Memory

 =Memory=

Information and Research
Read about and understand how working memory is important for learning. [|http://www.lumosity.com/knowledge-center/your-brain-and-lumosity/understanding-working-memory/__]

This link is primarily about teaching Egnglish to Japanese students however, it does address some memory teaching techniques that may be useful in any content area. [|http://www.eltnews.com/features/kids_world/2000/04/memoryfriendly_teaching.html__]

Learn about long term, short term, and working memory. [|http://www.ldonline.org/article/5912__]

Without the ability to place information into short term, long term, or working memory allowing it to be be retrieved for learning students will struggle to make academic gains. This link offers insight ad ideas for working with students who are not able to place information into short term, long term, or working memory. [|http://www.readingrockets.org/helping/target/otherissues#memory__]

This Dana Foundation webpage has a wealth of information about many aspects of memory and learning. __[]__

A new study by Torkel Klingberg and colleagues at the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, suggests memory-training exercises may not only improve recall but may also help correct biochemical imbalances that underlie certain memory problems. __[|http://www.dana.org/news/features/detail.aspx?id=21066]__

=Assistive Hardware:=

Handheld device with software will provide time-based cues along with specific instructions community integration. __[]__

This pen records and links audio to notes so you never miss a word or never have to remember what was being said as you write notes. __[]__

The WatchMinder2 is a programmable vibrating reminder watch that looks like a standard sports wristwatch - the watch vibrates and a reminder message discreetly appears! http://www.watchminder.com/

=**Assistive Software:**=

Note software that can record audio notes or written notes. Note can be sent to phones or computers. __[]__ Brain training software to help improve memory. []

Online site for students to engage in memory building activities and very useful memory strategies that can be used in class and in life. __[]__

Software for predicting correct word use and grammar. This software redicts the user’s words based on the words recently typed and the how frequently the user types the same words. Word prediction software improves grammar and sentence structure by predicting logical words based on the contextual meaning of that sentence. [|http://www.ahf-net.com/sooth.html]

Online software for students to improve memory function. []