When the average parent or guardian thinks about video games, their thoughts often drift to wasted time in front of a screen. Very seldom do video games and education get paired in the same sentence. The video gaming industry is vast and ever-growing with 91% of teens playing on a semi-daily basis. With such a…
Being the parent of a teen who has recently entered high school can be terrifying. Your learner is entering a new world and all you want is for them to be successful. You want to be helpful to them while still supporting their growing independence. How can you help them succeed while still letting them…
Learning a new topic can be difficult. On the quest for mastery, we often get caught up not just in what we are learning, but also in how we are learning. We all know that every individual learns in a unique way. Some learners are visual while others prefer to learn through hands-on activities. No…
Being a life-long learner and having studied for over two decades, I have tried different learning techniques to make my learning effective. One of them is called peer teaching and the first time I experienced it was during my high school years. This science-backed technique doesn’t only reinforce the knowledge by teaching, it also helps…
The 2020-2021 school year was simply unimaginable, unless you lived through it, to believe all that occurred. For so many students, parents, and staff, online learning became the new normal for receiving instruction. Content that previously required daily instruction to master was now taught in short “mini” lessons, with independent work/study time filling the remaining…
While many types of animals can learn, humans are different in that we can think about our own learning. We can strategize, make adjustments, and evaluate our efforts. These are a few of the skills that have allowed us to advance as a species. These skills are all part of one’s metacognitive skills. Metacognition is…
Parents use praise and encouragement to nurture their kids’ self-esteem and boost confidence. Praise is a positive reinforcement strategy we use to acknowledge our kids’ positive behaviors and make them feel good about themselves. In response to this recognition, the child typically wants to continue doing the good thing you praised them for. Praise is…
When most people think about playing video games a specific image comes to mind. It often involves basements, teenagers, junk food, and a rotting brain. However, throughout the world games are used to develop skills and practice situations that can only be emulated in a virtual setting. Gone are the days when video games are…
The Dangers of Tutoring Dependence When tutoring works and grades improve, parents are thrilled. They often sign up their teen for more and more tutoring. It can feel like a magic bullet for poor grades. Sure, it’s expensive, but parents feel like they are getting value for their money. Justin Sung, who has been in…