AMPing Up Our Teaching to Increase Intrinsic Student Motivation
May 24, 2011
Adult and Family literacy in the US; limitations to our Nation’s success
Feb 3, 2011Brain Plasticity: A New Frontier For Education and Learning
Nov 11, 2010In the book, The Brain That Changes Itself, Dr. Norman Doidge reveals a fascinating look at the brain and how it can re-wire itself through the lifespan by the concept of Brain Plasticity.
Creating Reading Intention to Improve Reading Comprehension Skills in Students
Oct 26, 2010Improve reading comprehension skills in students by priming your reader’s brain. Discover reading comprehension strategies that allow your reader to experience a text with intent.
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Sep 16, 2010The Brain Gets Better at What it Does: Dr. Martha Burns on Brain Plasticity
May 21, 2010Dr. Martha Burns is an extremely knowledgeable and highly sought after speaker, so I'm pleased to let you know that an interview she gave on brain plasticity while in Australia is now available online.
In a Rut? Give Your Brain a Workout
May 20, 2010When was the last time you got stuck—I mean really STUCK—on a problem? Instead of being able to bring your mental muscles to bear on the challenge, did your mind feel tired or fatigued or just plain empty?
Brain Fitness Is Not A Game
Apr 30, 2010The conclusion of the BBC brain training study is baffling. Were the tasks adaptive, motivating, and practiced with intensity and frequency? Was there cross-training of skills? Learn what brain training is and what it is not...
Lifelong Learning and the Plastic Brain
Apr 23, 2010Educational Video Games
Feb 25, 2010Video games in the classroom? Yes, indeed according to Jim Brazell who recently gave the keynote speech at the Florida Education Technology Conference. Video games can be effective learning and teaching tools, not just entertainment.
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