"What’s in the Common Core, but Missing in Your Curriculum” webinar by Dr. Martha Burns
Jan 29, 2013
In a recent webinar, Dr. Martha Burns discussed how the Common Core State Standards focus more on the “process of learning” than any previous educational standards. She reviewed the importance of executive functions to higher order thinking skills and shared-- how the Scientific Learning products can help students master the skills needed to be college and career ready.
5 Trends in Education for 2013
Jan 8, 2013
The 5 trends in education for 2013 include flipped instruction and making learning authentic with video games and social media. What do you think education trends will look like in the coming year?
How a Low Performing School Achieved Double-Digit Gains
Nov 20, 2012Dr. Martha Burns from Scientific Learning and Mr. Charles Wilson, Principal of Korematsu Discovery Academy, presented a live webinar that discussed how Korematsu achieved a double-digit test-score gain and emerged from PI status in only two school years
What Educators May Not Know about the Neuroscience of Learning
Nov 6, 2012
In a recent webinar, Dr. Paula Tallal discussed her original research on auditory processing, its relationship to language development, and the far-reaching effect that deficiencies in those area can have on learning.
Teaching Reading in Science Class: A Common Core Trend?
Oct 30, 2012
With the trend of non-fiction material on statewide reading assessments growing, administrators have begun asking teachers in subjects other than English Language Arts (ELA) to start incorporating more reading and writing tasks in their courses.
Eric Jensen Links New Brain Research With Teaching in New Webinar
Oct 23, 2012
In a recent webinar for Scientific Learning Corporation, author Eric Jensen summarized current research about the brain and strategies that could be implemented in the classroom with all students.
Demystifying Executive Functions in Preschool Children
Oct 9, 2012In a recent webinar, Dr. William Jenkins, a leader in the field of childhood brain development and one of the founders of Scientific Learning, presented on the importance of executive functions in the development of preschool students.
Using Twitter in School: 4 Ways Students and Teachers Can Connect With the World
Sep 27, 2012
Are you using Twitter in the classroom with your students? Here are some tips on how to use Twitter to connect with the world.
Behavior Problems in School: Empowering Students to Self Discipline
Sep 11, 2012
Students with behavior problems will not “just grow out of it”. The same skill deficiencies that affect their success in school will affect their success in the workplace, if they make it that far. What can be done?
The Flipped Classroom: A Pedagogy for Differentiating Instruction and Teaching Essential Skills
Jul 31, 2012
What might a successful flipped classroom look like? Read more to find out how the flipped classroom can benefit both students and teachers.
