What Blended Learning Looks Like: Great Teachers and Proven Technology
Jun 21, 2012
Students can accomplish a lot working independently with proven technology, but teachers play a critical role in reinforcing concepts, intervening when students have difficulties, and supporting students in their learning.
Characteristics of Rapidly Improving Schools with Bill Daggett
Jun 19, 2012
Contrary to popular opinion, schools in the US are getting better at educating students for the 21st century. Find out what the most rapidly improving schools have in common from Dr. Bill Daggett, CEO of the International Center for Leadership in Education.
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?
Girl Brains and Boy Brains: What Educators and Parents Need to Know
Jun 12, 2012
How different are the brains of boys and girls? What do educators and parents need to know about gender and the brain, and how can we best help students learn?
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.
Preventing Summer Brain Drain with Dr. Martha S. Burns
May 29, 2012The stronger the pathways in the brain, the easier it becomes for a child to learn and retain information. How will your child stay sharp over the summer?
18 Ways to Encourage Students to Read This Summer
May 24, 2012It can be hard enough to get students to read within the structure of the academic year, so how can you encourage your students to read during the summer break?
How to Rekindle the Love of Learning
May 22, 2012
Research demonstrates that, in the US, the motivation to learn declines steadily from third through ninth grade. How can parents and educators help young people rekindle the love of learning?
Free Webinars on Brain Health and the Science of Learning – Register Today!
May 17, 2012
Summary: Join us in June for two live webinars: brain health with Dr. Paul Nussbaum and the science of learning with Dr. Martha S. Burns. Register today – you don’t want to miss these sessions!
3 Tips for Encouraging Verbal Communication in Young Learners
May 1, 2012Research shows that children from rich language environments start school with an advantage over their peers. What can parents do at home to help their children succeed?
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