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The Importance of Lifelong Learning

by Laura Maniglia | May 31, 2019 | Tutorial

A recent article in Forbes delineates the eight steps that the education system needs to take in order to prepare future generations for the “Fourth Industrial Revolution.” 1. Redefine the purpose of education 2. Improve STEM education 3. Develop human potential. 4....

College Board’s “Adversity Score”

by Laura Maniglia | May 16, 2019 | Tutorial

According to David Coleman, CEO of the College Board, “It isn’t fair to look at test scores alone.” Hence, the testing organization is expanding the use of a little publicized...

Irrespective of Your Opinion, Irregardless is NOT a word!

by Laura Maniglia | Mar 27, 2019 | Tutorial

English possesses a rich and varied vocabulary. “According to UPI’s findings, “Most U.S. adults have a vocabulary of more than 42,000 words.” A proportion of these words fall into the category of recognition rather than recall. Recognition is generally...

The Importance of “Soft Skills”

by Laura Maniglia | May 9, 2018 | Tutorial

Good teachers have the power to do much more than impart content information: They can change lives. They have the exciting opportunity to transform their students’ thinking by integrating new knowledge...

Fostering Creativity: Part 2

by Laura Maniglia | Feb 10, 2018 | Tutorial

In a previous blog, I introduced a few general methods for incorporating creative thinking in the classroom. This entry will provide some specific techniques. Linda Flanagan, writing in the online educational newsletter of KQED, MindShift, states: “Imaginative...

The “Secret” of Intrinsic Motivation

by Laura Maniglia | Apr 7, 2017 | attention & focus, cognitive skills, instruction, interpersonal relations, metacognition, mindset, non-cognitive skills, soft skills, teachers, Tutorial

What constitutes a rewarding life? What spurs some people to pursue their interests actively, while others remain passive observers? Motivation is a crucial factor for achievement in personal and professional pursuits. Yet, working for some extrinsic reward,...

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