Podcast The Power of Reading | Changing Our Own Brains Prof. Maryanne Wolf Hello friends, We are pleased to share the podcast from Simbi where Prof Maryanne Wolf answers important questions like how reading changes our brain, what is the state of literacy of North America today or is technology overpowering our ability to read? Check it out!…
Upcoming events Hello friends, The Back to School season is finally over and a lot of interesting events are happening this end of October and November. So let’s recap: October 22 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm EST Parenting and Educating Kids in the Time of Anxiety—Balancing…
In these sessions, Prof. Fumiko Hoeft will engage with children about the intricacies of the brain. Children (and parents!) will learn about brain science on everyday topics, ask questions they might have, and get a glimpse into how research is done by a scientist. This series is aimed for children of ages 8-13, but anyone with a child’s heart for learning is welcome! Each session can to stand on its own. When children attend all sessions, they will receive a Junior Neuroscientist certificate.
Free Webinar Series Discover Virtual Teaching Resources Focused on the Science of Reading Perfect for K-12 Teachers: Elementary Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Reading/Literacy Specialists, and Content Area Teachers. Upcoming webinars…
Webinar Executive Functioning: Foundational Skills In A Time Of Uncertainty A conversation with Dr. Mark Bertin and Jon Rosenshine Wednesday September 23 6:30pm – 7:30pm EST Register Here …
New Grant! Effectiveness and predictors of response for a technology-based reading intervention in the home Nicole Landi and Michael Milham have been awarded a new R01 from the National Institutes of Health to investigate the effectiveness and predictors of response for a technology-based reading intervention in the home. The research will…
CHOOSING PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA Profs Devin Kearns and Fumiko Hoeft explain how parents and educators should examine instructional programs in the light of their scientific evidence in the Issue 2, Vol 9 of the International Dyslexia Association Examiner IDA Examiner The IDA Examiner is a quarterly…
CAN TECHNOLOGY PREVENT THE COVID SLIDE? Profs Fumiko Hoeft and Kenneth Pugh talk about the negative impacts the Covid-19 crisis on education and the potential of remote evidence based learning tools to prevent them in the Issue 2, Vol 9 of the International Dyslexia Association Examiner Learn more about the RESCUE project Our team is…
WEBSHOP Mind the Gap! A blueprint for research-practitioner partnerships to promote effective program development August 4 @ 10:00 AM to 12:00PM (EST) Jennifer Zuk PhD and Kathleen Gallagher EdD will present effective research-practice partnerships that can close the gap between research and practice, and add value to all parties involved. In this Webshop, participants will…
WEBINAR Educational Neuroscience: What Every Teacher Should Know by Lori Holt Professor, Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University Wednesday July 22 @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm (EST) Lori Holt Professor, Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University uses her research at the labs at CMU to illustrate the vital connections between neuroscience and education, taking what we learn about the brain…