On Saturday, the Nueces County Veterans Services Office will hold a free educational seminar.
"Life comes at us very quickly, and what we need to do is take that amorphous flow of experience and somehow extract meaning from it." In this funny, enlightening talk, educational psychologist Peter Doolittle details the importance -- and limitations -- of your "working memory," that part of the brain that allows us to make sense of what's happening right now.
Educational apps are useful for allowing students to memorize and learn new concepts.
Educational coaching is a powerful way to support teaching that is often confused with mentoring. In this segment, we clarify what education coaching is and how coaches benefit teachers and students.<br>Follow: @runnin26 @cathytoll @ASCD
This checklist will help teachers select apps that not only improve learning outcomes but also align with school and district technology goals.
Educational Liaisons help children and families stay involved with their schools while the kids are absent for treatment.
A new study found that children who have mild ADHD often end up worse off in school if diagnosed with the condition than undiagnosed children.
When evaluating your eligibility management approach it is important to consider all contributing factors. There is more to patient care than diagnosing them and their insurance issues.
We’ve been talking a lot about employee benefits – from savings clubs like FSAs and HRAs, to employee perks and everything in between. But, one thing we don’t want to leave out are the basic needs your employees expect to be met before those other benefits come into play. What are the four major types …
How to make dependent eligibility audits run smoothly There’s no doubt dependent eligibility verification is important. Employers can save their companies thousands of dollars by conducting regular dependent eligibility audits. This is a process where employees submit documentation to verify that the people covered on their health insurance plan still qualify for coverage. Ineligible dependents […]
Learn a few of the ways in which educational entertainment can drive measurable change around the world.
There are at least two components common to most successful products: benefit strategy relevance and program mechanics.
“Studies show that movement and stimulation of balance helps attentional disorders and improves reading.” C. Hannaford Ph.D EclipseArts of England, shares some thought-provoking insights on how a circus arts instruction could enhance academic skills. Their line of thought intimates that because juggling utilizes the part of the brain that processes visual/motion information, this may actually…
Examples of learning experiences enhanced through gadgets and new interfaces that are evolving the way kids learn.
Having ineligibles on a health plan can rack up unnecessary claims and costs. Advisers can suggest plan inventories to avoid these scenarios.
Tangram puzzles may boost spatial skills, enhance math performance, and stimulate math skills. How to start? See evidence-based tips about tangrams for kids.
New research finds that many of the most downloaded educational apps are not optimally designed to help children learn.
Educational equity is achieved by equipping students with tools to overcome some of the pre-existing barriers that impede their ability to succeed in school and thrive. Although educational equity …
Tony Wagner has crafted a fascinating memoir about education reform and his own journey from indifferent student to master educator.