Our Lives Change, Too: From Fast ForWord® Skeptic to Believer
Dec 21, 2010
After Special Ed. diagnostician Cory Armes saw students achieve dramatic results with Fast ForWord software, she went from skeptic to believer and left her teaching job to work for the company that makes the product.
Beating Bullying for Better Learning
Dec 16, 2010
Beating bullying and keeping our schools safe for all students can dramatically impact the lives and quality of education for students.
Brain Plasticity: A New Frontier For Education and Learning
Nov 11, 2010In the book, The Brain That Changes Itself, Dr. Norman Doidge reveals a fascinating look at the brain and how it can re-wire itself through the lifespan by the concept of Brain Plasticity.
Listen: Don’t Ignore the Benefits of Music on the Brain
Nov 4, 2010
Music training has been shown to improve cognitive skills, auditory skills, and pattern recognition and thus has the potential to impact student achievement. The benefits of music in schools should be carefully weighed as we evaluate its place in the school day.
Neuroscience for Kids?!
Oct 18, 2010
Dr. Eric Chudler will be joining Scientific Learning as a keynote speaker at the 2010 National Circle of Learning in Las Vegas, NV on November 4 – 5, 2010. He is the creator of the Neuroscience for Kids website.
Dyslexic Learners Dramatically Improve Reading Skills with Fast ForWord
Oct 12, 2010
In a study by Nadine Gaab and her colleagues, dyslexic learners who used Fast ForWord products for remediation improved their reading skills by focusing on improving rapid auditory processing and oral language skills.
Students Show Improved Auditory Attention and Early Reading Skills After Fast ForWord Intervention
Oct 5, 2010After 29 days of using the Fast ForWord products, students 6 to 8 years of age saw both improved auditory attention and improved early reading skills.
Increased Brain Activity in Reading-Related Areas After Using Fast ForWord Language
Sep 28, 2010The results of a study conducted by Elise Temple and her colleagues find that students with dyslexia have reduced cortical activity in the temporo-parietal and inferior frontal regions. The activation becomes more typical when students undergo intensive remediation with the Fast ForWord Language product and that the changes in cortical activation are correlated with improvements in early reading skills.
Fit Bodies Make Fit Brains: Physical Exercise and Brain Cells
Sep 23, 2010
Sherrelle Walker discusses why physical exercise is important for both a healthy body and a fit brain. She explains how exercise can help students stay more alert and attentive in the classroom.
Adolescence: What’s the Brain Got to Do with It?
Sep 21, 2010
Dr. Sherry Francis provides a glimpse into the world of the adolescent brain and explains what is happening for the typical teenager during these critical years.
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