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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · Sep 11

#Edusky did you know CogSciSci has an active Discord server. It's a forum that allows teacher and researchers to discuss a whole range of issues round cognitive science, school leadership and teaching in general.

Check it out!

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CogSciSci discord server.

CogSciSci’s founding principle was to help connect teachers who wanted to explore the use of cognitive science principles in the teaching of science. The google group, social media and website have…

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · Jun 1

With this year's conference wrapped we begin work on the next one!

We are looking for a host school for the Friday of the may half term.

We have been around London the last few years so would really like to go to the midlands or North next time.

Let us know by DM or email 🙏#sciteachUK

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · May 30

"Only 38% of of 200 teachers could detect AI answers were from a sample of AI work"

"AI scanners only worked 65% of the time. Both are insufficient."

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · May 30

"One of the issues with LLM AIs is it is often the victim of prevalent misconceptions" Great stuff from @innerdrive.bsky.social @clairebadger.bsky.social

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · May 30

"What has to come front and centre when scaffolding is checking for understanding. How are you going to scaffold if you don't know what they know?"

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · May 30

One of the things we love at #cogscisci conference is platforming new speakers. Today researcher Chloe Brunskill from @yorkuniversity.bsky.social is sharing their work on the role narratives play in retention. Fascinating stuff!

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · May 30

@lambhearttea.bsky.social session on scaffolding includes a short group discussion on some of the problems differentiation has caused in people's classrooms. The room is buzzing with teachers sharing their experiences.

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · May 30

@nikika.bsky.social about to start a talk on the role embodied cognition can play in learning

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · May 30

Obviously @adamboxereducation.bsky.social practices what he preaches with utilising MWBs. Good job everyone got a mwb pen in their delegate bag 😎

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Adam Robbins @mrarobbins.bsky.social · May 30

Want to keep up with today's @cogscisci.bsky.social conference #edusky? Follow #cogscisci for updates on scaffolding, behaviour, SEND, cognitive research, narratives and much more!

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · May 30

What is the difference between prerequisite knowledge and checks for understanding @mbdscience.bsky.social has the key definitions

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · May 30

Advice for how to support SEND students...reads very much like what helps all students

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · May 30

"We need to remember that any scaffolding we do has to focus on ensuring the students still have to think about the concepts, beware offloading this task to AI"

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · May 30

Great to see @drwilkinsonsci.bsky.social using the outstanding e.coli analogy from CogSciSci legend Ruth Ashbee. Read the epic blog here wp.me/p2plp4-7d

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · May 30

@drmountstevens.bsky.social discussing the implications of working memory on teachers need to scaffold

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · May 30

The back of the big brain of @carlhendrick.substack.com whose packed talk with @hugheshaili.bsky.social is looking at lethal mutations of retrieval practice #cogscisci

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · May 30

Next up we have @drwilkinsonsci.bsky.social discussing tech solutions to support students with closed captions for lessons.

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · May 30

@drgarethbates.bsky.social kicks off a brilliant #cogscisci conference. 100 teachers giving up a sunny half term Friday to learn about effect sizes, what Ebbinghaus was really doing and their role in translating research

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · Apr 29

Sorry ran out of characters

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Adam Boxer @adamboxereducation.bsky.social · Apr 28

incredible

jump on this eh

CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · Apr 28

SCHEDULE RELEASED #edusky
Cogscisci Surrey is a month away! Here are the amazing talks we have to offer featuring:
@adamboxereducation.bsky.social @drgarethbates.bsky.social @carlhendrick.substack.com @lambhearttea.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social @mrlockyer.bsky.social @mbdscience.bsky.social

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Paul Cline @paulclinepsy.bsky.social · Apr 28

Looking forward to my first Cogscisci conference! Lots of great speakers - get your tickets before they sell out!
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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · Apr 28

SCHEDULE RELEASED #edusky
Cogscisci Surrey is a month away! Here are the amazing talks we have to offer featuring:
@adamboxereducation.bsky.social @drgarethbates.bsky.social @carlhendrick.substack.com @lambhearttea.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social @mrlockyer.bsky.social @mbdscience.bsky.social

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · Apr 28

SCHEDULE RELEASED #edusky
Cogscisci Surrey is a month away! Here are the amazing talks we have to offer featuring:
@adamboxereducation.bsky.social @drgarethbates.bsky.social @carlhendrick.substack.com @lambhearttea.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social @mrlockyer.bsky.social @mbdscience.bsky.social

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Lego LabRat @legolaboratoryrat.bsky.social · Apr 19

@cogscisci.bsky.social

I'm new to social media.

I am a chemistry teacher.

I have designed a Lego Periodic Table for which I am seeking support so that it can become an official Lego product.

Will you share this with your science group.

Supporting is Free
ideas.lego.com/s/p:7ea5c858...

The Periodic Table of the [LEGO] Elements

I am a chemist and an AFOL (Adult Fan of LEGO). This is the intersection of those two disciplines. But perhaps the intersection is more than just a ...

ideas.lego.com

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · Apr 8

Sorry for your loss. Dawn was at the inaugural CogSciSci meet up, which illustrated her passion and curiosity for all things education. Her educational blogs were always so useful.

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CogSciSci @cogscisci.bsky.social · Apr 1

The talk is basically 45 mins then 15 min movement time with a new talk every hour

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