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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
And it’s time for Professor John Hattie himself!
He’s come all the way from Australia to share about his 10 mindframes for teaching success
He’s come all the way from Australia to share about his 10 mindframes for teaching success
February 13, 2026 at 7:26 PM
And it’s time for Professor John Hattie himself!
He’s come all the way from Australia to share about his 10 mindframes for teaching success
He’s come all the way from Australia to share about his 10 mindframes for teaching success
That’s more like it! 😍
We’re settling in for an epic evening at Eton, starting with the marvellous Bill Lucas and Bradley Busch warming up the crowd…
We’re settling in for an epic evening at Eton, starting with the marvellous Bill Lucas and Bradley Busch warming up the crowd…
February 13, 2026 at 7:12 PM
That’s more like it! 😍
We’re settling in for an epic evening at Eton, starting with the marvellous Bill Lucas and Bradley Busch warming up the crowd…
We’re settling in for an epic evening at Eton, starting with the marvellous Bill Lucas and Bradley Busch warming up the crowd…
The gorgeous Jafar Hall is ready and waiting…
Are you joining us for an evening with John Hattie at the Teaching & Learning Summit tonight?
Are you joining us for an evening with John Hattie at the Teaching & Learning Summit tonight?
February 13, 2026 at 6:12 PM
The gorgeous Jafar Hall is ready and waiting…
Are you joining us for an evening with John Hattie at the Teaching & Learning Summit tonight?
Are you joining us for an evening with John Hattie at the Teaching & Learning Summit tonight?
How much of a child’s success is down to their IQ?
Do genes dictate success?
And can you accurately predict which of your students will go on to be successful?
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/iq-and-success/
Do genes dictate success?
And can you accurately predict which of your students will go on to be successful?
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/iq-and-success/
February 13, 2026 at 9:06 AM
How much of a child’s success is down to their IQ?
Do genes dictate success?
And can you accurately predict which of your students will go on to be successful?
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/iq-and-success/
Do genes dictate success?
And can you accurately predict which of your students will go on to be successful?
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/iq-and-success/
Wondering how scrolling really impacts wellbeing?
Our blog breaks it down.
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/social-media-mental-health/
Our blog breaks it down.
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/social-media-mental-health/
February 12, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Wondering how scrolling really impacts wellbeing?
Our blog breaks it down.
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/social-media-mental-health/
Our blog breaks it down.
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/social-media-mental-health/
Why does mixing problems help you learn better?
Discover the science of interleaving ➤
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/interleaving-and-why-it-works/
Discover the science of interleaving ➤
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/interleaving-and-why-it-works/
February 10, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Why does mixing problems help you learn better?
Discover the science of interleaving ➤
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/interleaving-and-why-it-works/
Discover the science of interleaving ➤
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/interleaving-and-why-it-works/
Learning isn’t just about content 🧠
😣 Stress eats up working memory
🙂 Positive emotion frees mental space
🔥 Motivation increases effort and focus
That’s why emotions matter in learning. Read more 👇
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/emotions-cognitive-load-theory/
😣 Stress eats up working memory
🙂 Positive emotion frees mental space
🔥 Motivation increases effort and focus
That’s why emotions matter in learning. Read more 👇
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/emotions-cognitive-load-theory/
February 9, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Learning isn’t just about content 🧠
😣 Stress eats up working memory
🙂 Positive emotion frees mental space
🔥 Motivation increases effort and focus
That’s why emotions matter in learning. Read more 👇
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/emotions-cognitive-load-theory/
😣 Stress eats up working memory
🙂 Positive emotion frees mental space
🔥 Motivation increases effort and focus
That’s why emotions matter in learning. Read more 👇
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/emotions-cognitive-load-theory/
Feel like your phone is running your life? 🤔
Try these five evidence‑informed strategies to get it under control.
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/5-ways-to-manage-your-phone-better/
Try these five evidence‑informed strategies to get it under control.
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/5-ways-to-manage-your-phone-better/
February 7, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Feel like your phone is running your life? 🤔
Try these five evidence‑informed strategies to get it under control.
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/5-ways-to-manage-your-phone-better/
Try these five evidence‑informed strategies to get it under control.
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/5-ways-to-manage-your-phone-better/
High‑impact CPD doesn’t have to be hard to access
The Teacher CPD Academy brings evidence‑informed courses straight to schools.
https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/
The Teacher CPD Academy brings evidence‑informed courses straight to schools.
https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/
February 6, 2026 at 9:08 AM
High‑impact CPD doesn’t have to be hard to access
The Teacher CPD Academy brings evidence‑informed courses straight to schools.
https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/
The Teacher CPD Academy brings evidence‑informed courses straight to schools.
https://www.teachercpdacademy.com/
In our blog, we explain:
✔️ What makes thinking hard productive
✔️ Why effort matters for memory
✔️ How to design tasks that stick
Learn more ➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/thinking-hard-and-learning/
✔️ What makes thinking hard productive
✔️ Why effort matters for memory
✔️ How to design tasks that stick
Learn more ➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/thinking-hard-and-learning/
February 4, 2026 at 9:06 AM
In our blog, we explain:
✔️ What makes thinking hard productive
✔️ Why effort matters for memory
✔️ How to design tasks that stick
Learn more ➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/thinking-hard-and-learning/
✔️ What makes thinking hard productive
✔️ Why effort matters for memory
✔️ How to design tasks that stick
Learn more ➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/thinking-hard-and-learning/
Rereading feels productive, but it’s not!
Learn better last‑minute revision strategies here:
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/guide-to-last-minute-revision/
Learn better last‑minute revision strategies here:
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/guide-to-last-minute-revision/
February 3, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Rereading feels productive, but it’s not!
Learn better last‑minute revision strategies here:
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/guide-to-last-minute-revision/
Learn better last‑minute revision strategies here:
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/guide-to-last-minute-revision/
What does brilliant CPD look like in colleges? 🤔
Our latest blog breaks down the EEF guidance and the KEEP Framework: Knowledge, Engagement, Execution, Practice.
Read more 👇
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/great-professional-development/
Our latest blog breaks down the EEF guidance and the KEEP Framework: Knowledge, Engagement, Execution, Practice.
Read more 👇
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/great-professional-development/
February 2, 2026 at 9:08 AM
What does brilliant CPD look like in colleges? 🤔
Our latest blog breaks down the EEF guidance and the KEEP Framework: Knowledge, Engagement, Execution, Practice.
Read more 👇
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/great-professional-development/
Our latest blog breaks down the EEF guidance and the KEEP Framework: Knowledge, Engagement, Execution, Practice.
Read more 👇
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/great-professional-development/
Revision isn’t just harder because students don’t try 📚
Some common beliefs actually hurt learning.
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/unhelpful-revision-thinking/
Some common beliefs actually hurt learning.
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/unhelpful-revision-thinking/
February 1, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Revision isn’t just harder because students don’t try 📚
Some common beliefs actually hurt learning.
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/unhelpful-revision-thinking/
Some common beliefs actually hurt learning.
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/unhelpful-revision-thinking/
Psychological safety means students can:
✔️ ask “dumb” questions
✔️ make mistakes
✔️ take risks without fear
Learn how to build it 👇 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/psychological-safety-in-the-classroom/
✔️ ask “dumb” questions
✔️ make mistakes
✔️ take risks without fear
Learn how to build it 👇 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/psychological-safety-in-the-classroom/
January 30, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Psychological safety means students can:
✔️ ask “dumb” questions
✔️ make mistakes
✔️ take risks without fear
Learn how to build it 👇 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/psychological-safety-in-the-classroom/
✔️ ask “dumb” questions
✔️ make mistakes
✔️ take risks without fear
Learn how to build it 👇 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/psychological-safety-in-the-classroom/
Teaching is emotional work, and that matters 📉
Read 👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/emotional-labour-teacher-burnout/
Read 👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/emotional-labour-teacher-burnout/
January 29, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Teaching is emotional work, and that matters 📉
Read 👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/emotional-labour-teacher-burnout/
Read 👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/emotional-labour-teacher-burnout/
Can tablets help close the attainment gap? 🤔
Our blog digs into what the research really says about tech in learning.
Find out 👇
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/technology-in-the-classroom/
Our blog digs into what the research really says about tech in learning.
Find out 👇
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/technology-in-the-classroom/
January 28, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Can tablets help close the attainment gap? 🤔
Our blog digs into what the research really says about tech in learning.
Find out 👇
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/technology-in-the-classroom/
Our blog digs into what the research really says about tech in learning.
Find out 👇
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/technology-in-the-classroom/
Start class before the bell even rings 🎒
Greeting students at the door can boost engagement and reduce disruption.
Read why it matters 👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/why-greeting-students-at-the-door-is-good/
Greeting students at the door can boost engagement and reduce disruption.
Read why it matters 👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/why-greeting-students-at-the-door-is-good/
January 27, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Start class before the bell even rings 🎒
Greeting students at the door can boost engagement and reduce disruption.
Read why it matters 👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/why-greeting-students-at-the-door-is-good/
Greeting students at the door can boost engagement and reduce disruption.
Read why it matters 👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/why-greeting-students-at-the-door-is-good/
From matching activities to fill-in-the-blank and diagrams, discover eight practical ways to help primary students pull knowledge from memory.
🔍 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/retrieval-practice-primary-school/
🔍 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/retrieval-practice-primary-school/
January 26, 2026 at 9:06 AM
From matching activities to fill-in-the-blank and diagrams, discover eight practical ways to help primary students pull knowledge from memory.
🔍 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/retrieval-practice-primary-school/
🔍 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/retrieval-practice-primary-school/
Have you heard about looping?
This blog explains how keeping students with the same teacher can strengthen relationships and boost achievement.
👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/looping-and-how-can-it-help/
This blog explains how keeping students with the same teacher can strengthen relationships and boost achievement.
👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/looping-and-how-can-it-help/
January 25, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Have you heard about looping?
This blog explains how keeping students with the same teacher can strengthen relationships and boost achievement.
👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/looping-and-how-can-it-help/
This blog explains how keeping students with the same teacher can strengthen relationships and boost achievement.
👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/looping-and-how-can-it-help/
Not all praise helps. Learn which types of praise can backfire and how better feedback boosts motivation and learning.
👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/ways-you-should-not-praise-your-child/
👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/ways-you-should-not-praise-your-child/
January 24, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Not all praise helps. Learn which types of praise can backfire and how better feedback boosts motivation and learning.
👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/ways-you-should-not-praise-your-child/
👉 https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/ways-you-should-not-praise-your-child/
Is grading your students actually hurting learning?
We unpack the evidence and rethink what feedback should do.
Read it here ➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/is-grading-students-bad/
We unpack the evidence and rethink what feedback should do.
Read it here ➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/is-grading-students-bad/
January 23, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Is grading your students actually hurting learning?
We unpack the evidence and rethink what feedback should do.
Read it here ➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/is-grading-students-bad/
We unpack the evidence and rethink what feedback should do.
Read it here ➡️ https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/is-grading-students-bad/
Self‑control isn’t a limited resource you use up 🔄
This blog breaks down what psychologists now think about delay‑of‑gratification and how it applies to classrooms:
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/marshmallows-and-self-control/
This blog breaks down what psychologists now think about delay‑of‑gratification and how it applies to classrooms:
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/marshmallows-and-self-control/
January 21, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Self‑control isn’t a limited resource you use up 🔄
This blog breaks down what psychologists now think about delay‑of‑gratification and how it applies to classrooms:
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/marshmallows-and-self-control/
This blog breaks down what psychologists now think about delay‑of‑gratification and how it applies to classrooms:
https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/marshmallows-and-self-control/
Today we’re digging into the science of literacy 🧠
Spelling. Handwriting. What actually helps learning.
Free webinar later today. Still time to join:
https://literacy-spelling-handwriting.eventbrite.co.uk/
Spelling. Handwriting. What actually helps learning.
Free webinar later today. Still time to join:
https://literacy-spelling-handwriting.eventbrite.co.uk/
January 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Today we’re digging into the science of literacy 🧠
Spelling. Handwriting. What actually helps learning.
Free webinar later today. Still time to join:
https://literacy-spelling-handwriting.eventbrite.co.uk/
Spelling. Handwriting. What actually helps learning.
Free webinar later today. Still time to join:
https://literacy-spelling-handwriting.eventbrite.co.uk/
Struggling with spelling and handwriting in your class? 🤔
We’re breaking down Cognitive Science, common pitfalls and practical strategies in a free online session this Wednesday: https://literacy-spelling-handwriting.eventbrite.co.uk/
We’re breaking down Cognitive Science, common pitfalls and practical strategies in a free online session this Wednesday: https://literacy-spelling-handwriting.eventbrite.co.uk/
January 20, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Struggling with spelling and handwriting in your class? 🤔
We’re breaking down Cognitive Science, common pitfalls and practical strategies in a free online session this Wednesday: https://literacy-spelling-handwriting.eventbrite.co.uk/
We’re breaking down Cognitive Science, common pitfalls and practical strategies in a free online session this Wednesday: https://literacy-spelling-handwriting.eventbrite.co.uk/
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This was an interesting read from @innerdrive.bsky.social
www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/photos-...?
Thinking about all those people endlessly taking photos of slides at conference presentations 😉
www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/photos-...?
Thinking about all those people endlessly taking photos of slides at conference presentations 😉
Point-and-Shoot Memories: The influence of taking photos on memory | InnerDrive
Snapping a photo of the board at the end of a lesson feels like a smart thing to do. But do photos actually aid memory – or are they just a crutch?
www.innerdrive.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 7:45 AM
This was an interesting read from @innerdrive.bsky.social
www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/photos-...?
Thinking about all those people endlessly taking photos of slides at conference presentations 😉
www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/photos-...?
Thinking about all those people endlessly taking photos of slides at conference presentations 😉