*Notes on the science of learning

Hi, I’m Holly Korbey, and I write and produce this weekly newsletter and monthly online magazine all about the most exciting ideas, research and knowledge about the science of learning.

I am a freelance education journalist for a variety of national outlets and author of Building Better Citizens. I’m also the mother of three sons who are in college, high school and middle school. In other words: I’ve seen a *lot* of learning.

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What’s a Bell Ringer?

A bell ringer is a low-stakes mini-assessment, usually given at the beginning or ending of class, a couple of questions for students to answer. It’s also a research-backed way to a) help teachers better understand who has learned the material and b) help students quiz themselves and consolidate their learning. I called this newsletter The Bell Ringer as a tribute to small, evidence-backed instructional moves that can improve learning.