As the new school year is fully underway, most students are returning home with daily homework assignments. To avoid a fight over this work, we've compiled the following tips: How much homework is too much? The National Education Association recommends that students...
The Science of Learning
A lot of research has been done into the science of how we learn, but how does it relate to online, game-based learning? Brain-based research emphasizes the fact that engagement must be the goal of all educators. When students are not engaged, their minds wander and...
Is Math Still an Important Skill to Learn?
We've all heard the complaints from students about how they don't believe math will be useful in their lives after school, but what about their parents? How do they value math as a subject worth learning, particularly in relation to other skills? Survey Results A...
Blending Learning Environments Help Engage Different Types of Learners in the Classroom
Lately, we’ve been giving blended learning classrooms a lot of attention because of the benefits they provide for students. One of these benefits is how digital learning can incorporate different styles of learning, but just what are these different types and how can...