Learn Smarter | Executive Function Series

28: Motivating the Unmotivated

by learnsmarter | Nov 13, 2018 | Education, Executive Function Series

Rachel and Steph do a deep dive on motivation. Hear why they don’t believe any student is ever “lazy” and what language they use instead. Also, they talk about why motivation suddenly stops for students who struggle in school. Then they dissect the differences between...

27: How to Make Memory Work

by learnsmarter | Nov 6, 2018 | Education, Executive Function Series

Today, Rachel & Steph demystify memory. They talk all about short term, working (the most important for school) and long term memory. We talk about how school is truly set up to reward those with good memory, challenges those with weaker memory and the strong...

25: All in Good Time: How to manage time and get going

by learnsmarter | Oct 23, 2018 | Education, Executive Function Series

All human beings–no matter who you are or your learning style or profile–struggle with time. We all feel like we don’t have enough time. In this episode, Rachel & Steph talk about task initiation (which is their fancy way of saying “getting started”...

24: Respecting the POP: Prioritizing, Organizing, & Planning

by learnsmarter | Oct 16, 2018 | Education, Executive Function Series

In this episode, Rachel & Steph are super excited to reveal their POP approach in this episode. They remind you of the importance of respecting all aspects of executive functioning and in this episode, they detail ways it is important to respect the POP...

22: Executive Functioning Strategies for Writing Part 2

by learnsmarter | Oct 2, 2018 | Education, Executive Function Series

Adding to their conversation from last week, Rachel & Steph continue their deep dive into writing strategies. In this episode, they chat about how spelling, syntax, and grammar are secondary concerns to the larger task of communicating ideas. They also talked...

21: Executive Functioning Strategies for Writing Part 1

by learnsmarter | Sep 25, 2018 | Education, Executive Function Series

Being able to express yourself in the written word is critical–in the “real world”, students need to know how to properly write an e-mail or quickly and politely express themselves on paper. As school progresses, the complexities of writing become increasingly...

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28: Motivating the Unmotivated

27: How to Make Memory Work

25: All in Good Time: How to manage time and get going

24: Respecting the POP: Prioritizing, Organizing, & Planning

22: Executive Functioning Strategies for Writing Part 2

21: Executive Functioning Strategies for Writing Part 1

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