The Role of the Teacher in Blended Learning: Data, Management, and Student Support
Apr 17, 2012
What does the shift toward blended learning mean for today’s classroom teacher? One certainty is that relationships between teachers and students are changing. Learn how to excel in an evolving role.
Deliberate Practice: How to Develop Expertise
Apr 12, 2012
Does the myth of ‘practice makes perfect’ hold true? Only if that practice is done in the right way. Learn about the important role that intention and focus play in developing expertise.
Language and the Reading Puzzle: Morphemes and Memory
Apr 10, 2012
How do morpheme awareness and working memory skills help emerging readers attain fluency? Cognitive scientist Dr. Virginia Mann breaks it down for us in “The Language and Reading Puzzle Part 2.”
Using Poetry to Teach Reading: Rhythm, Rhyme, and Choral Reading
Apr 5, 2012
Inspire students of all skill levels to engage with the subtle beauty and nuances of a language, encourage expression and creativity, and become excited about words, reading, and writing. More>>
Language and the Reading Puzzle: 5 Steps Towards Fluent Reading
Apr 3, 2012Are visual “reversals” (e.g., mistaking b for d) really a sign of a poor reader? And how important is a good vocabulary? Find out what really matters, and how to help your readers on the path to fluency.
How to Support Social Development in Young Children
Mar 29, 2012
A child’s social skills are a compelling predictor of future success, both in and out of school. Learn how you can support social development in young children with these easy to implement tips.
Keeping in Mind: The Task of Working Memory
Mar 27, 2012
Working memory – we use it when we recall our grocery list and when we retell a story. But did you know it’s also essential for language learning and reading a book chapter from beginning to end? Read more>>
5 Strategies for Fluency and Comprehension That Every Reader Can Use
Mar 22, 2012Students should be able to engage in a variety of different texts to be considered fluent and competent readers. These fluency and comprehension strategies will give students an edge in approaching any kind of text.
5 Reasons Why Every Parent Should Be Familiar with Executive Function
Mar 20, 2012
It’s not a common topic, but executive function is something that parents should understand. The term refers to working memory, inhibitory control, cognitive flexibility, etc.—skills and qualities that help people succeed in everyday life.
The Curious Mind: Interest, Drive, and the Road to Academic Success
Mar 13, 2012
Traditionally, good grades and high achievement test scores have been given great weight in predicting a student’s future success. But new research shows that the role curiosity plays in learning and life is not to be underestimated. Read more>>
