Teaching EF Tips Archives - Page 6 of 7

Posted February 2, 2016 by elizsross

I recently found this great list of 100 top education blogs compiled by Feedspot, a blog aggregate site. Blogging is such an important medium for...

Posted January 21, 2016 by elizsross

Many people have heard about executive function, but defining the term can be a challenge. Since a primary goal of the SMARTS Online curriculum is...

Posted January 19, 2016 by Michael Greschler

In SMARTS I learned that one of my weaknesses is that I don’t plan ahead for things, so I always do them at the last minute. SMARTS taught...

Posted January 14, 2016 by Michael Greschler

These days it is so easy to get a copy of the teacher’s PowerPoint slides that many students don’t bother to take notes, unless it is explicitly...

Posted January 7, 2016 by Michael Greschler

I like CANDO* goals, and I use them pretty much every day. With CANDO goals you have to think of alternate ways to achieve your goal if an...

Posted December 15, 2015 by jlisle

Preparing for tests and exams often triggers anxiety, stress, and procrastination—strong emotional responses that can keep students from...

Posted December 4, 2015 by jlisle

Teachers often provide students with broad focus correction areas (FCAs) to attend to when writing or completing assignments (e.g....

Posted November 17, 2015 by jlisle

Taking notes helps students focus on important information, increases comprehension, and supports memory. Students with ADHD/Executive...

Posted November 10, 2015 by jlisle

It’s parent-teacher conference time! Like most teachers, you face a dilemma—so much to share, so little time. The Know Your Student Venn Diagram...

Posted October 28, 2015 by Michael Greschler

I’m an organized person, so I know that getting your backpack ready for the day is really important. The backpack relay was a lot of fun. It was...

Posted October 20, 2015 by Michael Greschler

I have a standing bet with my students. Five dollars says that they cannot find a professional adult who does not use a planner of some kind...

Posted October 14, 2015 by elizsross

Hello everyone, Elizabeth here! Welcome to Part 2 of our preview of ResearchILD‘s, 6th annual Executive Function Conference. You can read...