“Human cognition is complex. Applying our knowledge of human cognition to instructional procedures is more complex. Explaining it in an intelligible fashion is herculean. Blake Harvard has brilliantly accomplished this explanatory task. I recommend this book to all engaged in the teaching profession.” -Dr. John Sweller tinyurl.com/4wsnazpa

"It wasn't me." - Shaggy (2000) "It wasn't me." - Pep (2026)

It’s publication day! 📚 What Are They Thinking? is officially out today! A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way, contributed to the book, shared a review or pre-ordered a copy. I’m incredibly grateful. 🔗 Get your copy: amzn.eu/d/04yXXJsE

We have a winner.

I became an @everton supporter in America because of @TimHowardGK and @landondonovan...I stayed a supporter largely because of Leighton Baines. Absolute legend.

Attention is a limited resource. This Teacher CPD Academy course explores how it affects learning, common classroom distractions and practical ways to help students stay focused.

A big thank you to fellow @Inner_Drive author @effortfuleduktr for taking the time to read What Are They Thinking? and share his thoughts. Really appreciate your support, Blake! 👇 📚 Publication date: 23.09.26 🔗 Pre-order: amzn.eu/d/0fw5Vrku

If there’s a way for students to take a shortcut when learning, they’ll usually take it. How should we talk with them about doing the more effortful work and avoid those shortcuts? theeffortfuleducator.com/202… #learn #learner #learning #teach #teaching #teacher #educate #education #educator #educators #school #schoolimprovement #professionaldevelopment #teachers #linkedin #schooling #teachersofx #teachersoftwitter #clearthelist

So you’re telling me there’s a chance?

You're (Possibly) Thinking Incorrectly About Studying A simple and easy shift in student thinking can yield much more efficient and effective studying. theeffortfuleducator.com/202… #learn #learner #learning #teach #teaching #teacher #educate #education #educator #educators #school #schoolimprovement #professionaldevelopment #teachers #linkedin #schooling #teachersofx #teachersoftwitter #clearthelist

Short clip from a fun conversation I had with @HKorbey for The Bell Ringer. There are so many more efficient and effective tasks we can set for our students than just ‘complete the study guide and be ready for the test.’

A couple of days ago in class I noticed one of my students sitting and reading my book. I didn't really say anything to her and eventually she called me over to ask about working memory capacity, what is a chunk of information, and more information about Cowan (2010). I almost fell out. : )

Retrieval as Communication Retrieval is much more than accessing knowledge, it is communication. Are you listening? theeffortfuleducator.com/202…

I have never, not once, had an administrator at the school or district level ever mention PISA scores to me. Ever.

What Creativity Isn’t Schools don't kill creativity...they enable it. theeffortfuleducator.com/202…

The Roots of Knowledge and Learning The roots of knowledge and learning provide the nourishment necessary for creativity and innovation to flourish. theeffortfuleducator.com/202…

It should be illegal to be both September and 93 degrees outside.

64 personality types? This is getting out of hand...

It me. : )