Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), which measures changes in blood flow throughout the brain, has been used over the past couple of decades for a variety of applications, including “functional anatomy” — a way of determining which brain areas are switched on when a person carries out a particular task. fMRI has been used to look at people’s brains while they’re doing all sorts of things — working out math problems, learning foreign languages, playing chess, improvising on the piano, doing crossword puzzles, and even watching TV shows like “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” One pursuit that’s received little attention is computer programming — both the chore of writing code and the equally confounding task of trying to understand a piece of...
Have you ever seen a child totally immersed in her video game play? Try to get her attention and it seems like she’s in another world (she is). But ask her later about what she was doing and chances are she’ll amaze you with her understanding and comprehension of what was happening in the game. Can games really improve reading comprehension? Can they help kids improve their textual and oral language skills? The team at LearningWorks for Kids says yes, and we have a list of games to prove it. Christmas is almost upon us, but these games that improve reading comprehension are all available on app stores and online, making them easy last-minute gift purchases. For Readers Young and...
Siora photography/unsplashTrigger warnings are widely used in many universities – and increasingly, the wider world. Last year, London’s Globe theatre attached a trigger warning to Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, advising it “contains depictions of suicide, moments of violence, and references to drug use,” among other things. In the US, the widest survey to date found an estimated half of all college professors used trigger warnings before introducing difficult content. In the UK, a survey earlier this year found 86% of undergraduate students support the use of trigger warnings. In Australia, policies vary between universities. In 2017, Monash University’s Student Association recommended the use of trigger warnings for courses that contain “emotionally confronting material” – with warnings placed on 15 courses...
Playing word games can be a fun and engaging way for children to develop their reading skills. Reading is a complex skill that involves decoding words and comprehending the meaning of what is being read. It also requires good comprehension skills and vocabulary knowledge to understand their reading. The more practice one gets with reading, the better one will get at it. Image Source: https://pixabay.com/photos/boy-laughing-reading-kid-child-2604853/ As a solution, word games can help kids improve their vocabulary, phonemic awareness, and comprehension and support the development of other important literacy skills, such as spelling and handwriting. Let’s explore some of the benefits of using word games in children’s literacy education and observe examples of popular word games that can be used at...
Self-paced learning has become a popular option for students of all ages. It provides learners with the flexibility to choose when, where, and how they want to learn. But what exactly is a self-paced curriculum? In this article, we will explore the definition of a self-paced curriculum and how it differs from traditional instruction methods. We’ll also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of self-paced learning, as well as the types of students who benefit most from this approach. Let’s jump in and take a look! Affiliate links are used in this article. Definition of a Self-Paced Curriculum A self-paced curriculum is a program that allows learners to take control of their learning experience. It provides students with the opportunity to...
