The Internet has brought in volumes of changes. The education sector still remains at the top of the list, though. It almost seems like the entire functionality of the learning mechanism has undergone a renovation. The advent of the digital abacus is one of the many examples supporting this statement. The other is how gaming … Read more
Literature comprises text and poems. To understand literature, one needs to develop a multitude of reading skills and comprehension skills. Students do take the help of books and writing prompts to practice literary skills, but the lack of gamification factor may not encourage them to practice as required. The research reveals that gadgets and online … Read more
It is so unfortunate that even after being discovered for so long, Learning disabilities (LDs), such as dyslexia and dysgraphia, are still misconstrued[1] in individuals. People’s awareness about dyslexia is very much required as if ignored, can seriously impact the confidence of the individuals suffering from it. This is generally observed in a dyslexic person … Read more
The Digital era that has dawned has reduced the need for paper and pen as means of written communication. However, a handwritten note in beautiful calligraphy still possesses the old-world charm that can open many doors of dialogue and discourse. Of course, changing with the new world is the need of the hour. Hence, a … Read more
When one associates sounds with alphabets or letters, this method of teaching reading is called phonics. Phonics is all about how different letters of the alphabet are pronounced. The correct pronunciation is essential for non-native English speakers preparing for Universal Exams like TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, and others. Why use phonics apps? A diverse range of apps is … Read more
Learning never stops, even if you’re an adult, especially when it comes to the ever-evolving and changing English language. All around the world today, people are looking to get wordy by learning new words and enhancing their vocabulary. At times, it does feel like hitting a hard wall when you’re in the middle of a … Read more
Why do adults need to know about Reading Comprehension? Yes, looking at the topic, this question might come across your mind. Actually, it is not always due to learning disabilities; first of all, let me tell you that! English is a global language. And, there are a whole lot of non-English speaking nations where this … Read more
“Why the hell did anybody invent calculus? And where will I apply it?” I wish we could tell something convincingly about it right at the school level! Mostly, the subjects taught in school are preparing us for something that is going to be used in quite the distant future. Hence, convincing kids about the utility … Read more
A letter is the smallest unit of the English language, and each has a corresponding sound. When you learn to read, you need to learn how to break the words into letter sounds and blend them to produce correct pronunciation. This ability to break words into letter sounds and blend them back stems from phonics … Read more
Learning has no age limit. And, when it comes to math, even a lifetime of learning is not enough sometimes. Math is one such subject that refuses to lose its relevance no matter which phase of life you are in. Further, there are adults who face various co-morbidities associated with learning disorders[1] and face difficulties … Read more