2011 Virtual Circle of Learning Wrap-Up

Nov 8, 2011 by Pam Combs

Catch the 2011 Virtual Circle of Learning highlights, and learn how you can increase student engagement and motivation with these helpful resources.

Longitudinal Study Shows Significant Fast ForWord Gains Endure Over Time

Oct 6, 2011 by Melissa Agocs

VIDEO: Students from Clarke County, GA, on average, showed a steady increase in CRCT reading scores with each passing year after starting to use Fast ForWord products.

10 Big Benefits of Using iPads in Schools

Sep 27, 2011 by Corey Fitzgerald
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.

The Great Homework Debate: Is Homework Helpful or Harmful to Students?

Sep 13, 2011 by Cory Armes, M.Ed.

Does homework develop study habits and reinforce learning, or does it solidify misunderstandings and detract from other valuable activities, including family time? Gain insight into both sides of the great homework debate.

Language Skills Increase 1.8 Years After 30 Days Using Fast ForWord

Aug 25, 2011 by Andrew Ostarello

VIDEO: See how language comprehension improvement can be achieved with Fast ForWord. This study shows an average increase of 1.8 years after 30 school days.

The Need for Physically Active Learning

Jul 7, 2011 by Sherrelle Walker, M.A.
Have you heard of “physically active learning”?  Find out how this new model integrating physical activity into classroom lessons can improve cognitive skills.

How Learning and Literacy Enhance Our Brains

Jun 30, 2011 by Bill Jenkins, Ph.D.
Learning to read pays lifelong dividends, and when educators understand how literacy enhances the brain, they can make more informed instructional decisions. Learn more...

Student Reading Improvement Nearly Doubles In Just 24 Days

Jun 28, 2011 by Andrew Ostarello

Student reading improvement nearly doubled for 208 1 stand 2 ndgraders after 24 days using Fast ForWord Reading 1 software from Scientific Learning. Watch our video presentation of the research study.

The Essential Nature of Developing Oral Reading Fluency

Jun 7, 2011 by Bill Jenkins, Ph.D.
Current research shows oral reading fluency is a strong predictor of reading comprehension skills. Learn how  to develop and improve oral reading fluency with these fun activities.

7 Amazing Discoveries from Brain Research

Jun 2, 2011 by Carrie Gajowski, MA
Current brain research indicates that our emotions can influence our minds and bodies. Learn more about brain research and find out how to use these discoveries as a tool in the classroom.

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