Quokkas were first described by the Dutch sea captain Willem de Vlamingh, who reported finding “a kind of rat as big as a cat” on the island. The crew named the quokkas’ island Ratte nest (“rat’s nest”), then promptly sailed away, presumably toward something more inviting. The quokka (Setonix brachyurus) is the only member of … Continue reading “Short Reading: Quokkas”
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Short Reading: Naming the Planets
In Roman mythology, Jupiter was the king of the gods and had an honored place in Rome’s pre-Christian religion. Mythology also held that Rome’s legendary founders, Romulus and Remus, were born of the warlike god Mars, himself Jupiter’s son. Similarly, “Mother Earth” and “Mother Nature” have roots in Greek mythology. Gaia was the Greek goddess … Continue reading “Short Reading: Naming the Planets”
Short Readings for AceReader
As the AceReader program allows you to import your own text in the Read Mode, we thought that it might be fun to create some short readings for our blog readers to use as timed exercises. Starting with our next post, we’ll be providing readings from about 400-1000 words, which you can then import into … Continue reading “Short Readings for AceReader”
Language Comprehension in the Brain
Spoken language produces a lot of brain activity in the region just above your ear, where the cells recognize speech instantly and without any obvious effort. Neurosurgeon Dr. Eddie Chang and his team at the University of California, San Francisco, study what makes such recognition possible. The team recruited eight patients having a form of … Continue reading “Language Comprehension in the Brain”
Guest Blog: Engaging Young Minds: Tips for New Educators
Pursuing a career in education is not only about imparting knowledge, but also about inspiring a new generation. It demands dedication, creativity, and a profound commitment to nurturing young minds. This guide from AceReader, Inc. equips you with critical steps to cultivate a fulfilling teaching career, ensuring you start on solid ground and continue to … Continue reading “Guest Blog: Engaging Young Minds: Tips for New Educators”
Sans Forgetica: Debunking Claim of Font Effectiveness in Reading for Comprehension and Recall
[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?”
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”