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Working Memory at Ed Memory
WHAT IS WORKING MEMORY?
We can think of working memory as our mental "sticky notes" for holding information. These "sticky notes" allow us to keep information in our minds long enough to connect it to other information.
Unfortunately, our working memory is limited by space and time.
For instance, if the "sticky notes" become too many or the time runs out, the informational "sticky notes" fall, and the information is lost.
Working Memory is the Engine for Learning
It has been said, "Working memory is the engine of learning." A more accurate statement can not be found.
Having an effective working memory goes beyond just rote memorization. An effective working memory is needed for:
· Decoding and comprehending information on a page
* Listening to, remembering, and following directions
· Remembering a question long enough to think about it and create an answer
Help for Limited Working Memory
For some learners, working memory is limited. Once the information is lost from working memory, the learner may “lose” their reading comprehension, the steps for directions, or the questions to be asked.
Students who cannot retrieve the information may become distracted, confused, and frustrated. Some students will look around the room for cues of what to do, while others may find a different way to entertain themselves.
We can help your learner! Contact us for your FREE Ed Memory Consultation.
Services at Ed Memory
Working Memory Training
We use BrainHQ by Posit Science for online personalized working memory training via Zoom.
At Ed Memory, we provide:
A Free Online 20-Minute Consultation
During our free online consultation, we aim to ensure Ed Memory's services match your family's needs. Using Zoom, our consultation allows you and your learner to meet with us, ask questions, and try a few BrainHQ exercises for fun.
Based on the information gathered before the implementation session, Ed Memory creates a working memory instructional pathway by choosing from BrainHQ's 29 engaging cognitive game-like exercises.
Our Working Memory Training includes:
* Providing a parent questionnaire and two different student rating scales
* Setting up your learner's customized BrainHQ account
* Beginning implementation session
* Implementing our Customized Reward System
* 30 Independent BrainHQ Sessions (6 weeks with five sessions per week)
* Three mentoring sessions
* Six Check-ins
Our Story
Your Working Memory Mentor
Carleen M. Paul, M.S., ET/P
Elementary school was challenging, as I had to work harder than most of my peers to keep up with the rest of the class. Learning to read and write was beyond difficult. Fast-forward several years and several educational degrees later, and I am now helping students like me.
In teaching students with and without special needs over the last 25 years in public and private school settings, I have learned much about the importance of building student rapport for academic success.
In becoming an educational therapist, I began reading countless educational reports. Soon, a pattern emerged.
Most of my students had working memory deficits. This realization became my light bulb moment!
Working memory challenges were preventing my students from excelling in their academic progress. It wasn't long before I was providing Working Memory Training for my learners and saw outstanding results.
Working Memory Training became a shortcut to improve my student's learning.
Resources
BrainHQ Information/Research
BrainHQ Information/Research
BrainHQ Information/Research
BrainHQ's effective brain training platform is used by clinicians (like Ed Memory), athletic training groups, military/law enforcement, and adult education, to name a few.
I have collected my favorite links to showcase BrainHQ's depth of research with various populations.
Here are some additional interesting BrainHQ links:
Additional working memory training research links:
Utilizing Cognitive Training to Improve Working Memory, Attention, and Impulsivity in School-Aged Children with ADHD and SLD
Cognitive and Linguistic Effects of Working Memory Training in Children With Corresponding Deficits
A Multifactorial Model of Dyslexia: Evidence from Executive Functions and Phonological-based Treatments
Cognitive computer training in children with mental and learning disabilities: Two interesting case studies
Family/Classroom Resources
BrainHQ Information/Research
BrainHQ Information/Research
There are so many excellent working memory resources for families! Here are a few of my favorites!
Five Ways Kids Use Working Memory to Learn
Understanding Working Memory: A Classroom Guide
ADDitude Article: Improving Working Memory