Facebook in Schools: Tool or Taboo?

Dec 1, 2011 by Joseph DuLaney
Should Facebook be allowed in the classroom or should it be banned?  Can it be used to contribute to classroom discussion, or is it a distraction that takes up precious time?

6 Steps to Help Students Ask Better Questions

Nov 29, 2011 by Sherrelle Walker, M.A.

How often do we teach students how to formulate good, in-depth questions? Use these 6 steps to help boost your students’ ability to ask better questions and drive their own learning.

Using Fiction Writing Activities to Develop Creative Thinking in the Classroom

Sep 29, 2011 by Sherrelle Walker, M.A.
Are your students gifted creative thinkers?  Get practical tips for using fiction writing in the classroom to break habitual thought patterns and develop students’ creativity.

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.

Implementation Fidelity: Maximizing Your Fast ForWord® or Reading Assistant™ Investment

Aug 11, 2011 by Andrew Ostarello

What is Implementation Fidelity?  Find out here, and learn how your implementation of Fast ForWord or Reading Assistant can lead to 50% more reading gain per year, on average.

Leigh Ann’s Story: Making a Difference in Children’s Lives

Aug 4, 2011 by Norene Wiesen
VIDEO: BrainPro Representative Leigh Ann shares some of the success stories that make her so passionate about being a Scientific Learning employee.

Inspiring Fluency: One School’s Journey to Improve Reading Skills

Jul 21, 2011 by Jacqueline Egli

Reading fluency is one of five core reading skills and plays a key role in reading development. Learn how one school improved reading skills with Reading Assistant software.

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.

Tapping the Source: Finding and Using the Innate Student Passion for Learning

Jun 16, 2011 by Sherrelle Walker, M.A.
Looking for a way to harness innate student passion to create an optimal learning experience? Try these tips from thought-leader Mark Prensky!

Individualizing Instruction Through Understanding Different Types of Learners

Jun 14, 2011 by Terri Zezula
Can individualized instruction for different types of learners improve a student’s learning experience in the classroom?

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