[Editor’s note: This is part two of a three-part series examining the development of a font touted to help struggling readers.] Last week we looked at data from Australian researchers that suggested their Sans Forgetica font, with its disrupted letterforms, could aid readers with initial comprehension and later recall of information. The original team’s study … Continue reading “Sans Forgetica: Debunking Claim of Font Effectiveness in Reading for Comprehension and Recall”
Sans Forgetica: Does New Font Boost Reading Comprehension?
[Editor’s note: This is part one of a three-part series examining the development of a font touted to help struggling readers.] Australian researchers, if the data are to be believed, have come up with a way to help people who struggle to understand what they read when they read it and to recall it later. … Continue reading “Sans Forgetica: Does New Font Boost Reading Comprehension?”
Techniques to Teach Writing Effectively: Using Mentor Texts
Last week we discussed the second part of an article posted on Education Week’s website about how to teach writing effectively, especially for English language learners (ELLs). This week we refine our discussion of how ELLs can use their growing knowledge of English together with mentor texts to become effective writers. Herself an ELL, Anastasia … Continue reading “Techniques to Teach Writing Effectively: Using Mentor Texts”
Techniques to Teach Writing Effectively: Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs)
Last time we discussed the first part of an article posted on Education Week’s website about how to teach writing effectively, especially about how to demonstrate the writing process. This week we turn our attention to how ELLs can use their growing knowledge of English with their own cultural history, to become effective writers. Irina McGrath, … Continue reading “Techniques to Teach Writing Effectively: Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs)”
Techniques to Teach Writing Effectively: The Writing Process
[Editor’s note: This is the first of a series of three posts. Links to previous posts will be located at the bottom.] According to an article posted on Education Week’s website, writers in school, no matter if they’re in elementary school or in graduate courses, share a common problem: a lack of confidence about their … Continue reading “Techniques to Teach Writing Effectively: The Writing Process”
Guest Blog: Ways Parents Can Help Kids Stay on Top of Their Studies During School Breaks
School breaks can be an excellent time for kids to explore new interests and spend time with their families. However, it’s also important to keep up with their studies to avoid losing learning momentum during extended breaks. AceReader shares some simple but effective ways that parents can help their kids with their studies – even … Continue reading “Guest Blog: Ways Parents Can Help Kids Stay on Top of Their Studies During School Breaks”
Revisiting Print Books vs. On-Screen Reading for Comprehension
We’ve talked before about whether print or on-screen reading is better for comprehension, with research generally showing print is more effective at initial comprehension and long-term material retention. A new study from the University of Valencia in Spain has reached the same conclusion. For the study, researchers analyzed more than two dozen studies (almost 470,000 … Continue reading “Revisiting Print Books vs. On-Screen Reading for Comprehension”
Guest Blog: The Renaissance of Learning: Embracing Education in Retirement
Retirement, a phase often synonymous with rest and relaxation, holds the potential for an unexpected and enriching journey — a renaissance of learning. This period, traditionally viewed as a slowdown, can instead be a gateway to intellectual and personal revival. In today’s blog post on AceReader, we explore how engaging in educational endeavors during retirement … Continue reading “Guest Blog: The Renaissance of Learning: Embracing Education in Retirement”
The Tachistoscope for Reading Fluency
A tachistoscope shows a flashcard image of a word or phrase for a very brief period of time, with the goal of developing the subject’s sight comprehension of what was shown. During World War II, the US Armed Forces, led by Samuel Renshaw (1892-1981), an American psychologist, taught sailors and pilots how to identify enemy/friendly … Continue reading “The Tachistoscope for Reading Fluency”
Guest Blog: Mastering Classroom Organization: Holistic Tips for Educators
Organization is the foundational pillar that underpins effective teaching, and its importance can’t be overstated for educators at any level of experience. This detailed guide shared by the AceReader blog provides practical advice, offering strategies for establishing an organized and efficient classroom. These actionable tips serve as invaluable resources for both new and seasoned teachers … Continue reading “Guest Blog: Mastering Classroom Organization: Holistic Tips for Educators”