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The QL Club section of this blog is for practitioners of Quantum Learning. Its purpose is to provide support, ideas and inspiration. QL-trained teachers and administrators are welcome to share their experiences and implementation ideas with posts in this section. To do so, just send your post to us at QLblog@QLN.com and we'll put it up on this page for you.
  • How does one acknowledge student effort without overdoing it? (by Helen de la Maza)

    I have a question re: "acknowledging every effort." During a two-week Nature Camp program I implemented this by giving the students sharing their ideas 2 snaps. I found that after a few minutes of me asking questions and the students answering, myself...
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  • EELDRC – Focus on Enroll

    EELDRC reminds us to use enroll, experience, label, demonstrate, review and celebrate in designing our lessons to achieve higher levels of student engagement and success. Let's have a closer look at enroll . How do we truly engage our students? The process...
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  • QLT Level 1 Review

    Outlined below is a recap of the eight core components of Quantum Learning (FADE/PFLL), Big Brain Ideas, Music and the 8 Keys: FADE FOUNDATION – The 8 Keys of Excellence: Introduce and establish the 8 Keys as a classroom initiative. Tie them in with your...
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  • QLT Level 2 Review

    Opening Traditions One of the many important tools we covered is called Opening Traditions. One powerful tradition that focuses students and puts them into a positive learning state is a morning affirmation. The one we modeled begins with the drum beat...
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  • QLT June Workshop Follow-up

    Hi, My principal has asked that I give a 10 minute presentation on what our school team learned from the week-long institute we attended in June. I have some ideas but if anyone has already done this or is being asked to do the same at his/her school...
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  • QL Teacher is Teacher of the Year Finalist

    Quantum Learning-trained teacher, Pam Pedigo, is a finalist for the Metro Nashville school district’s Teacher of the Year award. Pam is a big part of the Tennessee Quantum Learning Story that is profiled at the QLN website. You also can read a wonderful...
    Posted May 01 2008, 09:01 PM by admin with | with 1 comment(s)
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  • QL Club October 2007

    Dear Quantum Learning Educator, We’re well into the new school year and trust you’re off to a great start. Think about all the things you did to set the culture of your classroom and school for the year. Think about the tools and moves you learned in...
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  • QL Club May 2007

    Welcome to QL Club Let’s bring it in … Whoa! In this issue we'll look at The Environment of Color and Cognition. Considering painting this summer? The colors of spring and summer are upon us and I couldn't help but think about their powerful effects on...
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  • QL Club April 2007

    Welcome to QL Club Let’s bring it in … Whoa! In this issue we'll look at Seeking Enrichment via Partnerships, Mentoring and Tutoring. According to a study by Reis and Diaz (1999), the success of economically disadvantaged students may be related more...
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  • QL Club February 2007

    Welcome to QL Club Let’s bring it in … Whoa! This month we'll look at The Power of "BLITZING" , a case study in Kearney, Nebraska. I am so excited and fired up about the progress of one of our CSR Grant schools: Bryant Elementary in Kearney, Nebraska...
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  • QL Club January 2007

    Welcome to QL Club Let’s bring it in … Whoa! This week we'll look at Praise, Reprimand and Re-Direction: A Perspective from The One Minute Manager, a classic book by Ken Blanchard . Dr. Ken Blanchard is a well-known leader in business, and teaches seminars...
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  • QL Club December 2006

    Welcome to QL Club Let’s bring it in … Whoa! This week we'll look at the power of color and fonts to enhance readability. THE BRAIN'S PROCESSING OF WRITTEN MATERIAL Researchers know that when we view something our occipital lobe (the brain area responsible...
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  • QL Club November 2006

    Welcome to QL Club #32! Let’s bring it in … Whoa! We all know that staying resourceful is the key to durable motivation, energy, and high performance. To say the least, staying resourceful makes a significant difference in how we perform as educators...
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  • QL Club October 2006

    Welcome to QL Club #31! Let’s bring it in … Whoa! You may have heard about The Female Brain on CNN or seen it at your local bookstore. Published in August, it is written by a UC Berkeley, Harvard, and Yale-trained medical doctor, Louann Brizendine, and...
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