Difficulty with Studying and Organizing? Students who have not developed necessary study skills are at a disadvantage in the classroom and as future employees. Effective study skills are essential to becoming an independent learner, who can function well in both academic and workplace settings. This, in turn, can reduce stress and anxiety, leading to lifelong success. Interestingly, many … [Read more...]
Study Smarter, Not Harder in Our Modern World
Secrets to Executive Function Success, Even with Virtual Instruction! What is Executive Functioning? Executive functioning is how our brains handle learning, organizing and prioritizing information. It also involves decision-making and implementation of strategies to complete tasks. Today’s fast-paced delivery of information demands ever-quicker reactions and turnaround time. When students … [Read more...]
Distance Learning Survival Guide
Top Tips for How To Support Your Kids During Distance Learning Your house may now be your child’s classroom. You may feel a little lost about how to make that work alongside your own obligations. Here is your Distance Learning Survival Guide - some helpful teacher tips for supporting your child with distance learning or even homework time: Use simple, real consequences “If you do … [Read more...]
The Key to Online Learning That Works
How to Achieve Online Learning Success As a new school year begins, it may be all or partly virtual for many kids. Meanwhile, parents are juggling a multitude of concerns and challenges. The biggest worry being, “Will my child get behind academically?” Some kids did well with distance learning, but others others had a much different experience, leading to many questions about how to make the most … [Read more...]
School at Home Technology Strategies
By Saskia Nilsen RITES learning specialist and education advocate Technology can help, but it cannot replace hands-on learning or monitoring required for students. While schools may have already suggested websites for students, students with a wider range of learning styles may find the sites mentioned below much easier to handle. So, they'll be better able to set and achieve reasonable learning … [Read more...]