10 Big Benefits of Using iPads in Schools
Sep 27, 2011
The iPad is changing how students learn in the 21
stcentury. Learn how using iPads in schools can improve collaborative content creation, data collection, and more.
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.
AMPing Up Our Teaching to Increase Intrinsic Student Motivation
May 24, 2011
Learn some surprising truths about what really motivates people, and get tips for increasing student motivation in the classroom.
Let's Get Engaged!
Apr 21, 2011
Need some ideas for designing engaging reading activities for your ESL students? Here are some tips and strategies you can use right now.
Antidotes to Summer Brain Drain (Part 1): Tips and Tools for Fun Math Skills Practice
Apr 5, 2011
Worried about summer brain drain setting your child back? These tips and strategies are fun and creative ways to practice math skills, keeping your kids on track for next year.
Teaching Creativity in the Classroom
Mar 1, 2011
Teaching creativity in the classroom is a great way for educators to help students break out of established patterns on thinking. Find out how teaching creativity can help students become more effective learners.
Indispensible Automaticity: How Reading Frees the Mind to Learn
Feb 22, 2011Automaticity in reading is the ability read without consciously thinking about it. Find out why automaticity is the foundation for student learning success.
6 Ways to Empower Your Students as Contributors in the Classroom
Feb 8, 2011
Find out how students help students in the classroom using online collaboration tools. Get actionable ideas for engaging your students as contributors and digital learners.
Announcing the Create a Character Contest Winners!
Nov 19, 2010
We received a ton of creative entries to the 2010 Scientific Learning Back to-School “Create a Character” Contest.
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.
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