Tag: education

Researcher suggests link between good handwriting and good grades

Sue January 19, 2012 Comments Off

From the Florida International University press release via PhysOrg: Who cares about handwriting, anyway? It’s the 21st century, after all. We have iPads and iPhones, computers that spell check and… Read more »

Study suggests visual, spatial displays can help students with learning disabilities

Sue December 29, 2011 Comments Off

From the Pennsylvania State University press release: Students with learning disabilities often have difficulty with basic academic skills, such as reading, as well as with organizational and study skills. For… Read more »

Study suggests character-building programs may improve quality of education

Sue December 28, 2011 Comments Off

From the Oregon State University press release: A study of 20 elementary schools in Hawaii has found that a focused program to build social, emotional and character skills resulted in… Read more »

Study discusses use of virtual worlds to help young people develop real world skills

Sue December 7, 2011 1 Comment

From the Economic and Social Research Council (UK) press release: New research suggests that far from disengaging young people from real life, virtual worlds can provide unique environments that can… Read more »