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.
How to Re-Wire your Burned-Out Brain
Oct 16, 2012
Feeling burned out? Check out these tips from Dr. Martha S. Burns on how to motivate you and your brain again.
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.
Brain-Building for Third Grade Reading Proficiency
Oct 2, 2012
Dr. Martha Burns talks about the sobering statistics related to third grade reading proficiency and offers solutions to get struggling readers back on track.
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.
Dopamine and Learning: What The Brain’s Reward Center Can Teach Educators
Sep 18, 2012
How important is dopamine to learning? Read more to learn about how dopamine is produced and how learning is retained in the brain.
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?
Join Us for Our 2012 Fall Webinar Series for Educators
Sep 4, 2012
Our fall webinars begin this week and include topics on how the brain learns and how to increase student achievement. Register today!
