Left Brain? Right Brain?

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 02 May 2013 04:06:00 GMT

Which way is the dancer rotating? Clockwise or counterclockwise? Watch her here.

Are you raising tech-addicts?

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:00:57 GMT

Are you raising tech-addicts? more

Seven Ways Of Doing Long Division

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:37:58 GMT

Long division: is the strategy more important than the answer? Read here.

Did you know? Sometimes the strategy you use will depend on your Learning Style....

Breaking The Gender Barriers

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 03:14:27 GMT

New Zealand Needs More IT Professionals

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:41:09 GMT

New Zealand employers don't have enough software developers to do the job... more

Ways To Teach Maths

Yvonne Walus — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:59:13 GMT

Should you teach the algorithm or the understanding? Perhaps it depends on the children's learning styles. more

+ - * /

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:47:09 GMT

Why can't New Zealand kids do basic maths — and does it even matter? more

Mad scientist lab for Auckland Kids

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:55:31 GMT

High Tech Youth Studios are run across New Zealand and the Pacific. The strength of the Staff and volunteers is enhanced by their connection to each other and via the programmes run in these studios. The studios provide a creative and safe after-school learning environment where young people from our communities work with adult mentors to explore their own ideas, develop skills and build confidence in themselves through the use of technology and science.

Education Crisis in South Africa

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:56:09 GMT

"Today in South African townships and in rural schools stories abound of teachers arriving drunk at school, if they arrive at all." more

Learning Styles Can Help Africa

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:00:17 GMT

Some of the shocking statistics from South African schools:

66% of Grade 6 pupils got 29% or less for mathematics;

Only 24% of Grade 3 pupils got above 70% for proficiency in their home language;

Not a single pupil in Grade 9 in Limpopo got above 80% for maths

Only 2077 of 944397 pupils in Grade 6 got 70% or more for maths.

8th in global education league table

Yvonne Walus — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:14:10 GMT

New Zealand ranks eighth in global education league table (read more)

Our new group profile layout

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 03:32:12 GMT

Click here to see our new Learning style group profile layout. Our group profiles are free of charge at present, all you need is a group of students with completed Learning style Analyses (LSA). See our FAQ for more details.

Why children fail at writing

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 03:17:39 GMT

Why children fail at writing - is it texting, computer games or the fading culture of books? read more

Why teachers are furious

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:39:26 GMT

"It is a brave new world of assessment, measurement and accountability, and schoolteachers are baulking on the threshold. However many times you weigh the pig, they warn, it won't get any fatter. Worst of all, they say, the scales are wonky." more

The Teaching Apps Project

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:52:39 GMT

The Teaching Apps Project (TAP) is an international competition event to help facilitate the creation, development, and sharing of teaching apps for mobile devices. The purpose of TAP is to create an open source library of lesson plans and resources for mobile teaching.

Interested individuals or multicultural teams submit "teaching app profiles" for professional review during the open submission period called a Competition Cycle. There are competition cycles every

ninety days beginning January 1, 2013. For participation guidelines, go to http://mobileteaching.org/ andFor participation guidelines, go to http://mobileteaching.org/ and follow the link in Article Resource Section 7.

Accurate child reading prediction test

Yvonne Walus — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:14:19 GMT

Researchers have developed a test that can accurately predict how well a child will be reading by the end of their first year at school. more

Education advantage lies at home

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:29:06 GMT

Failure starts before a child has even set foot in the classroom, writes Jim Traue (more). Help your child now.

E-learning project a world leader

Yvonne Walus — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 02:09:31 GMT

A world-first "e-learning" project is transforming children's lives. Children as young as 5 years old area are publishing their work on the internet and attracting feedback from around the world - with extraordinary effects on their motivation (motivation is one of the 49 elements of learning styles). more

Diversity in the classroom?

Yvonne Walus — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:02:38 GMT

Our redesigned Group Profiles can help. Have a look!

Are schools teaching any history nowadays?

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:09:43 GMT

A 17-year old history student who doesn't know the year in which the Russian Revolution broke out. A French teen who doesn't know what the Battle of Waterloo was. They may know how the classics influenced modern movies, but do they know any actual history? more

* Discount, discount, read all about it! *

Yvonne Walus — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 06:47:24 GMT

July 2012: we're selling our Home Packages at half price! 2 WSA and 3 LSA Mini! Just use this promo code when ordering: 796KLU9.

Home Package. For a happy home.

Schools tell of league table negatives

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 04:16:46 GMT

Principals say it would be a "tragedy" if the Education Ministry released school league tables. more

School Holidays Ahoy!!!

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:27:59 GMT

While the Northern Hemisphere schools have been enjoying months of summer holidays, we "down under" have been battling cold weather and Term 2. Alas, Australia's now in the middle of their mid-year break and New Zealand is about to receive our fortnight of winter respite. Take a look at lots of great ideas of activities you can do at home with your children during the School Holidays. more

Technology and Art Combine

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 02:11:48 GMT

Imagine... iPads deep-fried for an art series. more

Class Sizes To Stay

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 05:28:35 GMT

New Zealand breathes a collective sigh of relief as the government withdrew its proposal to increase class sizes. more

Class Sizes On The Rise

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:26:50 GMT

Research agrees that all school children benefit from smaller class sizes and one-on-one teacher attention. This is particularly important for children with learning challenges. And yet, many governments choose to save money by increasing class sizes. Read more here.

Did you know that teachers can combat the large-class problem by applying Learning Styles?

* 1 Day Left!!! *

Yvonne Walus — Wed, 30 May 2012 11:18:12 GMT

Only one day left of our May Madness! LSA Swift Complete analysis tool at half the price! Simply quote this promo code in your shopping basket: KAMHY4E.

* May Madness Special *

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 24 May 2012 03:08:27 GMT

May Madness Special - click here.

Scientific education increasingly important

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 01 May 2012 10:15:30 GMT

More than ever, the world is relying on science and innovation, and if we don't improve teaching now, we'll face big problems in years to come. more

New Zealand's 3 Rs still not there...

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:57:39 GMT

The One News poll indicating that more than a third of New Zealanders do not understand the new charter school system came as a surprise to few. more

Maths Tools For Teachers

Yvonne Walus — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:02:16 GMT

Maths resources for teachers, students and parents - click here.

What happenes in your brain when you read?

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:26:36 GMT

What happenes in your brain when you read fiction? Find out.

Children miss out on vital play time

Yvonne Walus — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 09:14:58 GMT

Because of electronic gadgets and structured after-school activities such as piano, ballet and organised sports, today's children miss out on unstructured play, be in in the garden, the park or the living room. They don't use their imagination as much as they should, they don't climb trees or build dams, they don't shoot hoops. more

Four Destructive Myths

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:07:52 GMT

What are the Four Destructive Myths Most Companies Still Live By? One of them is the benefits derived from multitasking. more

New Zealand's National Standards

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:06:43 GMT

The report released today did not provide a definitive stanc eon the hot issue of National Standards. Read both sides of the equation as stated in the report here. To read how the OECD report faults the National Standards, have a look at this article.

Fail rate at school will hurt our economy

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:11:04 GMT

In 2010, the proportion of New Zealand students leaving school without an NCEA level 2 qualification - the minimum required for a basic apprenticeship - was 26 per cent. And 13 per cent of kids left school without even the basic literacy and numeracy required for NCEA level 1. more

Education policy paves the way for the next Mark Z

Yvonne Walus — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:49:18 GMT

Rewriting the school technology curriculum? Read more.

Learning Styles in Polish and Russian

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:03:04 GMT

We are now proud to offer you learning styles in two more European languages: LSA Senior (high school) in Polish and LSA Junior (primary school) in Russian. Please contact us for more information.

Poor schools don't get "fair share"

Yvonne Walus — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:49:11 GMT

Learning Styles Help You Learn Turkish

Yvonne Walus — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:20:54 GMT

How do you learn a language using your own unique Learning Style? Read one person's journey into learning Turkish here.

New approach to difficult pupils

Yvonne Walus — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:45:55 GMT

Dr Valerie Margrain, a lecturer in early years education from Massey University's College of Education, explores techniques and research regarding restorative justice in schools. more

Boys falling behind girls by the age of five

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:50:51 GMT

Read more about it here. Can learning styles help?

Teachers Rule - A New Film On Education

Yvonne Walus — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:57:46 GMT

Mark Phillips, professor of secondary education at San Francisco State University and author of a monthly column on education for the Marin Independent Journal, says this: "Every policymaker should be required to see the new film “American Teacher,” which powerfully reveals the huge challenge that the country faces in attracting and keeping the best teachers to help improve public education. (...) It compellingly shows how we lose many of our best teachers, and suggests how we can change this pattern." trailer

Teachers We Remember

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:54:18 GMT

"I knew who it was immediately and he gave me a big hug. Then his mum told me, 'You know what? You were one of his favourite teachers - he'd remembered all that time since he was about 7 or 8." more

SpongeBob bad for 4-year-olds: study

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:23:48 GMT

A study done by the Seattle Children's Hospital suggests that watching just nine minutes of that program can cause short-term attention and learning problems in four-year-olds. more

Pacific Education Shock

Yvonne Walus — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 02:26:39 GMT

A million school-aged children around the Pacific do not go to school at all. read more

Time for the govt to face facts

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:11:48 GMT

National Standards has dramatically lowered the quality of education in other countries that have used it. NZEI President Ian Leckie says, "It's time for the government to swallow its pride and listen to what school communities are saying - that is that National Standards have been hastily developed, rushed into schools, and will produce meaningless information which will do nothing to raise student achievement." more

Everything fine then in education? Yeah, right!

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:34:48 GMT

We are failing our children. (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/opinion/news/article.cfm?c_id=466&objectid=10740457)

iPads compulsory at school

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 02:04:32 GMT

An Auckland school has listed iPads as a compulsory stationery item. While some parent sunderstandably baulk at the expense, it's a win for tactile students. more

WSA 3-Day Training in Vienna

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:34:49 GMT

Creative Learning is offering a Working Styles Analysis Certification Program in Austria, Vienna, 1-4 August 2011. Please contact us for more information.

Privatisation - Good, Bad or Too Late?

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:15:48 GMT

Is full-blown privatisation of higher education a progressive policy? Read more here.

Parents pushing school to offer creative classes

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 19 May 2011 01:16:19 GMT

Many of the gifted and talented students struggle with boredom, depression and bullying because they often stand out as different in the peer-obsessed cultures of school.

“My son just hates school,” said one parent at the meeting, “every day. He just dreads it,” because of the teasing and the bullying. “I’m at my wit’s end. I just don’t know what to do.”

“These are the kids that are dropping out,” said another parent, “because they’re just not challenged. We have to get them involved with different kinds of learning.”

Read more: http://www.paysonroundup.com/news/2011/may/17/parents-pushing-school-offer-creative-classes/

Violence and Learning Styles

Yvonne Walus — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:29:44 GMT

A top New Zealand government adviser says the number of children dealt with by police for assault is the tip of a very big iceberg and more than 40,000 others could follow in their violent footsteps.

While not all behaviour problems can be solved with Learning Styles, the issue can be greatly reduced if we make our schools fun and stress-free places, where our children feel safe and part of the community.

A pipe dream? We hope not.

Product Packages

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:25:13 GMT

Creative Learning Newsflash! We've introduced a new way to package our products to save you time and money. Have a look.

Christchurch Schools Returning

Yvonne Walus — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:01:43 GMT

Five schools in the earthquake-shattered city of Christchurch, New Zealand, reopened on Monday 7th March and the Ministry of Education expects a further 25 to reopen this week.

Especially for teens

Yvonne Walus — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:33:54 GMT

Shorter. Cooler. Smarter. LSA Swift for Teens.

Better schools need the best teachers

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:42:56 GMT

President Barack Obama challenged young people: ``If you want to make a difference in the life of our nation -- if you want to make a difference in the life of a child -- become a teacher. Your country needs you.'' Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/02/05/2051675/better-schools-require-the-best.html#ixzz1DOzqbEch

The new look is here

Yvonne Walus — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 11:15:06 GMT

We hope you like the look of our new uncluttered home page. Please send us your feedback to info@clc.co.nz.

Coming Soon...

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:03:27 GMT

A brand-new look for our home page. Please come back soon to see it.

Creative Learning on TV

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:31:41 GMT

Creative Learning is going viral! Our CEO, Barbara Prashnig, will star in a home shopping television show "Fall Showcase" throughout September and October. Only on USA TV.

LS Training in UK

Yvonne Walus — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:02:41 GMT

If you're interested in receiving Learning Style training, we have an open course in Birmingham in September 2010. More details: http://www.creativelearningcentre.com/services.asp?page=events&id=229

Learning Styles in the UK

Yvonne Walus — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:15:44 GMT

We now have a new UK partner. Learning Style Certification training will begin in early September – details to follow.

Technical Issues

Yvonne Walus — Wed, 12 May 2010 11:45:10 GMT

Our sincere apologies for any technical problems you may currently experience when browsing or logging into our site. Together with our website hosting company, we're working on restoring full functionality by the end of the week. Thank you for your patience.

LSA in Polish

Yvonne Walus — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:48:51 GMT

LSA is finding its way into Poland and soon we hope to be able to offer our tools in Polish. Watch this space for details.

Online Course - Learning Styles

Yvonne Walus — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:04:18 GMT

We're running an online course in Learning Styles this month (March 2010). There is still time to register. Please contact yvonne@clc.co.nz for details.

Learn about Learning Styles - online

Yvonne Walus — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:02:11 GMT

There is still time to register for our online course in Delving Into Learning Styles. Please click here for details and email yvonne@clc.co.nz to register.

Debit Cards

Yvonne Walus — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:50:31 GMT

STOP PRESS: You can now use your debit card to purchase our products. Simply use it as you would a credit card.

Group Profiles

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:13:39 GMT

For a teacher, what's the most valuable tool in lesson planning, classroom management, achievement and making discipline a non-issue? Group Profiles, of course. This unique tool from creative Learning Systems offers a cross-section view into the learning strengths and needs of your pupils.
Best of all, it's FREE!!! (For now....)
Please contact us for more information.

NEW DATES: 1st Learning Style Conference Austria

Yvonne Walus — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:32:13 GMT

Friday 5 February 2010 and Saturday 6 February 2010, Innsbruck, Austria. Book now on http://www.lwt-styles.org/

New ways of learning

Yvonne Walus — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:32:45 GMT

Dubai Women’s College and Creative Learning Systems hold a training course on new ways of learning. For over 20 years, DWC has been an HCT flagship institution providing world-class education for women in the UAE. Creative Learning will help young people and professionals learn in a sustainable, successful way.
- http://www.ameinfo.com/207348.html
- http://www.albawaba.com/en/countries/UAE/252375
- http://blogs.tomhallam.co.uk/kathiggins/2009/08/23/dubai-womens-college-and-creative-le/

Postponement of LS conference in Innsbruck 09

Yvonne Walus — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:41:29 GMT

Due to extended reconstruction at Innsbruck University which will not be completed by the beginning of September, regrettably the planned conference on Learning Styles has to be postponed and will now take place in the first half of February 2010. (A very attractive time for a skiing holiday!) The exact date will be advised mid August.
However, the 3-day Learning Styles Certification Programme is going ahead as planned between 1 - 3 September in a replacement location at the University.
As a small compensation, all LS participants will have the chance to participate in a round table discussion about Learning Styles with international experts free of charge on Friday morning.

Learning Styles Conference - Training

Yvonne Walus — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:44:52 GMT

As preparation for our International Learning Styles Conference (http://www.lwt-styles.org/), we will be offering pre-conference training (LSA Certification as well as School of the Future). Details to follow soon.

Pre-conference Training

Yvonne Walus — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:44:39 GMT

As part of our International Learning Styles conference preparation, we will be offering pre-conference training (LSA Certification as well as School of the Future). Watch this space for more details.

Our Mother's Day Special - Learning Styles

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 07 May 2009 01:42:26 GMT

Throughout the month of May 2009, you can purchase our LSA MINI Student tool at 50% off its retail price. Simply quote this promo code in your shopping basket: 8ZA4EAB and have a fabulous Mother's Day on us at Creative Learning.

Our Special Offer Extended

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:43:13 GMT

Due to popular demand our offer is extended until 30 April 2009:

1 TSA + 1 free LSA Group Profile = 0 stress

Attention all educators! Measure your stress levels by comparing your TSA Profile (Teaching Style Analysis: http://www.creativelearningcentre.com/Products/Teaching-Style-Analysis/) with the results of your students' LSA (Learning Style Analysis) Group Profile For another month we're offering a free TSA profile with every 20 LSA's (http://www.creativelearningcentre.com/Products/Learning-Style-Analysis/) ordered.... and the LSA Group Profiles are for free! Please create your TSA Profile, then have your students do their LSA Profiles and generate their free LSA Group Profile (http://www.creativelearningcentre.com/Products/Group-Profiles.html). After that please contact us via email for a professional explanation of the causes of your stress (http://www.creativelearningcentre.com/download/Article-10-False-Beliefs-About-Learning_26.html).

1 TSA + 1 free group profile = 0 stress

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:08:21 GMT

Attention all teachers! Measure your stress levels by comparing your TSA with the group profile of your class. In March 2009, we're offering a free TSA with every 20 LSA purchased this month... and the group profiles are free. Please do your TSA, your free group profile, then contact us for a professional explanation of the causes of your stress.

Until 28 February 2009

Yvonne Walus — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:20:01 GMT

Buy any LSA tools between now and the end of February 2009, email us your invoice to info@clc.co.nz and we will match your purchase in free profile credits. (This offer is only valid for credit card transactions.)

2-for-1 offer

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:43:33 GMT

Buy any LSA tools between now and the end of February 2009 and we will match your purchase in free profile credits. (This offer is only valid for credit card transactions.)

Learning Styles around the world

Yvonne Walus — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:54:57 GMT

How do schools implement Learning Styles in Britain? Or Finland? Sweden? Australia? Listen to Barbara's radio interview with Gordon Dryden on http://www.send1keep1.com/tlw/2009newyear/4/gordon04-07.mp3.

Make it easy

Yvonne Walus — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:10:41 GMT

Our company goal for 2009 is to make it easy for teachers and parents to use our tools. If you have any feedback or creative ideas for us, please email yvonne@clc.co.nz.
We are here for you. Your success is our business.

Special Offer for the Gifted

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:26:55 GMT

Are you a gifted learner? Is your child gifted? Send your or your child's WSA/LSA results to us with the heading "Gifted?" and we will interpret them for you.

Halloween Special: Buy 1 Get 1 Free!

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:46:11 GMT

http://www.creativelearningcentre.com/newsletter/60

Halloween Special: Buy 1 Get 1 Free!

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:44:57 GMT

See our latest newsletter for details, or visit this link:
http://www.creativelearningcentre.com/newsletter/60

Help prevent child and teen suicide

Yvonne Walus — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:27:17 GMT

“I Love Myself" — a whole new way to explore feelings of self-worth; a book capable of creating positive lasting change at home or in the classroom.
http://www.creativelearningcentre.com/Products/Books/I-Love-Myself/

Working Styles in New Zealand Magazines

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:57:39 GMT

Check out the August 2008 edition of NZ Business as well as the August 2008 edition of Father & Child. The article in NZ Business discusses whether multitasking may be bad for your business while Father & Child looks at your working style in terms of your parenting style.

AND THE WINNER IS.... LEARNING STYLES!!!

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:14:53 GMT

141 schools in 37 project groups of 24 countries. The winner? "One Europe and Many Different Learning Styles".

For more information please have a look at http://howdowelearn.googlepages.com/.

Special Offer May 2008

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 15 May 2008 09:08:50 GMT

Buy WSA Combo before the end of May 2008 and get 20% off the retail price! Simply type this code U3D6B8J when making your purchase, then press "UPDATE".

Special Offer May 2008

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 15 May 2008 09:07:59 GMT

Buy WSA Combo before the end of May 2008 and get 20% off the retail price!

Our Learning Styles prevent violence in schools

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:14:56 GMT

Read http://nz.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/nzlifestyle/455/preventing-violence-in-schools for more details.

What is your Golf Style?

Yvonne Walus — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:11:24 GMT

The process of improving your game follows the same rules as everything else: the learning environmnet plays a role, your thinking style matters, your senses get involved. But did you know that while you may be a visual learner when it comes to mathematics, you may be a kinesthetic learner in golf? So don't rely on your LSA or TSA results: find out how best to practice your golf by completing your Golf Style Analysis http://www.creativelearningcentre.com/products/.

Quality Teachers Needed

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 02:19:28 GMT

A recent Auckland (New Zealand) survey indicates that 70% of schools struggle to find experienced teachers. Most applicants tend to be beginning teachers or from overseas. Staff retention is also an issue in many schools. We at Creative Learning believe we have a solution: our Teaching Style Analysis (TSA).

A new discipline regime in New Zealand top schools

Yvonne Walus — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:49:56 GMT

Even the brightest students could be held back a year at school if their attitude at school is found wanting, if they fail to do homework, or if they regularly fail to get to school on time.

The regime was a success at Shirley Boys' High in
Christchurch, and will now be implemented at Westlake Boys High in Auckland.

The main goal of the new scheme is to emphasize the importance of attitude and effort at school.

2008 - the year of low stress

Yvonne Walus — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:19:25 GMT

Yoga induces a feeling of well-being in healthy people, and can reverse the clinical and biochemical changes associated with metabolic syndrome, according to results of studies from Sweden and India. (Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of heart disease risk factors such as high blood pressure, obesity and high blood sugar.) Check http://stuff.co.nz/otago/4342071a7144.html for the complete article and do your WSA to find out how your brain processes stress on working-style-analysis-demo.html.

Adult literacy in New Zealand

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:02:49 GMT

How literate are New Zealand adults? How does the literacy of New Zealand adults change according to their income? How does their literacy compare with that of adults from other countries?

The Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) Survey aims to answer these and other similar questions.

Read more about it here: http://www.educationcounts.edcentre.govt.nz/publications/assessment/13101

Trends in the Corporate World

Yvonne Walus — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:33:07 GMT

Newstalk ZB: With news of New Zealand wages falling 30-60% below Australia's, many employers are striving to close the gap, not only financially, but also in terms of productivity.
Visit http://www.pss-styles.com for ideas on how to increase motivation and output in the workplace.

Article Publication

Mikhail Diatchenko — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:06:13 GMT

An article is published (in German) describing a "School of the Future" training held in Klagenfurt, Austria on 12 Oct 2007.

More details about languages and our products

Yvonne Walus — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 03:29:53 GMT

Our products are currently available in the following languages:
· English (all products)
· Spanish (LSA Junior, LSA Senior, TSA-Ed)
· German (LSA Junior, LSA Senior, LSA Adult, TSA-Ed)
· Turkish (LSA Junior MINI, LSA Junior, LSA Senior, TSA-Ed)
· Finnish (WSA Employee, LSA Junior, LSA Senior, LSA Adult, TSA-Ed)
· Norwegian (WSA Employee, LSA Junior, LSA Senior, LSA Adult, TSA-Ed)
· Danish (WSA Employee, TSA-Corp, LSA Junior, LSA Senior, LSA Adult, TSA-Ed)

The Secret's Out: Learning Styles go Multi-Lingual

Yvonne Walus — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:35:36 GMT

Our LSA reports and questionnaires have been available in languages other than English for a long while, but we kept it somewhat confidential to help our partners establish their markets. However, to make life easier for our numerous international customers, we have decided to let the secret out. As of now, whenever you process a profile or download an already existing LSA, WSA or TSA report, you will have a list of languages to choose from, provided the translation exists. (Your choice will affect the entire user interface of your Account as well.)

The languages available at the moment include:
- English
- Spanish
- German
- Turkish
- Finnish
- Norwegian

This feature is free - for now.

Software Upgrade

Mikhail Diatchenko — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 12:02:24 GMT

We'll be upgrading our server software on 22/07/2007. The site will be unavailable from 3am GMT for 2-3 hours. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

It's time for another positive change

Mikhail Diatchenko — Wed, 23 May 2007 09:54:53 GMT

You will notice that we altered the look of our home page and enhanced the layout on other pages in order to make it easier on the eye. We'd love to hear what you think, so please send your comments.

We updated our website! The main changes include:

Mikhail Diatchenko — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 06:14:02 GMT

Purchases in major currencies: US dollar, British Pound, Euro, Yen... Come and see.
We've added a Manager version to our existing WSA product. You can now purchase an Employee version only, or the Manager-Employee combo.
Our WSA and LSA Adult instruments now have colourful Pie Chart graphs to display your preferences, flexibilities and non-preferences at a glance.
Are you a quick learner? Are you good with computers? Do an LSA or a WSA and find out.
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Online Course - Learning Styles

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