Roundup of Education Headlines 12.22.15

Here are the current headlines in education news that we gathered for you. Click on the title to get to each article. Enjoy!

ADHD Patients Show Weaker Connections in Brain Networks Tied to Focus: Study

This may sound obvious, but this represents a push in research to use MRI technology to better understand the inner workings of our brains. What is exciting about this type of research is that, combined with what we are learning about a brain’s neuroplasticity, we have hope that we can help children overcome some of their learning challenges in the not-so-distant future. “The hope,” [one researcher] said, “is that once you work with children to improve their focus and attention, these brain circuits would be normalized.”

Whatever Happened to Course Management Systems?

If your eyes glaze over when people start talking about online course management systems, read no further! For those of you who may be involved in the development of online courses and want to know the latest information about online learning systems, I think you’ll find this an interesting read. PACE is transitioning from all of our courses being on Moodle to our Word Press platform. I didn’t realize that we were ahead of the curve when we made this move!

15 Tips and Tools for Teaching Grammar

Are you consulting with any parents who are struggling to teach their children grammar? Check out these strategies and online resources!

The Teacher’s Guide to Using YouTube in the Classroom

This is another great resource list for your homeschooling parents. This article contains tips on how to use YouTube, as well as some good education-focused alternatives. Check them out and pass on any that you see are helpful!

Khan Academy Offers Free Preparation Course For the New SAT

If you have US-oriented families whose children will be taking the SAT in the next few years, let them know about this great new resource. This is a great way to prepare for the testing in the months prior to sitting for the test.

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