Brain Research, Learning & Literacy: Webinar with Dr. Bill Jenkins

May 28, 2010 by Norene Wiesen

What happens in the brain when we learn language?  Be sure to take advantage of this unusual opportunity to learn from a brain plasticity expert via pre-recorded webinar.

Dress up Your Firefox Browser with Your Favorite Fast ForWord® Character

May 26, 2010 by Norene Wiesen

Dress up your Firefox browser with your favorite Fast ForWord character!

The Brain Gets Better at What it Does: Dr. Martha Burns on Brain Plasticity

May 21, 2010 by Norene Wiesen

Dr. Martha Burns is an extremely knowledgeable and highly sought after speaker, so I'm pleased to let you know that an interview she gave on brain plasticity while in Australia is now available online.

In a Rut? Give Your Brain a Workout

May 20, 2010 by Sherrelle Walker, M.A.

When was the last time you got stuck—I mean really STUCK—on a problem? Instead of being able to bring your mental muscles to bear on the challenge, did your mind feel tired or fatigued or just plain empty?

Phonemic Awareness as a Foundational Reading Skill

May 18, 2010 by Denise Ruvalcaba

Learn about phonemic awareness and the capacity to learn and grow as a reader.

How to Motivate Students: The Psychology of Success

May 7, 2010 by Bill Jenkins, Ph.D.

How can educators best motivate students to learn?  Stimulate their brains on a neurobiological level to optimize each student’s internal learning environment!  Learn more...