Visual Literacy – Final Reflection

The British Film Institute compiled a list of 50 films the young should see by the age of 14. 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' topped the list. / Bruce McBroom AP Photo

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Toy Story (1995), The Wizard of…

COMMENTARY

I Am a Twice-Exceptional Student

Now that I'm in 12th grade and set to graduate this year, I have decided to reflect upon my…

Apr 11, 2012

New iPhone App: LetterReflex – Overcoming Letter Reversals

Bette Fetter …

Autism touches millions of families in the UK every year. A hidden disorder that is incredibly hard to diagnose, sufferers can feel alone and isolated in a confusing world. As part of Autism Awareness Month, Lydia Fallon finds out more about how schools are catering to pupils with the disorder.

By Charlie Osborne | April 10, 2012, 10:30am PDT

Summary: How social media platforms can be used as a learning tool - and what some of the advantages and disadvantages are.

By Nick Bilton

THE NEW YORK TIMES

Updated: 5:06 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2012

Published: 6:49 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO — It wasn't so long ago that legions of people began walking the streets, talking to themselves.

On closer inspection, many of them turned out to be wearing tiny earpieces that connected wirelessly to their smartphones.

What's…

Gazing at one color can get your creative juices flowing

By Markham Heid

Color us surprised! The next time you’re stuck on a work problem, or you’re feeling seriously uninspired about what to make for dinner, take a peek at something green. A quick glimpse of the color is…

Research reveals primary school homework offers no real benefit - and only limited results in junior high school.

Only senior students in Years 11 and 12 benefit from after-school work, associate professor Richard Walker said.

"What the research shows is that, in countries where they spend more time on homework, the…