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Reading seems simple, but a new meta-analysis by neuroscientists at the Max Planck Institute reveals just how complex the brain’s activity is during reading. By analyzing data from 163 brain imaging studies with over 3,000 readers, the researchers mapped how the brain dynamically processes every stage of reading—from letters to full texts—showing that different brain areas are involved depending on the reading task.

They found that all reading activity mainly occurs in the left hemisphere of the brain but changes based on what’s being read. Reading single letters activates a small visual area, while reading words engages larger networks including frontal and parietal regions. Sentence reading recruits areas linked to understanding syntax and meaning, and reading longer texts calls on working memory centers. This means the brain reconfigures itself depending on how complex the reading is, rather than just scaling up the same processes.

The study also showed clear differences between reading aloud and silently. Reading aloud activates auditory and speech motor areas, while silent reading relies more on executive networks that help form internal speech and suppress actual vocalization, showing silent reading is an active mental effort.

Comparing real words to nonsense pseudowords revealed distinct brain pathways: real words engage memory and meaning areas, while pseudowords activate regions for sounding out unfamiliar terms. This supports a key theory that the brain uses two routes for reading depending on familiarity.

Interestingly, the cerebellum—traditionally linked to movement—was also active during reading, especially the right side across all tasks and the left side during silent reading and word recognition, suggesting a bigger role in language than previously thought.

The researchers caution that common reading tasks used in studies, like deciding if a word is real or not, don’t fully capture natural reading’s brain activity. Understanding these differences could improve how we study reading difficulties like dyslexia.

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Would you like to reach grade 8 singing in one year? Are you looking for a school scholarship or college place?

100% pass rate and 95% DISTINCTIONS from qualified Headteacher and musician.

Free trial consultation at www.meteortutors.com

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10 FACTS ABOUT HONEY BEES! 💫💫💫 Find out all about our brilliant bees! Calling all budding – or should we say buzz-ing – young naturalists! Join National Geographic Kids as they get the lowdown on one of our planet’s most fascinating insects in our ten facts about honey bees!

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Discover a limitless world of learning! 💫💫💫 Review concepts and explore new topics with worksheets, hands-on activities, puzzles, games, and more–the options are endless! Access a library of 37,000+ resources today!

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Instagram announced a new Schools Partnership program designed to help educators report instances of potential cyberbullying, a move in response to rising criticism about the negative impact social media is having on the health of young people 💫💫💫 

#Instagram#SchoolsPartnership#educators#report#cyberbullying#Schools#socialmedia#health#youngpeople#onlinesafety#meteoredtech#edtech#educationtechnology

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History for kids is a free online history network. We hope you enjoy and have fun exploring history 💫💫💫 The website is packed with articles, videos, worksheets and even a quiz on each section https://www.historyforkids.net

#history #historyforkids #edtech #educationaltechnology

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The UKSIC is helping children and young people stay safe online 💫💫💫 They believe that while the internet is a great place for children and adults, there are several issues that need resolving to better protect all users https://saferinternet.org.uk

#saferinternet #onlinesafety #internetsafety #staysafeonline #edtech #meteoredtech #childrensafety #UKSIC 

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The Kids Garden Community, a program of KidsGardening, is free to join and is an invaluable resource for learning, support, and connection 💫 💫 💫 If you are looking for resources, advice, or inspiration during these changing times, head to https://community.kidsgardening.org/home #KidsGardening

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How the Online Safety Act will help to protect children 💫💫💫 Ofcom’s Online Safety Policy Director looks at how some of the measures set out in the Online Safety Act will help to keep children safer when they’re online:

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safety/protecting-children/how-the-online-safety-act-will-help-to-protect-children/ #OnlineSafetyAct #protectchildren #Ofcom #OnlineSafety #children #saferonline #parentalcontrols #digitalrolemodel #onlineage #tipsforonlinesafety

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Childnet are helping to make the internet a safe place for children and young people 💫💫💫 Helpful information and guidance on a range of key online safety topics https://www.childnet.com

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Child Online Safety

The NSPCC won’t stop until every child is safe online.

Online safety advice is paramount for you as a parent or carer. Understanding online safety is tricky for all age groups, particularly our children.

 The NSPCC have advice to help you learn about staying safe online as a family.

And  we at Meteor EdTech are supporting over 30,000 schools internationally achieve the highest levels of online security possible during learning.

#NSPCC #online #onlinesafety #onlinechildsafety #stayingsafe #meteoredtech #schools #international #onlinesecurity #triplefactorauthentication #3factorauthentication #childsafety 

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Fast Track Fridays!

Would you like your child to make rapid progress towards school exam entrance and scholarships?

Or perhaps more UCAS points for the University of their choice?

The trick is to start early and fast-track them to success, from a young age.

We have achieved this countless times with 100% pass rate, and 80% Merit/Distinctions. Our students fill Dr Challoner's, Watford Boys/Girls, Haberdashers, St Pauls etc.

We are offering bespoke fast track piano lessons in your own home in Gerrards Cross from September. These are on Fridays only, so book early as there are only a few slots available.

Tuition includes:

Graded piano exams each term

Grade 8 by age 11*

Musical Aptitude training

Theory Graded Exams

Sight-reading

Aural training

General Musicianship

Musical Games

Optional Safe video conferencing on Meteor

Just register with Meteor Tutors and click: https://www.meteortutors.com/Profile/359

starting from age 5

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Would you like your child to play at the Royal Albert Hall? Limited Spaces are available for September (free trial audition with Anita). Lovely afternoon watching my student perform on Elton John’s piano at the Royal Albert Hall. Thanks to Elena Cobb, Andrew Eales and all their helpers for a supremely well organised event! #royalalberthall #RAH #pianorecital #jazzpiano #eltonjohn #piano #pianist #ElenaCobb #AndrewEales #pianotuition #edtech #onlinetuition #childprodigy #anitamacdonald #EVCMusic

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You&Me, a fantastic contemporary dance track by Felixity, trained in her childhood by Anita MacDonald, CEO of Meteor Tutors 💫💫💫 Follow Felixity on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oDcxfZp7q0

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More again this month to help the environment, Meteor Tutors x Evertreen - Tree planting Initiative

Meteor Tutors is all about the environment, from its creation as a way of reducing car journeys, to the CEO's current Hydroponic obsession, we are always thinking globally.

So, from now on tree planting is linked to exam results - every time you pass an exam or course you have a tree planted in your name! So there is a point in all that studying; you are helping the planet as well as your own pathway! We've already planted another 30 this month, as quite a few of you had exams! Well done, and keep nurturing our beautiful planet! Anita x

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We are relieved that the Online Safety Act will address our concerns as parents and members of the teaching profession.

For too long schools have been safe places, while childrens’ own rooms at home have been extremely dangerous. The irony of protecting our children indoors against the ‘bogeyman’ while they are in fact lurking in most corners of the worldwide web.

Meteor EdTech has of course always done this; we vet tutors and ensure they have a valid and enhanced DBS check, we do identity and address checks across the globe, and ensure our site is two factor authenticated.

The days of Zoom are long gone for education, we have a duty to ensure online/absentee teaching is delivered safely and securely, with the same virtual lanyard system as in-person.

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To help ensure everyone has the opportunity to enter their in-person exam this summer, LCME are thrilled to announce that they're waiving late entry fees for exams booked by Wednesday 15 May 2024.

For details on how to enter a Summer 2024 in-person LCME exam, click here: https://lcme.uwl.ac.uk/my-booking/in-person/in-person-exams

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