Help Us Congratulate Eddy on His Silver Medal!
Jun 28, 2012
Hats off to our pal Eddy! Parents’ Choice has just awarded the Eddy’s Number Party! kindergarten math readiness app a silver medal for its fun and “user-friendly” features. See the app for yourself!
Developmental Dyslexia: Differences in the Pre-Reading Brain
Jun 26, 2012What if there were a way to predict dyslexia, so that affected children could receive earlier intervention? Recent research may have found a way to do just that—by looking at differences in the brain before children learn to read.
What Blended Learning Looks Like: Great Teachers and Proven Technology
Jun 21, 2012
Students can accomplish a lot working independently with proven technology, but teachers play a critical role in reinforcing concepts, intervening when students have difficulties, and supporting students in their learning.
Characteristics of Rapidly Improving Schools with Bill Daggett
Jun 19, 2012
Contrary to popular opinion, schools in the US are getting better at educating students for the 21st century. Find out what the most rapidly improving schools have in common from Dr. Bill Daggett, CEO of the International Center for Leadership in Education.
Using Stories to Teach: How Narrative Structure Helps Students Learn
Jun 14, 2012Stories 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?
