The Multitasking Myth Just Won’t Die | Uncomplicate Ed

Ashley Doty

Published on: 10/30/2026

Multitasking is a myth. See what cognitive science says about task switching, split attention, classroom engagement, and how teachers can better protect students’ attention.

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Learning Styles Are Back From the Dead. Again.

Ashley Doty

Published on: 10/16/2026

Learning styles are one of education’s most persistent myths. See what the research says about visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners, and what teachers can focus on instead.

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Don’t Be Spooked by Cognitive Science | Uncomplicate Ed

Ashley Doty

Published on: 10/21/2025

These 5 Halloween-themed teaching strategies are grounded in real cognitive science. From retrieval to chunking, use them this week to boost student learning—no gimmicks, just brains.

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