What is CLT? The Classical Learning Test, or CLT, is an exam that can be taken online or on paper that measures the grammatical, mathematical, and reading skills of students in grades three through twelve.[1] It’s “classic” because it is utilizing typically “classic” literature and historical texts. There are a variety of these tests for different age groups and grade levels. In many [...]
As governments and educational systems across the United States increasingly ban books within the classroom, educators everywhere, including outside of the United States, are left scratching their heads, trying to find materials within the regulations to teach their students. New books are coming out every day with characters that reflect the entire population. Main characters who are queer, feminist, people of color, individuals [...]
What is Cyber Education? Cyber education involves the use of technology in the classroom as well as teaching students about technology, technological communication, and secure navigation and usage. Cyber education covers the importance of topics such as phishing, ransomware, malware, online scams, and ensuring proper protection for online account security. This education extends to safeguarding against cyberattacks, whether it's on a computer, tablet, [...]
Introduction As artificial intelligence (AI) makes its impact around the world and continues to improve every day, there’s no denying that it will find its way into the classroom in some shape or form. Many educators are trying to embrace and utilize AI in some ways rather than banning it completely and ignoring its potential positive uses for students. So how is it [...]
Test anxiety: we’ve all been there. Tests are a common and normalized aspect of education across all grade levels, but realistically, they may do more harm than good. Test anxiety looks different for everyone, but it can include physical symptoms such as nausea, headache, sweating, and rapid heartbeat, as well as emotional ramifications such as feelings of helplessness, fear, stress, and disappointment. It [...]
Introduction (What is Selective Attention?) Selective attention is a fundamental ability linked to human memory and cognition, and it plays a major role in academic understanding and achievement. It is the ability to selectively process information that is relevant and specific to a task at hand, while simultaneously avoiding the processing of irrelevant, distracting information. This filtering of information is essential in understanding [...]
Introduction In a traditional sense, a “focus group” is a common market research method to collect feedback from a group of people. A company will survey a small group of people, often having them discuss products or services that have yet to be launched. The expectation is that the company will gain valuable insight into what the public may think once the product [...]
Introduction to Virtual Reality (a.k.a. VR) Rock climbing, skydiving, extreme mountain biking, roller coasters, even tropical vacations: Thanks to VR, all these endeavors are now possible without leaving the comfort of your home. VR refers to the use of computer-generated imaging and stimuli to replicate a “real” environment. In their selected environment, users can experience sound, touch, and even 360-degree panoramic views, as [...]
According to a 2015 national survey, 70 percent of college students reported feeling stressed about their finances. Tuition alone has skyrocketed—during the 2019 to 2020 school year, researchers found a 180 percent increase in cost compared to 40 years ago—but this is merely the beginning. College students have a plethora of other expenses as well, such as meal plans, groceries, boarding, rent, travel, [...]
Language is always a topic of conversation at our office. We love words (no surprise there), but there are certain words that we love more than others. My favorite word is antidisestablishmentarianism because I love the way it sounds and I love that it’s a double negative. Antidisestablishmentarianism was a political ideology that opposed the withdrawal of state support from the Church of [...]