21st Century Learning
Our Think Tank online magazine represents 21st century learning. Just as you might come across an interesting video on the Internet, click links to read more about it, and then discuss it with colleagues, our Think Tanks work that way too. Each issue starts with a media broadcast, such as a TED Talk on the brain science topic featured in the issue. This is followed by a Think Tank of teachers and researchers writing more about the topic and how it applies to the language classroom. The final Plus section includes book reviews, reader spotlights, and other special contributions.
Read Our Latest Issue
Experiencing Time Inside and Outside the Language Classroom
November 2026
Time flies when you’re learning or teaching (or both)! Time is intertwined in so many facets of the classroom, from the timing of activities to the perception of time passing during lessons and beyond. This month, let’s devote some of that precious time to better understanding time itself.
“Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately, it kills all its pupils.” — Hector Berlioz
APA Reference for this issue
(author). (2026). (article title, sentence case). MindBrainEd Think Tanks: Experiencing Time Inside and Outside the Language Classroom, 12(11), (pages).
Explore Our Past Issues
From January 2017 to the present day, you can view each of our past issues in our archives. All of the original issues are available to download. When available, you can peruse the web versions of our issues on any of your internet-connected devices. Looking for something specific? Use the search feature at the top of our site to find exactly what you’re looking for!
The Brain in Simplified English
We are building a collection of readings about the Mind, Brain, Education and related topics in simplified English. The readings are based on articles and topics that have appeared in our Think Tanks+. Use them with your students. Share them with colleagues. Read them yourself as a gentle introduction to some of the issues and themes discussed in the Think Tanks+.
The Mind, Brain, and Education SIG is a part of JALT. It is a forum for language educators and researchers to share insights in neuroscience, bringing relevant new discoveries in psychology, cognitive neuroscience and neurolinguistics into language teaching in Japan.
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