Learning

This week, we feature the most popular posts over the past year on MindShift. When a student gets a good grade, wins an award, or proudly holds up a painti

As an Edudemic reader, you are well versed in the importance of technology in education. But are you aware of the specific role it can play in writing? Take a look at the findings of a recent study.

After several years of writing for Edudemic, I'd have to say that one of the most controversial topics we've ever written about is the concept of different learning styles.

The EDTech industry is yet in its infancy and is expected to grow cumulatively at the rate of 23 percent in the next five years. It is anticipated to be a $255 billion global business in the next 5 years (by 2017) as per GSV Advisors. E-learning is undoubtedly the future of the education industry.

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Planning to learn a new language? Choose your level.
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Learn differences in research-based learning styles of gifted kids based upon whether they are left-hemisphere dominant (Auditory-Sequential Learner), right-hemisphere dominant (Visual-Spatial Learner). Learning Styles of Gifted Children by Lauri Robins.

A look at the history, performance and outcomes of the American homeschooling movement.

Yesterday, we wrote about the latest Forbes list of ’30 Under 30′ in the education field. You may already follow some of them, or the companies they've founded or work for already. But if you don't here's the chance to beef up your Twitter list with interesting folks.

Here's a graph showing the performance of children after they've been praised for their intelligence versus their effort, and given a series of problems to solve. The praised for effort show an increase in performance. Those praised for intelligence show a frightening decrease.