The Impact of Music in the Classroom

Stephanie JeretBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Music improves memory retention, aiding comprehension and language skills in students. Music demands precise attention to details, enhancing auditory skills and focus. Music fosters connection and collaboration, helping students develop better social skills. Kids and adults alike enjoy listening to music. Did you know that introducing music into the classroom can enhance students’ learning experiences and overall development? When … Read More

Can Learning Science Help Close Covid Learning Gaps?

Travis Koutsoubos-MilesBlog, Connect Better, Differentiate Better, Engage Better

TL;DR:  Learning new skills or content is hard, and COVID has made it even harder. But learning science can help. When learning something new, information enters our working memory system, but often isn’t stored in long-term memory. Passive learning strategies (like re-rereading material) do not help us retain information, but retrieval practice does. Retrieval practice involves the recollection or resurfacing … Read More