Classroom Cognition: The Science of Learning in Lecture | Faculty Focus | Information and digital literacy in education via the digital path | Scoop.it
Students often put in a great deal of time and energy into learning course material, yet their efforts are often less than fruitful. Week after week, we witness students arriving to lecture—seemingly prepared—armed with planners, Post-its, highlighters, and tablets. With such obvious effort poured into their preparation, it can be tough to grasp why these same students are often performing poorly on exams.