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Core Components of Reading: Introduction
This comprehensive series presents the essential components of early literacy development, including Oral Language, Phonological Awareness, Decoding, Vocabulary, Fluency, Reading Comprehension, and Spelling. Each course is thoughtfully designed to examine language and literacy development from multiple perspectives, focusing on effective, research-based teaching strategies. Leveraging current research with practical strategies, this series will help educators understand not just what to teach, but how to reach the diversity of learners in their classrooms.
Mythbusters: Math Anxiety
Is math anxiety just a lack of confidence or effort? This video explains the cognitive and emotional roots of math anxiety, separating myth from fact. Viewers will learn how anxiety affects the brain during problem-solving and what educators can do to help students build a more positive, resilient relationship with math. Produced by Sue Bin Lee and Andy Taing.
Mythbusters: Teens and Social Media
Are social media apps “rewiring” teenagers’ brains for the worse? This video unpacks myths and facts about adolescent brain development and digital media use. We explore what the research says about social media’s impact on mental health, attention, and social connection—offering a more balanced, research-informed perspective. Produced by Sue Bin Lee and Andy Taing.
Mythbusters: Dyslexia
This video dispels common misconceptions about dyslexia, including the idea that it’s simply “seeing letters backwards.” Educators will learn what dyslexia really is, how it affects reading and language processing, and how evidence-based interventions can support students with dyslexia in meaningful and effective ways. Produced by Sue Bin Lee and Andy Taing.
Mythbusters: Learning Styles
This video tackles the popular belief that students learn best when instruction matches their preferred “learning style” (e.g., visual, auditory, kinesthetic). We explore where this myth came from, why it persists, and what research actually tells us about how learning works—highlighting the importance of using multiple modalities to support understanding. Produced by Sue Bin Lee and Andy Taing.
Mythbusters: Introduction
This introductory video in the Mythbusters series explores what neuromyths are—common misconceptions about the brain and learning—and why they persist in education. Viewers will learn how these myths take hold, from oversimplified media headlines to well-meaning but misguided training, and why they can be harmful in the classroom. Most importantly, the video shows how research in neuroscience and education can help dispel these myths, empowering educators to make informed, evidence-based decisions that truly support student learning. Produced by Sue Bin Lee and Andy Taing.
Mythbusters Series: Understanding the Brain, Learning, and Development
This video series takes on common myths about learning and development—beliefs that may be widespread in classrooms but aren’t supported by science. From learning styles to dyslexia, from social media to math anxiety, each episode unpacks where these myths come from, why they persist, and what current research actually tells us. Designed for educators, caregivers, and anyone working with children and teens, Mythbusters combines accessible explanations with practical takeaways to help you make more informed, evidence-based decisions in educational settings. New topics will be added ...
UC|CSU Collaborative 2025 Summit - Investing in Inclusive PK-3 Education
UC|CSU Collaborative 2025 Summit - Investing in Inclusive PK-3 Education This year’s virtual summit brings together educators, administrators, and researchers in child development to explore both the importance of inclusive PK-3 education and practical strategies to maximize its impact. By bridging research and practice, this conference aims to empower educators and decision-makers with the knowledge and strategies needed to maximize over $5 billion in annual federal and state funding toward early childhood education—ensuring that resources translate into lasting impacts for young learners.
Vocabulary
In this module, learners will understand the foundations of vocabulary development and its critical role in literacy. Upon completion, learners will be able to explain vocabulary from both neuroscientific and educational perspectives and trace its developmental progression. They will recognize effective instructional strategies for vocabulary enhancement, with special attention to supporting multilingual and multidialectal learners. Finally, they will understand connections to universal screening and identify clear next steps for continued professional learning.
Phonological Awareness
In this module, learners will explore the foundational concept of phonological awareness and its critical role in early literacy development. They will examine the developmental progression of phonological skills, gaining a deeper understanding of how these skills support decoding abilities. Additionally, the module will highlight the importance of phonological awareness as a strong predictor of later reading success, emphasizing its essential role in fostering literacy.