This a somewhat new concept: the idea that the space students inhabit is as important as the information they are learning. In many schools, there is a new focus on makerspaces. Defining and designing a space in your classroom that …
No student is a purely one-dimensional learner. Indeed, every young person has a unique mind. While we often generalize and throw around terms like “auditory learner” or “visual learner,” the truth is that there are more than just two or …
Many students struggle with ways in which to study for their classes. There are many strategies that students can use in order to help them learn and understand definitions, concepts, formulas and content knowledge in order to be successful in …
Studying is an essential but often challenging part of academic success. Just as all students learn and flourish differently in a classroom setting, so do all students need to study in the unique way that feels right and successful for …
Being back in school at the age of thirty-six, I have noticed many changes since the old times when I was an undergrad. I overhear a lot of stuff I don’t understand, for instance kids fifteen years younger than me …
When it comes to reading comprehension, there are so many terms being bandied about out there that sound amazing. “Active reading” is one of them, and like most of these phrases, it’s easy to say but harder to do. What …
The first time I visited the website Shmoop.com, I was dumbfounded. I come from the era of those striped yellow Cliff’s notes. Back then, when you wanted to half-do your reading assignment, you had to physically go to a bookstore …
Concentration: I barely know what this word means anymore. Some days, I really feel like you’d be hard-pressed to find someone more distracted than me. Case in point: not too long ago, I couldn’t find my phone. I looked and …
Students entering high school can be overwhelmed by some of the changes that take place with balancing homework and studying time. “How do I study?” I have heard this question numerous times as an educator. There is not one right way …