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”
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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”
A History of Education: European Influences on the American Educational System (Universities and the Middle Ages)
[Editor’s Note: This blog is a supplement to the 13th in a series of blogs that examine how education developed throughout history until the present. Links to previous blogs are included at the bottom of the post.] The “university” as an institution was established in Europe during the Middle Ages, and in the 1100s, they broke into … Continue reading “A History of Education: European Influences on the American Educational System (Universities and the Middle Ages)”
Guest Blog: Harness a New Level of Fulfillment with Educational Opportunities in Retirement
Retirement is a time of relaxation and reflection, but it can also be a time for reinvention and new beginnings. Many seniors are choosing to go back to school in retirement for a multitude of reasons, ranging from enhancing their knowledge base to pursuing a new career. If you’re considering going back to school in … Continue reading “Guest Blog: Harness a New Level of Fulfillment with Educational Opportunities in Retirement”
Guest Blog: The Symphony of Learning: How Music Enhances Children’s Literacy Skills
In the grand symphony of learning, music plays a pivotal role. It’s not just an entertaining pastime or a means of creative expression. Research has shown that music can significantly contribute to children’s cognitive development, particularly in the realm of literacy. This AceReader blog explores the profound ways in which music can help children develop … Continue reading “Guest Blog: The Symphony of Learning: How Music Enhances Children’s Literacy Skills”
A History of Education: The American Educational System, Colonial Period (New England Books)
[Editor’s Note: This is the 19th in a series of blogs that examine how education developed throughout history until the present. Links to previous blogs are included at the bottom of the post.] During the colonial period, students used a couple of different tools for learning. The first was the hornbook, which got its start … Continue reading “A History of Education: The American Educational System, Colonial Period (New England Books)”
A History of Education: The American Educational System, Colonial Period (Puritans)
[Editor’s Note: This is the 18th in a series of blogs that examine how education developed throughout history until the present. Links to previous blogs are included at the bottom of the post.] The Puritans were a large faction who became discontented with the Church of England and worked diligently toward religious, moral, and societal … Continue reading “A History of Education: The American Educational System, Colonial Period (Puritans)”
Guest Blog: 5 Common Roadblocks to Kids’ Education: How Parents Can Help by Lacie Martin
Teaching kids is harder than ever: Kids have shorter attention spans, are frequently rebellious, and — being under constant pressure to succeed — often struggle with mental challenges. You may have witnessed your own child grapple with learning or have difficulties at school. As a concerned parent, you may need to proactively step in, troubleshoot … Continue reading “Guest Blog: 5 Common Roadblocks to Kids’ Education: How Parents Can Help by Lacie Martin”
A History of Education: European Influences on the American Educational System (Herbert Spencer)
[Editor’s Note: This is the 17th in a series of blogs that examine how education developed throughout history until the present. Links to previous blogs are included at the bottom of the post.] The last European influencer we’ll discuss in this series is Herbert Spencer (1820-1903), known as one of the leading Social Darwinists of … Continue reading “A History of Education: European Influences on the American Educational System (Herbert Spencer)”
The History of Education: European Influences on the American Educational System (Herbart)
[Editor’s Note: This is the 16th in a series of blogs that examine how education developed throughout history until the present. Links to previous blogs are included at the bottom of the post.] Education is the process by which a society delivers knowledge, culture, and values from one generation to the next. Individually along the … Continue reading “The History of Education: European Influences on the American Educational System (Herbart)”