Education

Students are more likely to attain their degree when they report a stronger sense of belonging in their first year of college, according to a new study by Wake Forest University psychology professor Shannon Brady.This […]

Social robots can be a non-threatening way for children to improve their reading skills, researchers say.This article was originally published on this website.

When parents think about their child’s education, they probably focus on basic skills and exam results, the amount a child is trying and their well-being.This article was originally published on this website.

The use of virtual reality (VR) is expanding across industries, but its large-scale application in educational settings has remained largely unexplored. As the technical capabilities and affordability of VR tools continue to improve, Waterloo researcher […]

Most people can recall a favorite class or teacher who left an indelible mark on their lives. While subject matter plays a role, the deeper connection often stems from how that teacher made students feel.This […]

Personalized learning is a very effective teaching method, but its potential is limited due to resource constraints. In a small, in-person class, instructors can walk around, engage with students individually, adjust lessons and adapt their […]

After spending two college semesters in northern Thailand, Sarah Jongsma found herself back home in the rural Nevada town where she grew up, surrounded by everything familiar yet feeling strangely out of place.This article was […]

Children who count on their fingers between ages 4 and 6.5 have better addition skills by age 7 than those who don’t use their fingers, suggesting that finger counting is an important stepping stone to […]