“What’s lost as handwriting fades?” asks a NYT article. Apparently, more than anticipated by those who assume that handwriting should no longer be taught in school. Neuroscientists now provide some clues as to why handwriting seems to influence learning in … Lesen Sie weiter
Over 1 of 10 adults are illiterate. 2/3 of them are women.In celebration of International Literacy Day 2013, a new UNESCO infographic illustrates the problem: What can be done to improve these numbers? Please join our new Vocabulary Junction communities, and work with us … Lesen Sie weiter
Great article on the value of vocabulary: http://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2013/01/building-better-kids-vocabulary-edition It is beyond me how anybody could doubt the importance of vocabulary, unless you have the agenda of keeping those that don’t “need” a strong vocabulary disenfranchised. I’m also growing tired of … Lesen Sie weiter
The contest is designed to draw attention to the critical importance of literacy and education for individuals around the world. The contest is open for submission at readingchangedmylife.org. Individuals are encouraged to submit a photograph or video that illustrates “how reading … Lesen Sie weiter
A beautiful movie about what it means to be comfortable with language and literacy: Posted via email from LearnThat’s Blog
… Und wenn Sie über die Förderung von Chancengleichheit und den Abbau von Ungleichheiten kümmern, ist das Klassenzimmer der Ort, um zu starten. "~ Arne Duncan, 9. Oktober 2009. … oder vielleicht das Internet? … personalisiertes Lernen mit Open gekoppelt und … Lesen Sie weiter
It’s not new or surprising: Employing people with weak spelling skills is expensive. Now, web technology actually let’s us measure the damage: A gaziantep bayan escort web entrepreneur reports in this BBC article that fixing a spelling mistake doubled his … Lesen Sie weiter