by Geoff Nixon | Dec 12, 2020 | Learning Science
Working Memory Improves IQ and Attentiveness Most children are not getting the right kind of memory practice. Long term memory is improved by tests – rote memorization, but it’s working memory that impacts IQ and learning capability, making it far more... 
by Geoff Nixon | May 26, 2020 | Fast ForWord, Learning Science
Brain training: we’ve been doing it for decades Do brain-training apps – also known as cognitive training – work? Or are our brains fixed and unable to be changed? For specific functions such as overcoming learning difficulties, the answer is yes, and... 
by Michelle Reynard | Apr 12, 2018 | Learning Science
Anxiety Can Magnify School is hard. Day to day interactions and experiences can inspire and compound a learner’s anxiety. Students have to ascertain how to navigate the different personalities they encounter among teachers and students on a daily basis. They need to... 
by Michelle Reynard | Aug 2, 2017 | Learning Science, Parent Tips
A Healthy Sleep Routine Matters Over the past few months I have prepared food, wrapped it, and mistakenly deposited it right in the trash can instead of the refrigerator. I have set aside cash in an envelope only to scour the house a few minutes later looking for it... 
by Michelle Reynard | Mar 6, 2017 | Learning Science
Recognizing Quality Brain-Based Learning Programs and Lessons As educators, we’re often asked by parents to weigh in on whether or not a program they are considering for their child, outside of the classroom, would be beneficial. Between the number of programs and... 
by Michelle Reynard | Feb 10, 2017 | Lifelong Learning, Neuroplasticity
Can the Brain Change? At Gemm Learning we often refer to brain plasticity when speaking to families. It is the reason our software has been so effective as well as the inspiration for its creation. Miriam-Webster defines neuroplasticity or brain plasticity as the... 