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Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change its structure and function in response to new information or challenges. This is a good thing: It means we can learn and grow our brains! Some examples of this include re-learning a lost skill, learning a musical instrument, or practicing mindfulness. Other examples involve the formation of new … Read more
A record store serves music lovers with a love of physical media. They carry everything from vinyl records to 8 tracks and cassette tapes to CDs. These stores are usually owned by business-minded music aficionados. They also sell t-shirts, posters and music books. In-store events and performances keep local musicians coming back. Guestroom hosts the … Read more
North of Oklahoma City, Edmond has a wide variety of great restaurants. There’s something for everyone here, from fine dining to casual eateries and everything in between. Signature Grill has quickly gained acclaim as one of the city’s best steakhouses. Start with jumbo lump crab cakes and puff pastry, then try a grilled tenderloin or … Read more
Exit ticket is a formative assessment tool that allows teachers to gather student feedback at the end of a class period. It consists of a prompt or question that is related to the lesson’s learning objective and requires a written, typed, or verbal response. You can choose to post the question or problem in your … Read more
Despite the deluge of streaming options, physical media is alive and well. A new generation of collectors revel in the tactile pleasure of flipping through crates of vinyl. Opening a record store requires substantial startup costs, including inventory. However, LLC accounting can help reduce your startup costs. Trolley Stop Record Shop The more things change, … Read more
Whether you’re a long-time collector or just like to flip through racks of LPs, OKC has some great local record stores. And even though record sales continue to fall nationwide, these independent shops can still be a treasure trove for finding your next favorite artist or rekindling that scavenging spirit. The Sound Garden The Sound … Read more
Scaffolding is a teaching method that helps students bridge the gap between what they know and what they need to learn. It also supports them as they develop new skills and breaks down unfamiliar material into smaller ideas that are easier to understand. The scaffolding process begins with a lot of support, but then teachers … Read more
Inquiry based lerning is a powerful approach that builds learning skills such as creativity, critical thinking, inventiveness and exploration. It requires a shift in the way we evaluate students. Inquiry based lerning can be used in classrooms and homeschool settings. However, it is important to remember that evaluating this type of learning can be more … Read more
During their first year in college, many students are overwhelmed by the amount of writing required. It can be difficult to determine what kind of writing is expected. Whether it’s an essay, research paper, lab report, or creative writing assignment, the key is to identify what your instructor expects from student writing. 1. Make it … Read more
A growing number of educators are using depth of knowledge (DOK) to improve rigor in their classes. Depth of knowledge is a framework that measures the degree to which students must think to answer questions and complete assessments. DOK is a framework developed by Norman Webb that increases rigor in learning and assessment. It is … Read more