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“What’s lost as handwriting fades?” asks a NYT article. Apparently, more than anticipated by those who assume that handwriting should no longer be taught in school. Neuroscientists now provide some clues as to why handwriting seems to influence learning in … Continue reading

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[…] All humans, short of being afflicted with certain types of organic damage, are born with an astounding capacity to learn, both in the amount that can be learned in one domain and in the variety and range of what … Continue reading

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Learning, it could seem, would be much easier, if the brain was designed like a computer:A system that catalogs information, stores it, and allows easy on-demand retrieval.Anyone trying to understand how the brain works does well to keep in mind … Continue reading

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Have you ever wondered why we have a test/study, quiz-like format at LearnThatWord? Because it improves retention AND transfer of knowledge into new context. This means, not only do you learn more effectively, remember longer, but you are also much … Continue reading

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“It takes 10,000 hours of practice to truly master a skill.” This is the much-quoted statement by Professor of Psychology K. Anders Ericsson, Florida State University. His conclusion that experts in a given field have clocked around 10,000 to gain … Continue reading

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Someone sent this to me. Enjoy: Date a girl who reads. Date a girl who spends her money on books instead of clothes, who has problems with closet space because she has too many books. Date a girl who has a … Continue reading

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“If you want to be rich, you have to have a rich man’s vocabulary. Words can make you rich, or can make you poor.” Robert Kiyosaki, author of the popular book Rich Dad, Poor Dad.

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An estimated 35% of students are so nervous before high-stakes tests that it impairs their performance, says this article from the Wall Street Journal.Great insights on how to best prepare for a high-stakes test from The Wall Street Journal. Did … Continue reading

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Sugar Rush, kumarhane dünyasında büyük bir popülerlik kazanmış olan ve birçok oyuncu tarafından tercih edilen bir slot oyunudur. Bu popülerlik, bir dizi faktöre dayanmaktadır ve oyunun ne kadar çok tercih edildiğini açıklamak için birkaç ana nedeni ele alalım:Tema ve Görsel … Continue reading

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Interesting thoughts on IQ and genius by Delanceyplace.com. It talks about how IQ is not static, but develops based on everyday common needs. I bought the book. Looking forward to a more quiet time to read it! Posted via email from LearnThat’s … Continue reading

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