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More About the Sessions
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Hosted by Bella Scurfield
Your brain is as unique as you are — and the way you learn should be too. In this webinar, you'll discover how metacognition — thinking about your thinking — can help you choose learning strategies that truly work for you. We'll dive into how reflection empowers you to test new approaches, refine your study habits, and grow into a more confident, effective learner.
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Hosted by Jenny Sampirisi
Many students struggle with writing not because they lack ability but because they feel overwhelmed by the process. This session will explore why writing anxiety happens, how perfectionism and executive functioning challenges contribute, and what parents can do to support their teen in overcoming fear and avoidance. You’ll leave with…
Understanding writing anxiety and how it presents in students
The role of executive functioning in writing challenges
How to encourage low-stakes writing to build confidence
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Hosted by Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer
Note-taking is a crucial skill for learners of all ages, yet is seldom taught outright. Learners hear things like, "just write down what's most important." But what is that? How can students tell? And how should notes be formatted? This session will share with parents core strategies for anxiety-reducing, clear notes that support focus, listening, studying, and improved performance on tests and exams.
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Hosted by Andrew Lorrison
Numeracy and math confidence were hit particularly hard for many learners in the pandemic. Andrew Lorrison, OCT-certified teacher, math professor, and Awakened Learning's Math Learning Strategist, will help parents help their learners (re)build numeracy through practical, ready-to-try approaches that make math friendly again and reduce math anxiety, strategies to support 'breaking down numbers,' and puzzles that renew curiosity and joy in math learning.
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Hosted by Dr. Rachelle Thibodeau
Goal setting is a great intention, but few of us are able to commit to seeing progress. In this session, we question traditional goal-setting and offer learners ways to refine their approach to setting and reaching goals. We’ll discuss how to use habits and routines to enhance persistence. The session wraps up with concrete tools for building healthy, sustainable habits for academic success.
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Hosted by Mona Frial-Brown
Learn the secrets to mastering the use of AI tools to maximize your study time and improve your chances of success — all while maintaining academic integrity. Walk away with techniques that boost output through clarifying concepts, adding structure, and reducing time and effort like never before.
