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”
A History of Education: The American Educational System, In Summation
[Editor’s Note: This is the final blog in a series that examines how education developed throughout history until the present. Links to previous blogs are included at the bottom of the post.] We’ve spent the last year with this series looking at how the American educational system developed from prehistoric times through the reforms of the … Continue reading “A History of Education: The American Educational System, In Summation”
History of Education: The Purpose of Education (A Reflection)
Education is a means of shaping an individual’s life, whether in the classroom or outside of it. It imparts historical, societal, and cultural knowledge, as well as critical thinking skills, and, often, an improved ability to approach unfamiliar situations and subjects rationally and with an open mind. Throughout history, scholars and philosophers have debated the … Continue reading “History of Education: The Purpose of Education (A Reflection)”
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)”
A History of Education: The American Educational System, 20th Century (Progressive Education: Centralization)
[Editor’s Note: This blog is a supplement to blog 40 of this series that examines how education developed throughout history until the present. Links to previous blogs are included at the bottom of the post.] Progressive educators from 1890-1920, according to historian David Tyack, were divided into two large categories: administrative progressives and pedagogical progressives. This isn’t … Continue reading “A History of Education: The American Educational System, 20th Century (Progressive Education: Centralization)”
A History of Education: The American Educational System, 20th Century (The Comprehensive High School: New Subjects)
[Editor’s Note: This is the 46th 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.] Along with the modification of traditional subjects, the comprehensive high schools of the 1920s also began to offer new courses. One of … Continue reading “A History of Education: The American Educational System, 20th Century (The Comprehensive High School: New Subjects)”
A History of Education: The American Educational System, 20th Century (The Comprehensive High School)
[Editor’s Note: This is the 45th 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.] After the failure to establish separate vocational training schools for non-college-bound high school students, the battle for the future of American education … Continue reading “A History of Education: The American Educational System, 20th Century (The Comprehensive High School)”