More than half of American students consistently do homework using some sort of technology such as a laptop or smartphone. Sometimes they are using these tools to complete their work, but often times, these gadgets are merely a distraction and cause homework to take even longer. In my last blog, I mentioned the myth of … Read more
Today, I appeared on News Channel 8’s Let’s Talk Live discussing how technology is impacting this generation of students. Scientists are just beginning to study brain changes by looking at MRIs to determine if constant texting, facebooking, tweeting (you name it!) is changing brains. Don’t panic; the news is mostly good. Take a look at this short … Read more
Ann was recently featured in a “Parent to Parent” article by Betsy Flagler of The Buffalo News. We’ve posted the article below – let us know your thoughts! — Some kids expect kudos every time they turn around. But general praise for their brains, beauty or brawn can backfire. Instead, get specific about your child’s … Read more
Getting any child to read can be a challenge, but trying to encourage a teenager to read is even more of an undertaking. While the benefits of reading include an increased vocabulary, better grades, and higher SAT scores, the struggle may not be worth it if the parent/child relationship is impacted. Good news – there … Read more
If your child is easily distracted and struggles to stay focused and finish homework, you are probably a frustrated parent! For some students, homework that should take 45 minutes ends up consuming two hours regardless of a parent’s cajoling and handholding. The good news is there is a better way to help these students. … Read more
From El Salvador to Stanford Here at Educational Connections, we’ve been blessed to be a part of the lives of some truly incredible students over the past 14 years. We’ve taught children with disabilities how to read, helped young adults get into colleges they had never dreamed of, and inspired countless students to realize … Read more
Over the last 20 years, I’ve worked with hundreds of parents facing all kinds of homework and study issues. Many have been successful in dealing with these issues, but others have not. Those who have made the greatest progress have done two things: They have opened up lines of communication within their household and they … Read more
The iconic overstuffed student’s backpack is quickly becoming a relic of the past and as a result, the way parents oversee their children’s progress in school will never be the same. Paperless Schools With an estimated four out of five K-12 schools having some sort of presence on the internet, teachers are quickly turning to … Read more
I’ve always been interested in research-based ways to help students complete their homework more efficiently. As parents, it’s our natural instinct to say things like “Turn that off!”, “Stop texting”, or “Facebook can wait. Do you have to check your account while doing homework?”. But in reality, our kids may “need” their technology and perhaps … Read more