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[[File:LearningRx_logo.jpg|thumb|right|The LearningRx company logo]] |
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'''LearningRx''' is a [[Franchising|franchise]] based in [[Colorado Springs, CO]], [[USA]] that aims to improve [[cognitive abilities]] based on the principle of [[neuroplasticity]]. |
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==History== |
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The franchise was founded by Ken Gibson<ref>http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/79430</ref> and launched in 2002 and claims to have up to 83 different chains across the country.<ref>http://www.yelp.ca/biz/learningrx-newport-beach</ref> In 2014, the firm opened a branch in [[Sherman, Texas]].<ref>http://www.kten.com/story/26683548/new-learning-center-opens-in-sherman</ref> |
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==Functions== |
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The objectives of the LearningRx program is to improve the academic performance of students through a series of cognitive exercises claimed to re-stimulate the brain and overcome [[learning disabilities]] such as [[dyslexia]]. These are done by a series of cognitive exercises claimed to strengthen brain reasoning and other learning capacities.<ref>http://www.webcitation.org/6VDutxOgu</ref> |
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... that '''[[Adrian P. Thomas]]'''{{`s}} videotaped confession in the death of his 4-month-old son was the center of the documentary film '''''[[Scenes of a Crime]]''''', which is about coerced confessions? |
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Their methods include testing students with (and without) learning difficulties such as reading, applying the prescribed procedures and re-testing at the end of the program to see the difference in cognitive skills as a result of the program and one-on-one training.<ref>http://www.webcitation.org/6VDv5KjUO</ref> |
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... the '''[[Tsavo Trust]]''' reported that '''[[Satao (elephant)|Satao]]''', one of the world's largest [[African elephant]]s, was killed in [[Tsavo East National Park]] ''(elephants pictured)'' by a poacher's poisoned arrow? |
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[[File:Elephants at Satao Camp, Tsavo East 2012.jpg|thumb|Pictures of elephants at a waterhole on June, 14, 2012 near Satao Camp, Tsavo East wildlife reserve in Kenya]] |
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[[File:Elephants at Satao Camp, Tsavo East 2012 small.png|thumb|Cropped picture of elephants at a waterhole on June, 14, 2012 near Satao Camp, Tsavo East wildlife reserve in Kenya]] |
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==Newspapers.com== |
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Test reference.<ref>{{cite news|title=Farmer, Wife, and Four Children Shot: Mute is Being Held|url=http://www.newspapers.com/clip/826569//|accessdate=6 August 2014|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|newspaper=Iowa City Press-Citizen|date=22 December 1919}}{{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Mystery Surrounds Bloody Murder of Colorado Family|url=http://www.newspapers.com/clip/832360//|accessdate=8 August 2014|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|newspaper=Nevada State Journal|date=22 December 1919}}{{Open access}}</ref> |
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==Receptions== |
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Many testimonials from clients have showed positive responses, while others have been negative. Amongst the negative commentaries towards LearningRx programs from the academic community has been [[psychology]] professor Dr Douglas K. Detterman of the [[Case Western Reserve University]]. According to Dr Detterman, the programs exercises help improve skills in tests conducted by the institution itself and not improvement on skills in general. He further states that the studies conducted by commercial services that support their claims of benefits are poorly done.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/04/education/edlife/a-new-kind-of-tutoring-aims-to-make-students-smarter.html?pagewanted=all&_r=3&</ref> |
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<ref name=Deutschlandfunk>{{cite news|last=Helberg|first=Kristin|title=Vom Schurkenstaat zum Schlüsselstaat|url=http://www.deutschlandfunk.de/vom-schurkenstaat-zum-schluesselstaat.724.de.html?dram:article_id=99344|accessdate=15 May 2014|newspaper=[[Deutschlandfunk]]|date=6 January 2009|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6PZqZXaq3|archivedate=14 May 2014}}</ref> |
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<ref>{{cite news|last=Ignatius|first=David|title=Syria, shattered|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/david-ignatius-will-syria-shatter/2013/08/14/0ff9fcd6-043f-11e3-9259-e2aafe5a5f84_story.html|accessdate=15 May 2014|newspaper=[[Washington Post]]|date=14 August 2013|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6PZrG8D9Y|archivedate=14 May 2014}}</ref> |
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<ref name=Star>{{cite news|last=Al-Taqi|first=Samir|title=A reconciliation in Damascus?|url=http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Opinion/Commentary/2004/Jun-16/93604-a-reconciliation-in-damascus.ashx#axzz31kC7Jyih|accessdate=15 May 2014|newspaper=[[The Daily Star (Lebanon){{!}}The Daily Star]]|date=15 June 2004|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6PZrSKwba|archivedate=14 May 2004}}</ref> |
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<ref name=Hürriyet>{{cite news|last=Yezdani|first=İpek|title=Ex-Assad consultant warns of a civil war|url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/default.aspx?pageid=438&n=ex-assad-consultant-warns-of-a-civil-war-2011-10-28|accessdate=15 May 2014|newspaper=[[Hürriyet Daily News]]|date=28 October 2011|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6PZrhxfeW|archivedate=14 May 2014}}</ref> |
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*[[Cogmed]] |
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<ref name=Alvarez>{{cite news|last=Alvarez|first=Lizette|title=After Forming Deep Roots in U.S., Man Discovers He Isn’t a Citizen|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/13/us/after-forming-deep-roots-in-us-man-discovers-he-isnt-a-citizen.html?hp&_r=0|accessdate=13 May 2014|newspaper=[[New York Times]]|date=12 May 2014|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6PXkHZ6vc|archivedate=13 May 2014|deadurl=no}}</ref> |
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*[[Lumosity]] |
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== Barbara Scheiber== |
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<ref name=NPR>{{cite news|title=Seeing The Whole Picture In We'll Go To 'Coney Island'|url=http://www.npr.org/2014/05/10/311276189/seeing-the-whole-picture-in-well-go-to-coney-island|accessdate=10 May 2014|newspaper=NPR|date=10 May 2014}}</ref> |
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==Esso== |
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<ref name=Thompson>{{cite news|last=Thompson|first=Stephen|title=First Listen: Sylvan Esso, 'Sylvan Esso'|url=http://www.npr.org/2014/05/04/307765618/first-listen-sylvan-esso-sylvan-esso|accessdate=10 May 2014|newspaper=[[NPR]]|date=4 May 2014}}</ref> |
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==Break== |
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<ref>{{cite journal|last=Clark|first=Judy MacArthur|title=Book review: Why Animals Matter: Animal Consciousness, Animal Welfare, and Human Well-Being|journal=BioScience|date=2013|year=2013|month=January|volume=63|issue=1|pages=57-59|doi=10.1525/bio.2013.63.1.13|accessdate=31 December 2013}}</ref> |
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==External links== |
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<ref>{{cite journal|last=Marc|first=Bekoff|title=Animals are conscious and should be treated as such|journal=New Scientist|date=2012|year=2012|month=September|volume=215|issue=2883|page=24–25|doi=10.1016/S0262-4079(12)62435-X|accessdate=2 January 2014}}</ref> |
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*[http://www.learningrx.com/ Main website] |
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[[Category:Brain training programs]] |
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'''HuskerPedia.com''' was one of the biggest [[Nebraska]] Internet fan sites.<ref>{{cite news|title=Huskerpedia website ordered closed over legal battle|url=http://www.suntimes.com/technology/8576207-478/huskerpedia-website-ordered-closed-over-legal-battle.html|accessdate=11 August 2013|newspaper=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]|date=November 2, 2011}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|last=Pilger|first=Lori|title=Huskerpedia shut down after judge's order|url=http://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/huskerpedia-shut-down-after-judge-s-order/article_613a233a-4219-5a07-ac41-18dd5c723440.html|accessdate=11 August 2013|newspaper=Journal Star|date=November 1, 2011}}</ref> |
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[[File:US Navy 110906-N-CI293-159 Rear Adm. Douglas J. McAneny, commandant of the National War College, presents University of Nebraska Head Football Coac.jpg|300px]] |
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[[File:Nebraska Cornhuskers touchdown celebration.jpg|300px]] |
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[[File:Nebraska vs. Michigan 2011 11 (Nebraska on offense).jpg|300px]] |
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==other== |
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*New York Times<ref name=NYT>{{cite news|last=Gina|first=Kolata|title=Scientific Articles Accepted (Personal Checks, Too)|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/08/health/for-scientists-an-exploding-world-of-pseudo-academia.html?_r=0|accessdate=9 December 2013|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|date=7 April 2013}}</ref> |
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*The Atlantic<ref name=TA>{{cite news|last=Robinson|first=Meyer|title=How Scholars Hack the World of Academic Publishing Now|url=http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/08/how-scholars-hack-the-world-of-academic-publishing-now/279119/|accessdate=9 December 2013|newspaper=[[The Atlantic]]|date=28 8 2013}}</ref> |
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LearningRx is a franchise based in Colorado Springs, CO, USA that aims to improve cognitive abilities based on the principle of neuroplasticity.
History
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The franchise was founded by Ken Gibson[1] and launched in 2002 and claims to have up to 83 different chains across the country.[2] In 2014, the firm opened a branch in Sherman, Texas.[3]
Functions
The objectives of the LearningRx program is to improve the academic performance of students through a series of cognitive exercises claimed to re-stimulate the brain and overcome learning disabilities such as dyslexia. These are done by a series of cognitive exercises claimed to strengthen brain reasoning and other learning capacities.[4]
Their methods include testing students with (and without) learning difficulties such as reading, applying the prescribed procedures and re-testing at the end of the program to see the difference in cognitive skills as a result of the program and one-on-one training.[5]
Receptions
Many testimonials from clients have showed positive responses, while others have been negative. Amongst the negative commentaries towards LearningRx programs from the academic community has been psychology professor Dr Douglas K. Detterman of the Case Western Reserve University. According to Dr Detterman, the programs exercises help improve skills in tests conducted by the institution itself and not improvement on skills in general. He further states that the studies conducted by commercial services that support their claims of benefits are poorly done.[6]
See also
References
- ^ http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/79430
- ^ http://www.yelp.ca/biz/learningrx-newport-beach
- ^ http://www.kten.com/story/26683548/new-learning-center-opens-in-sherman
- ^ http://www.webcitation.org/6VDutxOgu
- ^ http://www.webcitation.org/6VDv5KjUO
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/04/education/edlife/a-new-kind-of-tutoring-aims-to-make-students-smarter.html?pagewanted=all&_r=3&