As we go into the summer, a huge ‘thank you’ goes to teachers, students and parents. To the students, you’ve practiced focus and attention and this is no easy feat. It takes hard work to build and exercise an efficient brain. To our parents, you ensured your children had a good night’s sleep and a…
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iPad/iPod Apps ShootOut – Multisensory Blitz
District Pro-D arrived on February 22nd. Offered at two sites (Byrne Creek and Taylor Park) complete with video feed of our keynote to Taylor Park, it served as a reminder that connection, collaboration, ideas generation happen when we all come together. With over 110 sessions, it was an electrifying event. No small feat for a…
Something to Think About
I came across this article on Edutopia that once again reflected the importance of teachers’ understanding of how the brain works. More specifically, how the brain’s plasticity helps our work in teaching. Things like how memory is enhanced, how stress affects memory construction, or triggers in student behaviours can be eye openers for how we…
In a Networked Community of Learners
It’s summer and the warm weather has certainly given us more chances to sit back and ponder over the year. And what I’m reminded over and over is that WE have great people in each of our school sites doing great things to support our students. Funny how sitting on a log, listening to the waves…
Gaining Insights – Videos
Here are some short videos that you may be interested in seeing: The Human Spark – Brain Matters (pbs) Inside the Teenage Brain (Frontline)
Growing Readers
I just finished rereading A Corner of the Universe (A. Martin), an intermediate novel for Literature Circles next term. I was reminded once again how meaning can be taken to a whole new level just by the manipulation of words. What happens when there are monstrous barriers that make words impossible to decipher? Make no…
Launching Reading Levels Series
We’re thrilled to be able to provide Reading Series to every Fast ForWord site. Last year, three of our sites piloted this series with some students who completed Fast ForWord processing exercises. The positive responses from both students and teachers have moved us forward in this opportunity. Reading Levels takes the same approach as Fast ForWord…
A New Look for 2011-2012
You might have already taken a peek at your Fast ForWord stations and discovered a new look to the Gateway icon and program. All sites have been upgraded to version 5, which offers not only a sleeker view but some differences in the way the program launches. Click here for instructions about launching the new Demo….
Virtual Webinar – Brain Connections
Just in case you missed the last offering, here’s another chance to dive into free webinars with Sherelle Walker and Martha Burns. Sherrelle Walker Dates: June 10, 2011 and June 17, 2011 Time: 8am PT (30 minute session) During this information-packed half-hour, Ms. Walker will discuss concrete, useful strategies for integrating Brain Fitness into district…
Conference powerpoints and notes…reviewing learning
The moment you’ve been waiting for… some of the powerpoints have come in. Click on the following titles to download the presentations from the BC Circle of Learning Conference. Keynote – Sherrelle Walker: Changing Lives with Fast ForWord Keynote – Tony Herdman: Neuroimaging of Reading Workshop – (Sherrelle Walker): Best Practices for Administrators Workshop…
Where’s the proof?
Research is continually being updated by both Scientific Learning, outside educational institutions and agencies. The following represents a very small portion of what has been documented. ** Please feel free to add to this list or comment. Strength of SLC research (June, 2009). (Review of research by Dr. B. Calhoun) Edubrief (March, 2008). What happens…
Re-wiring the brain – video
Neuroscientist Michael Merzenich looks at one of the secrets of the brain’s incredible power: its ability to actively re-wire itself. He’s researching ways to harness the brain’s plasticity to enhance our skills and recover lost function. Feel free to comment by using the Comment box below. [ted id=”526″]