"What’s in the Common Core, but Missing in Your Curriculum” webinar by Dr. Martha Burns
Jan 29, 2013
In a recent webinar, Dr. Martha Burns discussed how the Common Core State Standards focus more on the “process of learning” than any previous educational standards. She reviewed the importance of executive functions to higher order thinking skills and shared-- how the Scientific Learning products can help students master the skills needed to be college and career ready.
How a Low Performing School Achieved Double-Digit Gains
Nov 20, 2012Dr. Martha Burns from Scientific Learning and Mr. Charles Wilson, Principal of Korematsu Discovery Academy, presented a live webinar that discussed how Korematsu achieved a double-digit test-score gain and emerged from PI status in only two school years
What Educators May Not Know about the Neuroscience of Learning
Nov 6, 2012
In a recent webinar, Dr. Paula Tallal discussed her original research on auditory processing, its relationship to language development, and the far-reaching effect that deficiencies in those area can have on learning.
Join Us for Our 2012 Fall Webinar Series for Educators
Sep 4, 2012
Our fall webinars begin this week and include topics on how the brain learns and how to increase student achievement. Register today!
What Blended Learning Looks Like: Great Teachers and Proven Technology
Jun 21, 2012
Students can accomplish a lot working independently with proven technology, but teachers play a critical role in reinforcing concepts, intervening when students have difficulties, and supporting students in their learning.
Free Webinars on Brain Health and the Science of Learning – Register Today!
May 17, 2012
Summary: Join us in June for two live webinars: brain health with Dr. Paul Nussbaum and the science of learning with Dr. Martha S. Burns. Register today – you don’t want to miss these sessions!
Deliberate Practice: How to Develop Expertise
Apr 12, 2012
Does the myth of ‘practice makes perfect’ hold true? Only if that practice is done in the right way. Learn about the important role that intention and focus play in developing expertise.
Why You Should Read With Your Child
Mar 6, 2012You probably already know that you should read to your children, but do you know why? Here are three important reasons to not only read aloud with your child, but also to make it a shared activity.
Fifth Graders Make Significantly Greater Gains than a Comparison Group Across Multiple Subjects After Fast ForWord
Dec 27, 2011VIDEO: After using Fast ForWord for 30 minutes a day, students made significantly greater improvements on a state-aligned computerized adaptive test than students who did not use Fast ForWord.
Using the Power of Optimal Timing to Improve the Brain’s Ability to Learn
Dec 13, 2011
Providing the brain with the right feedback at the right time can make a huge impact on learning. Find out how the brain responds to different time scales in the classroom.
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