Using Stories to Teach: How Narrative Structure Helps Students Learn
Jun 14, 2012
Stories 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.
Disrupting K-12 Education: Innovating Learning with Michael Horn
Jun 5, 2012
The way students learn is ever changing with the constant development of innovative technology. Learn how disruptive innovation is changing 21st century K-12 education.
Stress and the Human Brain
May 31, 2012
Why is it harder to learn and remember things when we’re stressed? Discover the brain physiology of stress, and find out how to calm your brain for better cognitive functioning.
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!
Creating a New Culture of Teaching and Learning with Alan November
May 10, 2012
Educator Alan November discusses how focusing on information, collaboration, and empathy can create a new culture of learning in the classroom. More>>
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