Latest Educational psychology Stories
Breakthrough K-12 Math and Reading Programs for the Common Core Combine Smart Technology, Rich Data, Professional Learning and Rigorous, Relevant Content NEW YORK, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bringing together leading cognitive scientists, instructional experts in reading and mathematics, cutting-edge game and app designers and adaptive technology innovators, Scholastic Education is transforming the K-12 classroom with six breakthrough programs designed to help all students reach...
Silverback Learning Solutions can be found at NSBA's booth #1037 and attendees are welcomed to demo the company’s instructional improvement system, Mileposts, which enables personalized learning environments for students currently in 13 states throughout the U.S. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 13, 2013 Silverback Learning Solutions (http://www.silverbacklearning.com), an educator-founded technology company and developer of Mileposts™, a results-driven instructional improvement system...
Combining the best of life coaching and fitness coaching, the Spencer Institute now offers an online Lifestyle Fitness Coach certification at http://spencerinstitute.com/lifestyle-fitness-coach-certification/. The powerful self-paced training is the next revolution in the fitness industry. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (PRWEB) April 13, 2013 Just as many people share their deepest secrets with their hair stylist or masseuse, many personal trainers and fitness pros say they often feel like...
Adults expected to benefit from new computerized testing SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In striving to offer more adults without a high school diploma an opportunity to obtain a high school credential, as well as basic technology skills, California recently partnered with GED Testing Service to offer the GED test on computer. Online registration, scheduling and testing is now available to test-takers. (Logo:...
FDA Cleared ChromaGen Lenses Are A Life-Changing Aid For People Struggling With Dyslexia And Other Reading Problems HONOLULU, April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Words that move from left to right or up and down, words that are blurry or come in and out of focus or words that appear to float on the page, seeing double words or double sentences, re-reading the same lines -- these are some of the reading difficulties that students everywhere are struggling with. These symptoms can cause...
New Survey Shows 3 Out Of 5 Parents Believe Access To A Digital Library Would Encourage More Frequent Reading At Home NEW YORK, April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- It's been nearly 2 decades since Hart-Risley's "30 Million Word Gap" study, making the case that reading out loud to young children increases their vocabulary and, ultimately, overall academic success. Given today's technology-assisted reading options, MeeGenius commissioned a new survey, conducted online by Harris Interactive...
MT Coaching Success Program is the latest program developed by Leigh Brandon, who promises to help people build motivation in the workplace effectively. A full MT Coaching Success Program review on the site Vkool.com shows if the program is useful for users to buy. Seattle, Wa (PRWEB) April 08, 2013 MT Coaching Success Program is a new program created by Leigh Brandon that can teach people how to build motivation in the workplace effectively. The new program will provide users with...
Want your fourth grader to actually LEARN the content on the NYS science test, rather than just cramming? Storefront Science hosts two 4th grade science test "learn" (not prep) sessions that utilize their critically acclaimed hands-on play-based teaching techniques. New York, New York (PRWEB) April 08, 2013 Storefront Science, Manhattan’s only dedicated science play space, introduces children to the wonder, challenge and excitement of science through clubs, camps and open...
Varying lectures with tests improves attention, note-taking, and retention The number of online educational offerings has exploded in recent years, but their rapid rise has spawned a critical question: Can such “virtual” classes cut through the maze of distractions — such as email, the Internet, and television — that face students sitting at their computers? The solution, Harvard researchers say, is to test students early and often. By interspersing online lectures with...
Survey finds teachers spend first month of school re-teaching lost skills. Greensboro, N.C. (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 The mention of summer break elicits squeals of delight from school children, teachers and many parents who are looking for relief from endless amounts of homework, tests and projects. However, a recent study of over 900 teachers and parents by Carson-Dellosa Publishing finds it is imperative that learning not take a break completely. “Students quickly get out of the...
