in-music-lessons/
See the evidence: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/metacognition-in-music-lessons/
Students' self-perceptions can be influenced by cognitive biases.
Encourage self-awareness and critical thinking.
Discover strategies: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cognitive-biases-holding-students-back/
Encourage self-awareness and critical thinking.
Discover strategies: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cognitive-biases-holding-students-back/
November 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Students' self-perceptions can be influenced by cognitive biases.
Encourage self-awareness and critical thinking.
Discover strategies: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cognitive-biases-holding-students-back/
Encourage self-awareness and critical thinking.
Discover strategies: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/cognitive-biases-holding-students-back/
Turns out, size does matter! 📏
Research suggests 4–5 students per group is optimal for productivity and engagement when working in groups in the classroom.
Find out more: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/effective-group-work-in-class/
Research suggests 4–5 students per group is optimal for productivity and engagement when working in groups in the classroom.
Find out more: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/effective-group-work-in-class/
November 4, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Turns out, size does matter! 📏
Research suggests 4–5 students per group is optimal for productivity and engagement when working in groups in the classroom.
Find out more: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/effective-group-work-in-class/
Research suggests 4–5 students per group is optimal for productivity and engagement when working in groups in the classroom.
Find out more: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/effective-group-work-in-class/
Want to help your students remember more? Teach them to pair visuals with their notes. 📝 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/dual-coding-for-studying/
November 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Want to help your students remember more? Teach them to pair visuals with their notes. 📝 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/dual-coding-for-studying/
Flashcards aren’t just for “did I remember that?” ✅ They combine retrieval practice + spacing = serious retention boost.
Read how: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/about-flashcards/
Read how: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/about-flashcards/
November 2, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Flashcards aren’t just for “did I remember that?” ✅ They combine retrieval practice + spacing = serious retention boost.
Read how: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/about-flashcards/
Read how: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/about-flashcards/
Ever noticed students getting distracted by phones mid-lesson? 📱
Our blog explores how electronics affect attention and what teachers can do about it. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/electronics-in-class/
Our blog explores how electronics affect attention and what teachers can do about it. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/electronics-in-class/
November 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Ever noticed students getting distracted by phones mid-lesson? 📱
Our blog explores how electronics affect attention and what teachers can do about it. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/electronics-in-class/
Our blog explores how electronics affect attention and what teachers can do about it. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/electronics-in-class/
Can’t make it to Eton?
Grab a Recordings Only ticket & watch every talk on demand. https://ttls2026.eventbrite.co.uk
Grab a Recordings Only ticket & watch every talk on demand. https://ttls2026.eventbrite.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Can’t make it to Eton?
Grab a Recordings Only ticket & watch every talk on demand. https://ttls2026.eventbrite.co.uk
Grab a Recordings Only ticket & watch every talk on demand. https://ttls2026.eventbrite.co.uk
Spend Valentine’s weekend with people who love learning as much as you do ❤️
Teaching & Learning Summit, 13–14 Feb, Eton College. https://ttls2026.eventbrite.co.uk
Teaching & Learning Summit, 13–14 Feb, Eton College. https://ttls2026.eventbrite.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Spend Valentine’s weekend with people who love learning as much as you do ❤️
Teaching & Learning Summit, 13–14 Feb, Eton College. https://ttls2026.eventbrite.co.uk
Teaching & Learning Summit, 13–14 Feb, Eton College. https://ttls2026.eventbrite.co.uk
Feeling stressed? 😰 Taking a deep breath can calm your mind and body. Discover the science behind it: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/taking-a-deep-breath/
October 31, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Feeling stressed? 😰 Taking a deep breath can calm your mind and body. Discover the science behind it: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/taking-a-deep-breath/
What parents can do to support better sleep:
🛏️ Establish a bedtime routine
📵 Limit screen time before bed
🌙 Create a calm sleep environment
Learn more: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/parents-and-sleep/
🛏️ Establish a bedtime routine
📵 Limit screen time before bed
🌙 Create a calm sleep environment
Learn more: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/parents-and-sleep/
October 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
What parents can do to support better sleep:
🛏️ Establish a bedtime routine
📵 Limit screen time before bed
🌙 Create a calm sleep environment
Learn more: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/parents-and-sleep/
🛏️ Establish a bedtime routine
📵 Limit screen time before bed
🌙 Create a calm sleep environment
Learn more: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/parents-and-sleep/
A student scribbles every word, yet still forgets key points. This blog explains why deep, selective note‐taking beats verbatim transcription. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/note-taking-cognitive-activity/
October 29, 2025 at 12:06 PM
A student scribbles every word, yet still forgets key points. This blog explains why deep, selective note‐taking beats verbatim transcription. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/note-taking-cognitive-activity/
🥶 Ever seen a student freeze after making a mistake? This blog shows how to turn errors into powerful learning opportunities. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/learn-from-mistakes/
October 28, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🥶 Ever seen a student freeze after making a mistake? This blog shows how to turn errors into powerful learning opportunities. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/learn-from-mistakes/
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Having a terrific day at #rEdCam25
Seen some super sessions from @claresealy.bsky.social, @thebandb.bsky.social, the a youth shadow CAR panel, and @clairebadger.bsky.social talking about @innerdrive.bsky.social’s fantastic new book.
Seen some super sessions from @claresealy.bsky.social, @thebandb.bsky.social, the a youth shadow CAR panel, and @clairebadger.bsky.social talking about @innerdrive.bsky.social’s fantastic new book.
October 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Having a terrific day at #rEdCam25
Seen some super sessions from @claresealy.bsky.social, @thebandb.bsky.social, the a youth shadow CAR panel, and @clairebadger.bsky.social talking about @innerdrive.bsky.social’s fantastic new book.
Seen some super sessions from @claresealy.bsky.social, @thebandb.bsky.social, the a youth shadow CAR panel, and @clairebadger.bsky.social talking about @innerdrive.bsky.social’s fantastic new book.
Why dual coding matters:
🧠 Better memory retention
🖼️ Combine visuals + words
🛠️ Makes complex ideas simpler
Read more: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/introduction-to-dual-coding/
🧠 Better memory retention
🖼️ Combine visuals + words
🛠️ Makes complex ideas simpler
Read more: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/introduction-to-dual-coding/
October 27, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Why dual coding matters:
🧠 Better memory retention
🖼️ Combine visuals + words
🛠️ Makes complex ideas simpler
Read more: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/introduction-to-dual-coding/
🧠 Better memory retention
🖼️ Combine visuals + words
🛠️ Makes complex ideas simpler
Read more: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/introduction-to-dual-coding/
What if the right words could help your students manage stress? Find out how. 🗣️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/help-stressed-students/
October 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
What if the right words could help your students manage stress? Find out how. 🗣️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/help-stressed-students/
Ever wondered which type of feedback has the most impact? Discover the answer here. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/different-types-of-feedback/
October 25, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Ever wondered which type of feedback has the most impact? Discover the answer here. https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/different-types-of-feedback/
Can speaking two languages make you smarter? Research suggests it might. 🤔 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/bilingual-students-performance/
October 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Can speaking two languages make you smarter? Research suggests it might. 🤔 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/bilingual-students-performance/
Studies show That Retrieval Practice is one of the most effective learning strategies for boosting retention and long-term recall. 📚 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/retrieval-practice-across-your-school/
October 23, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Studies show That Retrieval Practice is one of the most effective learning strategies for boosting retention and long-term recall. 📚 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/retrieval-practice-across-your-school/