Overcoming Language and Reading Problems: The Promise of Brain Plasticity
Sep 11, 2013
Find out how children around the world are rewiring their brains to overcome 'insurmountable' language and reading problems.
Exclusive Webinars with Experts on the Brain and Reading
Aug 13, 2013
It’s time once again for our Fall Webinar Series! Join us for all three webinars, discover the latest about the science of learning, and find out what you can do to help your most struggling learners succeed.
Study: Fast ForWord Improves Writing in College Students
Jul 23, 2013Have you wondered what the effect of the Fast ForWord program is on older students, or how it develops other skills besides reading?
Growing Together: Connectomes, College Students, and Practical Tips for Providers
Jun 4, 2013Find out how Fast ForWord helped college students become better writers, and learn about connectomes—comprehensive maps of the brain’s neural connections. Click here to view presentations by Dr. Paula Tallal & Dr. Martha S. Burns.
Instilling a Love of Reading: What Every Teacher and Parent Should Know
Mar 27, 2013
Children who do not read well will not be inspired to read or to practice reading more. So, how do we get our reluctant readers to love reading?
Brain Myths in Education: Making Sense of Fact vs. Fiction
Mar 12, 2013
Some “brain myths” that have found their way into education are right on target, while others are outright wrong. Can you tell the difference?
How to Re-Wire your Burned-Out Brain
Oct 16, 2012
Feeling burned out? Check out these tips from Dr. Martha S. Burns on how to motivate you and your brain again.
Using Stories to Teach: How Narrative Structure Helps Students Learn
Jun 14, 2012Stories are fun to listen to, but did you know they also help students learn? The human brain has a natural affinity for narrative structure, using the elements of story to organize information. Should you hone your storytelling skills?
So You Think You Know Something About the Brain?
Jun 7, 2012
It’s a sad fact that educators seeking knowledge of how the brain learns may not have access to reliable information. Have you sorted fact from fiction? Take this test and find out.
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.
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