Tag Archives: cognitivescience

Creating Examples vs. Non Examples Using Nano Banana Pro on Gemini 3 to Amplify Instruction

Learning abstract concepts is difficult because our students are beginners in many cases. This means they primarily understand new ideas in the context of what they already know, which is usually concrete. To build a robust “schema” (a mental structure of organized knowledge), students need more than a definition; they need to see the concept in action through examples vs. non examples. With this said, it is now ever been easier to create examples vs. non examples using Gemini’s Nano Banana Pro image generator that is associated with Gemini 3. In this post, you’ll see how to do this to support your instruction.

Using AI to Support Interleaving & Spaced Practice and Retrieval in Unit Planning

As teachers, we are constantly seeking ways to make learning more durable and meaningful for our students. We want them to not just memorize facts for a test, but to fully understand and retain what they’ve learned over the long haul. Cognitive science offers a powerful toolkit of strategies to achieve this, and with theContinueContinue reading “Using AI to Support Interleaving & Spaced Practice and Retrieval in Unit Planning”

New Release! Crush it from the Start: 25 Tips for Instructional Coaches and Leaders

Today marks the release of my new book—a resource designed for instructional coaches, principals, assistant principals, college of education professors, and district office leaders who are committed to transforming teaching and learning in the modern classroom. This book isn’t just about coaching strategies; it’s about understanding the content necessary to navigate education in the ageContinueContinue reading “New Release! Crush it from the Start: 25 Tips for Instructional Coaches and Leaders”

The Modern Instructional Coach

As we transition from the broad challenges of modern education to specific strategies, this blog will first delve into the foundational cognitive science principles essential for instructional coaches. Following this, we’ll explore the integration of cutting-edge EdTech tools and AI applications in teaching, culminating in practical approaches for establishing effective classroom routines and behavior management.

Season 1 Recap Part 2: Navigating Education – The Podcast

By: Matt Rhoads, Ed.D Dr. Matt Rhoads is a Tech and Instructional Leader and Innovator with hands in Adult Ed, K-12, and Higher Education. He is the author of several books and is the host of Navigating Education – The Podcast. After the first ten episodes of the podcast season, we began interviewing educators fromContinueContinue reading “Season 1 Recap Part 2: Navigating Education – The Podcast”