2011 Virtual Circle of Learning Customer Conference
Aug 25, 2011
Scientific Learning customers, get ready for the 2011 Virtual Circle of Learning! Learn the latest about education & brain research, get best practices, & network with others users via social media. Join us!
Still the Write Stuff: Why We Must Continue Teaching Handwriting
Aug 23, 2011
Some argue that teaching handwriting skills is less important than teaching keyboarding skills. However, studies show that learning handwriting skills changes patterns in the brain. Read more.
Connecting the Dots Between Infant Temperament and Future Success
Aug 18, 2011Infant temperament has long been thought of as innate, but could some aspects be environmental? Read more from Dr. Martha Burns.
Students who Struggle in the Mainstream: What their Homework Patterns May Tell You
Aug 2, 2011
Do your child’s homework patterns reveal hidden learning deficits? Improving reading fluency can improve student achievement for struggling learners across multiple subjects.
Changing the Culture of Poverty by Doing Whatever It Takes
Jul 28, 2011
Breaking the cycle of poverty is the aspiration Geoffrey Canada had in mind when he created Harlem Children’s Zone. Read his story and discover how early learning skills can have a long-term academic impact on students.
Ben’s Story: Intensive Intervention Helps a Young Boy on the Autism Spectrum Succeed
Jul 14, 2011Read the story of Ben, an autistic boy whose life changed after using a computer-based intensive language and reading intervention now available to families as part of Fast ForWord Home.
Left vs. Right: What Your Brain Hemispheres Are Really Up To
Jul 12, 2011
Is the right side of your brain really more creative? Read about right brain vs. left brain research and how views have changed since early studies.
The Need for Physically Active Learning
Jul 7, 2011
Have you heard of “physically active learning”? Find out how this new model integrating physical activity into classroom lessons can improve cognitive skills.
5 Paths To Brain Health: Tips From Dr. Paul Nussbaum
Jul 5, 2011These brain health tips from clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Paul Nussbaum can help you keep your brain fit and healthy throughout your lifetime.
How Learning and Literacy Enhance Our Brains
Jun 30, 2011
Learning to read pays lifelong dividends, and when educators understand how literacy enhances the brain, they can make more informed instructional decisions. Learn more...
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