Ahh, the magical world of art– painting, drawing, music, coloring, the list goes on and on. The most magical part about art, though, is that it is good for the mind, body, and spirit. In middle school, I remember being most excited for art. I …
Meet an Intern!
I can sit and write about the students at the iCan Dream Center ALL day, but it suddenly hit me that I might have a story to tell, too! If you’ve ever wondered who’s behind some of the iCan Dream Center blog posts, I’m here …
5 Tips to Navigating 2021
As we all know, 2020 was probably the biggest emotional rollercoaster of a year since 2016. From the celebrity deaths (REST IN PEACE KOBE AND GIGI), to the canceled events, to the global pandemic that continues to loom, it seems fair to say, 2020 was …
Can You Repeat That? How Repetition Enhances Learning Outcomes
The importance of repetition cannot be understated. In fact, it should be repeated that repetition is an essential learning aid. It allows a conscious skill to transfer into one’s subconscious, freeing up working memory and allowing for further skills learning (“The Power of Repetition”, 2016). …
The New Normal: Is Hybrid Learning Effective?
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world as we knew it. Almost everything that was once done in person, in groups is now done remotely. There is no question that this was initially stressful for students, parents and educators. We want everyone to be safe, but …