Maximizing Working Memory by Reducing Cognitive Load
By Janzen Harding, Instructor Which is more important: remembering that you have math homework or remembering the equations required to...
The Increasing Significance of Executive Functioning Skills in Today’s Fast-Paced World
By Emma Michiels, Instructor In our rapidly evolving, digitally connected world, the demands on our cognitive abilities have never been...
Memorization with less frustration
By Lisa Viazzoli, Instructor For some people, memorizing a fact happens like magic. They see a country on a map,...
Self-Monitoring and Self-Reflection: Reviewing Graded Work
By Jess Holman, Instructor Out of sight, out of mind. That’s how it often goes with student work. Once a...
Pain *is* gain: Strategies to facilitate desirable difficulties
By Janzen Harding, Instructor As educators, we should make learning as easy and straightforward as possible, right? Actually, no, according...
Goal Setting Strategies Through an Executive Function Lens
By Emma Michiels, Instructor As we usher in a new year, it's an opportune time for students to reflect on...
Time can be on your side: Gaining comfort and competence when time is a factor
By Rachel Marcus, Learning Specialist Completing timed tasks can feel daunting for many students, especially for students who struggle with...
From overwhelmed to organized
By Jess Holman, Instructor Many students are focused on the here and now. This is developmentally appropriate as adolescents are...
Keeping Your Student on Track: Tips and Tricks for When They Miss School
By Emma Michiels, Instructor It’s officially flu season, which means that at some point your child will likely be absent...
How to create habits that stick
By Kaitlin White, Instructor Here’s a million dollar question: How do we build and maintain good habits (while letting go...
Gamification to increase student engagement
By Jess Holman, Instructor Does your child spend hours in front of a gaming console? While this situation may make...
Embracing Imperfection: Growth Mindset and Executive Function Skills are Key to Managing Perfectionism
By Emma Michiels, Instructor In the pursuit of academic excellence, many students find themselves grappling with the pressures of perfectionism....