Posted on April 10, 2014 by Cindy Huxel in Educational Tips. Kids want to spend time with their parents. They also want to spend time with their peers. If you're looking for a great activity to enjoy on these occasions, it's hard to beat all the benefits that games have to offer. One of the reasons that games are such a good choice is because they […]
Posted on March 25, 2014 by Cindy Huxel in Educational Tips. Upsides For anyone who knows how to properly utilize a search engine like Google, just about any answer they may want can be at their fingertips. Since knowing how to search plays a major role in most professional settings, it's a useful skill for children to learn. Another great thing about keeping students connected to […]
Posted on March 25, 2014 by Cindy Huxel in Educational Tips. Plenty of studies have found that laying a strong math foundation for children helps set the stage for a successful future. And although math is one of the most challenging subjects for many younger subjects, that doesn't mean there's no hope. By using the right mix of strategies, students can not only learn math, but […]
Posted on February 10, 2014 by Cindy Huxel in Educational Tips. Whether you teach elementary, middle or high school, you're competing with a wide variety of external forces for your students' attention. Although students of all ages have always had peer groups, the constant connectedness created by technology often makes those types of social influences more distracting than ever. In order to minimize the influence of […]
Posted on February 10, 2014 by Cindy Huxel in Educational Tips. Over the last two decades, a lot of research has been done on the effect that games have on learning. And while the studies conducted within this field have addressed many different topics, the overwhelming conclusion is games are a great tool for learning and teaching. If you're curious about exactly what makes games so […]