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To Emoji or Not to Emoji? There is No Question
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'Social brain' networks are altered at a young age in autism
'Social brain' networks are altered at a young age in autism
Scientists from UNIGE have unpicked early changes in the brain that govern how toddlers with autism respond to social cues, Their research may open the way to new therapeutic interventions at early stages, when neural plasticity is still possible
- Date:
- February 27,…
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Receptors key to strong memories
Receptors key to strong memories
SynDIG4 plays role in synaptic plasticity
- Date:
- February 27, 2018
- Source:
- University of California - Davis
- Summary:
- When we create a memory, a pattern of connections forms between neurons in the brain. New work shows how these connections can be…
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Your brain decides the value of objects almost instantly, researchers say
Your brain decides the value of objects almost instantly, researchers say
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5 Risks Posed by the Increasing Misuse of Technology in Schools
5 Risks Posed by the Increasing Misuse of Technology in Schools
By Diane Ravitch Dec 29, 2017
At any given moment in the day, I am attached to my…
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Why art needs to stay in class
Why art needs to stay in class
Surya Praphulla Kumar JANUARY 19, 2018 14:37 IST
UPDATED: JANUARY 19, 2018 18:02 IST
The Hindu Weekend
A new arts conference will discuss its relevance in school, as it improves critical thinking, cognitive ability and concentration. Plus, four global cues we need to follow
An art class is to relax, copy what’s on the blackboard and maybe get in a quiet gab. While we may wish this weren’t the case today, in most Indian…
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How Technology Can Help Students Succeed in Math
How Technology Can Help Students Succeed in Math
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Pong paddles and perception: Our actions influence what we see
Pong paddles and perception: Our actions influence what we see
A new study faces head-on the notion that previous experimental subjects have been victims of response bias
- Date:
- January 3, 2018
- Source:
- Colorado State University
- Summary:
- Most people think of vision as simply a function of…
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Understanding The Power Of Visuals: The Advantages Of Visual Learning
Visual Learning: 6 Reasons Why Visuals Are The Most Powerful Aspect Of eLearning
The objective of an eLearning course is to make a strong impact on learners and…
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Commentary: Student skills for this digital age
Posted: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 6:00 am
Kristi McCracken Educationally Speaking
Lee Crockett, co-author of “Understanding the Digital Generation…
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Visual intelligence is not the same as IQ
Visual intelligence is not the same as IQ
- Date:
- November 8, 2017
- Source:
- Vanderbilt University
- Summary:
- The first study of individual variation in visual ability has shown that there is a broad range of differences in people's capability for recognizing and remembering novel objects and has determined that these variations are…
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Helping Gifted Kids Study
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Because gifted kids are smarter than their peers, many people do not realize they still must work to learn. While they have exceptional…
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Grouping people with autism masks variations in visual learning
Grouping people with autism masks variations in visual learning
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ICP And Huawei Begin A Global Visual Conversation Celebrating The Diversity Of Humanity
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Using Images -- The Universal Language?
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Brain Training Boosts Cognition in Bipolar Disorder
Brain Training Boosts Cognition in Bipolar Disorder
In a randomized controlled trial, a computer-based cognitive training…
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10 Marketing Lessons From Apple
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Deep sleep critical for visual learning
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State overhauls arts education standards
State overhauls arts education standards
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