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Our Students Face an Attention Crisis: Understanding their Distracted Minds
Dr. Larry Rosen shows why he believes student distratction is a function of poor metacognition, boredom, and nomophobia.
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Learn more about the different strategies used for managing trauma in the classroom.
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A team of researchers have put together a few tips to make the most of your students’ brain power.
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Research has shown that poverty is tied to structural differences in the brain.
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Trauma and stress can have a negative impact on students' brain function.
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Brain Development and Adolescent Growth Spurts
Read more about what happens when your students' brains grow from chaos to clarity.
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The "language of science" can feel a bit overwhelming at times. This article helps to break it down.
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This article provides some tools to help your students with self-directed learning.
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How the Brain Works - And How Students Can Respond
What are some of the differences between the thinking and reactive brain?
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Jumpstart Your Career in Neuroscience: A Quick Guide for Students
Do you think you want a career in neuroscience? You don’t have to wait until college to start your exploration of this exciting scientific field.
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Brain Awareness Week Online: Memory and the Brain
This webinar is an at-home BAW event where you can participate in hands on activities and learn about memory and our most complex organ.
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Resources for Teaching Neuroscience in UK Secondary Schools
In this webinar, we will explain how to utilize Core Concepts and teaching resources to assist you in the classroom.
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