When there aren’t enough hours in the day
If “there aren’t enough hours in the day” seems to be a common phrase for you, then you most likely struggle with time management and prioritization. A common misconception is …
Education
You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know, But You Can Learn!
One of the best parts about watching reality shows like the X Factor, The Bachelor, and Survivor is listening to people brag about how they are going to win, only …
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Changing the Game: Standardized Testing and Student Athletes
It is frustrating and scary to be in the unknown, and millions of high school scholar athletes are facing the uncertainties that lie ahead, especially when it comes to college …
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Get in the Zone (of Proximal Development)
Kitchen tables across the country continue to accumulate worksheets as parents grapple with this unforeseeable shift in their daily routines. Crumpled miscalculations intersect with sloppily jotted “eureka” ideas and parents …
What Are We Learning?
During this transformative time across the globe, we have the opportunity to learn a lot about ourselves. We are learning that more time at home means we can get better …
Student Athletes Behind the Screen: Shining Light on the Misconceptions of Online Learning
In hopes of avoiding the inevitable uncomfortable feelings that arise in novel experiences, people tend to stick to what they know. Parents continue to send their kids to traditional schools, …
A Seed is Planted in Quarantine: The Growth of Online Learning in 2020
Think for a moment about your phones, cars, tvs, and even furniture. What is a commonality among these devices? Change. These, among most other aspects of society, have changed and …
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What is executive functioning?
Executive functions are often referred to as the CEOs of the brain. They consist of a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. These areas …
Field Trip!
This week, EAP students took a break from the classroom and explored the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. They spent the morning racing to answer facts about sea animals and topped …
Spring Outlook for Students
Recently, I was talking with a colleague and we both opined that this winter has been particularly difficult for both the students and faculty to be their best selves. We …