6 Ways to Empower Your Students as Contributors in the Classroom

Feb 8, 2011 by Norene Wiesen
Find out how students help students in the classroom using online collaboration tools.  Get actionable ideas for engaging your students as contributors and digital learners.

Ok, so you made a mistake. But look what you learned!

Jan 26, 2011 by Sherrelle Walker, M.A.
Making mistakes is an important part of learning.  How can we create a classroom culture that encourages students to view mistakes as learning opportunities?

5 Insights from our Recent Brain Fitness Webinars

Jan 6, 2011 by Carrie Gajowski, MA
Five memorable insights from our 2010 Brain Fitness Webinars series, addressing  the brain, reading, and student learning in today’s world.

What Makes Superman So Great? Closing the Achievement Gap

Dec 14, 2010 by Terri Zezula
Reducing the achievement gap at St. Mary Parish Public Schools was a natural result of district-wide success with Fast ForWord® and Reading Assistant™ products

Broward County, FL: “Fast ForWord has made me a more confident learner.”

Aug 10, 2010 by Carrie Gajowski, MA
In this video, Broward County School District staff and students share their thoughts about working with Fast ForWord software to build confidence and improve school test scores.

Video Games: A New Perspective on Learning Content and Skills

Jul 22, 2010 by Sherrelle Walker, M.A.
Today’s digital native students want the interactivity that they experience outside of school—and that includes playing video games for learning. But can they really game their way to new skills?

Fun Science Experiments for Classroom or Home

Jun 18, 2010 by Norene Wiesen

Looking for some fun science experiments for your classroom?  Here’s a small selection you can do with items students can bring from home.

Using the Human Element to Make Science Fun and Approachable

Jun 17, 2010 by Sherrelle Walker, M.A.

How can we make science fun and cultivate our students’ passion for discovery? It comes down to the two parts of a single idea: "WE can spend more TIME."

Brain Research, Learning & Literacy: Webinar with Dr. Bill Jenkins

May 28, 2010 by Norene Wiesen

What happens in the brain when we learn language?  Be sure to take advantage of this unusual opportunity to learn from a brain plasticity expert via pre-recorded webinar.

Dress up Your Firefox Browser with Your Favorite Fast ForWord® Character

May 26, 2010 by Norene Wiesen

Dress up your Firefox browser with your favorite Fast ForWord character!

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