The Myth of Multitasking: Audio
Are you a multitasker? Do you think you’re more productive because of your ability to focus on more than one thing at a time? Or do you find yourself trying to get things done and ultimately getting nothing done because of your habit of multitasking? Listen to this audio clip (or read the transcript) discussing […] […]
10 Tips for Mastering Math
Math is challenging for many students; it’s the most challenging subject in school. Just hearing the word “math” can create anxiety, frustration, and self-doubt. The good news is that math success isn’t about being naturally gifted. It’s about building strong habits, practicing consistently, and getting support when needed. Now that the summer is underway, it’s […] […]
How to Learn to Learn
As the school year winds down, it’s time to take stock of the past year. What were areas of success? What were areas that need improvement? What was learned? What was forgotten? What was easy/difficult? What’s coming up next year? Summer is not the time to forget all things academic: a little bit of brain […] […]
Report Cards are Coming!
With report cards on their way, we thought it would be helpful to remind you of our tips for the “report card chat”. Every family should sit down and discuss the positives and negatives of the report card, and come up with a plan to catch up and get ahead this summer to be ready […] […]
Could the answer to better learning be… gulp… MORE tests?
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that including more tests and quizzes during lectures (online or in the classroom) may prevent students from losing focus. We all know what it’s like to be sitting in class and have our mind drift off. Even when the lecture is about something […] […]
Trick Your Brain Into Being More Productive
Be honest: how often are you focused on only one thing? Is it more likely that you could be found texting and chatting online while trying to complete a more important task? Do you reply to emails that can wait or clean out your desk drawers rather than tackle the work you should be completing? […] […]
Is Technology the Answer for Better Learning?
What is the answer for students who struggle with attention and comprehension in the classroom? In an age where children turn to the Internet for answers, is incorporating state-of-the-art technology into classrooms the answer to get students to pay attention and learn best? Studies in Alberta suggest the answer is no. While many students might […] […]
Active Thinking: Turning the Brain on for Better Grades
All students are active thinkers by nature, but not all students know how to be active thinker when it comes to classroom learning. And especially not when it comes to homework. That’s because, like many other school skills—studying, organization, focus—active thinking is a skill that students need to be taught how to use. Then, like […] […]
Pro Tips for Better Organization and Better Grades
Organization is a critical skill for school success, yet it is one of those skills that cannot be easily pointed to, as if to say: THIS is organization! So, what IS organization, and how do you go about moving from it as a abstract concept to implementing it as a workable skill set that benefits […] […]
Teaching Styles: Tradition vs Technology
There’s been a lot of talk about how technology in the classroom can enrich the learning experience, giving students multi-sensory, hands-on learning time. New tools such as iPads and even tools with fewer bells and whistles (such as cellphones) are becoming part of many schools’ classroom teaching and learning experience. The argument is that it […] […]