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Handwriting promotes learning more than typing, scientists claim
A Norwegian team of scientists has investigated the influence of handwriting and typing on brain activity and memory abilities.
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Online help for students: Tools and apps for when you need help
An overview of tools and helplines for students that they can use independently or with guidance.
The tools are divided into four categories:
- health,
- study choice,
- learning and studying,
- feeling good.
At the very bottom they will find a list of chat …
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How to study best: Seven tips to study more efficiently
In this article you will find seven tips to study more efficiently.
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Week planner
A sheet with a blank box for every hour of every day.
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Quality cards School at Zet
In recent years, the School aan Zet program has supported many Dutch schools in their quality improvement by means of discussions, practical tools and examples. One of the tools, the quality cards developed, provide practical information on …
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To learn. How? Like this!: Finding a good study method
The Toolbox Learning.How? Like this! contains 55 cards packed with tips and insights to find an appropriate study method and to take learning into your own hands.
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On executive functions: The links between wanting and executing
A video from Leerpunt ADD explaining executive functions
In the first part, attention is paid to the different EF:
- task initiation and procrastination;
- self-regulation (directing attention, self-control);
- working memory (ordering thoughts, …
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Dealing with weak executive functions
Executive functions are less developed in people with ADD. This is referred to as 'weak' executive functions.
In the article you can read more about executive functions, dealing with weak EF and training EF.
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Acquiring material efficiently: Why learning must always be difficult
Why don't you use fluorescent markers and endless rereading as a learning strategy? How do you process learning material in an active way? Expert Tine Hoof (ExCEL) explains it in a clear video.
Extra: a step -by-step plan to get started yourself.
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Learning with the Leitnerbox: Explanation
How can you learn useful concepts, sums or other reproduction knowledge? Active and spaced repetition, also called retrieval and spacing, is crucial for this. How can you approach this as a pupil or student? A good way is to use the Leitnerbox. A …
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Graphic organizers: Examples
A site with numerous examples of graphic organizers. A graphic organizer is a tool or framework that allows you to visually collect, organize or present information.
They help the student convert and compress a lot of seemingly disjointed information …
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What is the best way to repeat learning material?
This article explains the best way to repeat your learning material. You will receive various tips to help you remember the material better.
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