![Click to play video: 'Homework headache: Why value is more important than volume'](https://i0.wp.com/media.globalnews.ca/videostatic/news/4cxwkwqlzi-ny7m13o6a1/NN-HOMEWORK-HEADACHE.jpg?w=1200&quality=70&strip=all)
Homework headache: Why value is more important than volume
Videos
-
Homework headache: Why value is more important than volume
04:29 | October 18, 2022
-
Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers fans line up for outdoor watch parties ahead of Game 7
03:03 | June 24, 2024
-
Edmonton Oilers fans geared up for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final
03:09 | June 24, 2024
-
Edmonton Oilers prepare for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final: ‘confident group’
02:47 | June 24, 2024
-
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo re-establishes local EMS dispatch services
01:50 | June 18, 2024
-
Alberta Municipalities ‘caught off guard’ by details of Bill 20
04:51 | April 30, 2024
-
Alberta Wildfire provides update on current status in the province
01:35 | April 24, 2024
-
Carbon price increase is ‘inhumane,’ Danielle Smith tells House of Commons committee
01:06 | March 28, 2024
-
Medicine Hat mayor stripped of duties, half of her pay over conduct breach
00:54 | March 22, 2024
-
Prairies may see summer of 2024 grasshopper increase amid drought conditions, mild winter
04:15 | March 18, 2024
-
Youth worker with ties to Alberta, Saskatchewan charged with child luring, child pornography
02:29 | February 22, 2024
-
Northwest Territories plane crash kills 6 people: coroner’s office
00:52 | January 24, 2024
-
Questions over safety and access to emergency shelters in Edmonton
07:36 | January 11, 2024
-
Med students turning away from traditional family medicine: U of A program director
05:36 | January 8, 2024
-
How to enjoy winter in Alberta
04:29 | January 5, 2024
-
‘There is a bit of hysteria’: Edmonton EV advocates on Ottawa’s zero-emissions vehicle mandate
06:05 | December 20, 2023
-
‘You’re not alone’: Heart transplant camp life-saving experience for young patients
06:47 | December 5, 2023
-
Alberta lung cancer screening program expands
05:33 | November 16, 2023
-
‘Time to shop around’: Financial expert weighs in on mortgage renewal concerns
04:25 | October 25, 2023
-
‘We are incredibly worried’: Seniors’ advocacy group shares cold and flu season concerns
04:18 | October 5, 2023
-
Mikisew Cree First Nation calls for ‘bold action’ to protect national park
05:30 | September 28, 2023
-
‘We need to move beyond the debate and start acting’: Pembina Institute on energy transition
05:47 | September 20, 2023
-
Alberta doctor offers tips to cope with eco-anxiety
04:04 | August 29, 2023
-
Tourism Jasper exploring use of AI
01:37 | August 11, 2023
-
Alberta animal rescue organization over capacity
05:25 | August 8, 2023
-
Edmonton tech talent ranking slipping: CBRE
05:04 | July 26, 2023
-
Alberta lawyer pilots simpler, more amicable way to divorce
01:31 | July 7, 2023
-
Climate change making blue-green algae worse in Alberta
04:40 | July 6, 2023
-
‘Change is happening’: Alberta energy minister weighs in on energy transition
08:30 | July 5, 2023
-
Rare June snowfall warning in the Rocky Mountains, Marmot Basin shares snow photos
02:58 | June 19, 2023
-
Pandemic loan deadline a stress to Alberta businesses: CFIB
03:53 | June 8, 2023
-
Still work to be done to achieve gender parity in Alberta politics
05:09 | June 1, 2023
-
Homework headache: Why value is more important than volume
04:29 | October 18, 2022
-
Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers fans line up for outdoor watch parties ahead of Game 7
03:03 | June 24, 2024
-
Edmonton Oilers fans geared up for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final
03:09 | June 24, 2024
-
Edmonton Oilers prepare for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final: ‘confident group’
02:47 | June 24, 2024
-
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo re-establishes local EMS dispatch services
01:50 | June 18, 2024
-
Alberta Municipalities ‘caught off guard’ by details of Bill 20
04:51 | April 30, 2024
-
Alberta Wildfire provides update on current status in the province
01:35 | April 24, 2024
-
Carbon price increase is ‘inhumane,’ Danielle Smith tells House of Commons committee
01:06 | March 28, 2024
-
Medicine Hat mayor stripped of duties, half of her pay over conduct breach
00:54 | March 22, 2024
-
Prairies may see summer of 2024 grasshopper increase amid drought conditions, mild winter
04:15 | March 18, 2024
-
Youth worker with ties to Alberta, Saskatchewan charged with child luring, child pornography
02:29 | February 22, 2024
-
Northwest Territories plane crash kills 6 people: coroner’s office
00:52 | January 24, 2024
-
Questions over safety and access to emergency shelters in Edmonton
07:36 | January 11, 2024
-
Med students turning away from traditional family medicine: U of A program director
05:36 | January 8, 2024
-
How to enjoy winter in Alberta
04:29 | January 5, 2024
-
‘There is a bit of hysteria’: Edmonton EV advocates on Ottawa’s zero-emissions vehicle mandate
06:05 | December 20, 2023
-
‘You’re not alone’: Heart transplant camp life-saving experience for young patients
06:47 | December 5, 2023
-
Alberta lung cancer screening program expands
05:33 | November 16, 2023
-
‘Time to shop around’: Financial expert weighs in on mortgage renewal concerns
04:25 | October 25, 2023
-
‘We are incredibly worried’: Seniors’ advocacy group shares cold and flu season concerns
04:18 | October 5, 2023
-
Mikisew Cree First Nation calls for ‘bold action’ to protect national park
05:30 | September 28, 2023
-
‘We need to move beyond the debate and start acting’: Pembina Institute on energy transition
05:47 | September 20, 2023
-
Alberta doctor offers tips to cope with eco-anxiety
04:04 | August 29, 2023
-
Tourism Jasper exploring use of AI
01:37 | August 11, 2023
-
Alberta animal rescue organization over capacity
05:25 | August 8, 2023
-
Edmonton tech talent ranking slipping: CBRE
05:04 | July 26, 2023
-
Alberta lawyer pilots simpler, more amicable way to divorce
01:31 | July 7, 2023
-
Climate change making blue-green algae worse in Alberta
04:40 | July 6, 2023
-
‘Change is happening’: Alberta energy minister weighs in on energy transition
08:30 | July 5, 2023
-
Rare June snowfall warning in the Rocky Mountains, Marmot Basin shares snow photos
02:58 | June 19, 2023
-
Pandemic loan deadline a stress to Alberta businesses: CFIB
03:53 | June 8, 2023
-
Still work to be done to achieve gender parity in Alberta politics
05:09 | June 1, 2023
Homework headache: Why value is more important than volume
Description
October 18, 2022
It can be a daily source of misery for families: homework — sometimes hours of it — after school. But University of Alberta education expert Greg Thomas says it’s important to look at the value of homework, instead of the volume. He joined Global News at Noon with some tips for teachers, students, and parents.
-
Homework headache: Why value is more important than volume04:29 | October 18, 2022
-
Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers fans line up for outdoor watch parties ahead of Game 703:03 | June 24, 2024
-
Edmonton Oilers fans geared up for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final03:09 | June 24, 2024
-
Edmonton Oilers prepare for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final: ‘confident group’02:47 | June 24, 2024
-
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo re-establishes local EMS dispatch services01:50 | June 18, 2024
-
Alberta Municipalities ‘caught off guard’ by details of Bill 2004:51 | April 30, 2024
-
Alberta Wildfire provides update on current status in the province01:35 | April 24, 2024
-
Carbon price increase is ‘inhumane,’ Danielle Smith tells House of Commons committee01:06 | March 28, 2024
-
Medicine Hat mayor stripped of duties, half of her pay over conduct breach00:54 | March 22, 2024
-
Prairies may see summer of 2024 grasshopper increase amid drought conditions, mild winter04:15 | March 18, 2024
-
Youth worker with ties to Alberta, Saskatchewan charged with child luring, child pornography02:29 | February 22, 2024
-
Northwest Territories plane crash kills 6 people: coroner’s office00:52 | January 24, 2024
-
Questions over safety and access to emergency shelters in Edmonton07:36 | January 11, 2024
-
Med students turning away from traditional family medicine: U of A program director05:36 | January 8, 2024
-
How to enjoy winter in Alberta04:29 | January 5, 2024
-
‘There is a bit of hysteria’: Edmonton EV advocates on Ottawa’s zero-emissions vehicle mandate06:05 | December 20, 2023
-
‘You’re not alone’: Heart transplant camp life-saving experience for young patients06:47 | December 5, 2023
-
Alberta lung cancer screening program expands05:33 | November 16, 2023
-
‘Time to shop around’: Financial expert weighs in on mortgage renewal concerns04:25 | October 25, 2023
-
‘We are incredibly worried’: Seniors’ advocacy group shares cold and flu season concerns04:18 | October 5, 2023
-
Mikisew Cree First Nation calls for ‘bold action’ to protect national park05:30 | September 28, 2023
-
‘We need to move beyond the debate and start acting’: Pembina Institute on energy transition05:47 | September 20, 2023
-
Alberta doctor offers tips to cope with eco-anxiety04:04 | August 29, 2023
-
Tourism Jasper exploring use of AI01:37 | August 11, 2023
-
Alberta animal rescue organization over capacity05:25 | August 8, 2023
-
Edmonton tech talent ranking slipping: CBRE05:04 | July 26, 2023
-
Alberta lawyer pilots simpler, more amicable way to divorce01:31 | July 7, 2023
-
Climate change making blue-green algae worse in Alberta04:40 | July 6, 2023
-
‘Change is happening’: Alberta energy minister weighs in on energy transition08:30 | July 5, 2023
-
Rare June snowfall warning in the Rocky Mountains, Marmot Basin shares snow photos02:58 | June 19, 2023
-
Pandemic loan deadline a stress to Alberta businesses: CFIB03:53 | June 8, 2023
-
Still work to be done to achieve gender parity in Alberta politics05:09 | June 1, 2023
-
Homework headache: Why value is more important than volume04:29 | October 18, 2022
-
Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers fans line up for outdoor watch parties ahead of Game 703:03 | June 24, 2024
-
Edmonton Oilers fans geared up for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final03:09 | June 24, 2024
-
Edmonton Oilers prepare for Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final: ‘confident group’02:47 | June 24, 2024
-
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo re-establishes local EMS dispatch services01:50 | June 18, 2024
-
Alberta Municipalities ‘caught off guard’ by details of Bill 2004:51 | April 30, 2024
-
Alberta Wildfire provides update on current status in the province01:35 | April 24, 2024
-
Carbon price increase is ‘inhumane,’ Danielle Smith tells House of Commons committee01:06 | March 28, 2024
-
Medicine Hat mayor stripped of duties, half of her pay over conduct breach00:54 | March 22, 2024
-
Prairies may see summer of 2024 grasshopper increase amid drought conditions, mild winter04:15 | March 18, 2024
-
Youth worker with ties to Alberta, Saskatchewan charged with child luring, child pornography02:29 | February 22, 2024
-
Northwest Territories plane crash kills 6 people: coroner’s office00:52 | January 24, 2024
-
Questions over safety and access to emergency shelters in Edmonton07:36 | January 11, 2024
-
Med students turning away from traditional family medicine: U of A program director05:36 | January 8, 2024
-
How to enjoy winter in Alberta04:29 | January 5, 2024
-
‘There is a bit of hysteria’: Edmonton EV advocates on Ottawa’s zero-emissions vehicle mandate06:05 | December 20, 2023
-
‘You’re not alone’: Heart transplant camp life-saving experience for young patients06:47 | December 5, 2023
-
Alberta lung cancer screening program expands05:33 | November 16, 2023
-
‘Time to shop around’: Financial expert weighs in on mortgage renewal concerns04:25 | October 25, 2023
-
‘We are incredibly worried’: Seniors’ advocacy group shares cold and flu season concerns04:18 | October 5, 2023
-
Mikisew Cree First Nation calls for ‘bold action’ to protect national park05:30 | September 28, 2023
-
‘We need to move beyond the debate and start acting’: Pembina Institute on energy transition05:47 | September 20, 2023
-
Alberta doctor offers tips to cope with eco-anxiety04:04 | August 29, 2023
-
Tourism Jasper exploring use of AI01:37 | August 11, 2023
-
Alberta animal rescue organization over capacity05:25 | August 8, 2023
-
Edmonton tech talent ranking slipping: CBRE05:04 | July 26, 2023
-
Alberta lawyer pilots simpler, more amicable way to divorce01:31 | July 7, 2023
-
Climate change making blue-green algae worse in Alberta04:40 | July 6, 2023
-
‘Change is happening’: Alberta energy minister weighs in on energy transition08:30 | July 5, 2023
-
Rare June snowfall warning in the Rocky Mountains, Marmot Basin shares snow photos02:58 | June 19, 2023
-
Pandemic loan deadline a stress to Alberta businesses: CFIB03:53 | June 8, 2023
-
Still work to be done to achieve gender parity in Alberta politics05:09 | June 1, 2023
Homework headache: Why value is more important than volume
Description
October 18, 2022
It can be a daily source of misery for families: homework — sometimes hours of it — after school. But University of Alberta education expert Greg Thomas says it’s important to look at the value of homework, instead of the volume. He joined Global News at Noon with some tips for teachers, students, and parents.
National News
-
B.C. boy’s story of torture, neglect has power to inspire reform: report2:0215 hours ago
-
Ingrid Andress was ‘drunk’ after national anthem flub, she says2:0115 hours ago
-
Health care tops agenda at premiers’ meeting in Halifax1:4215 hours ago
-
Amid rise in political violence, RCMP struggles with recruitment2:0715 hours ago
-
Who is J.D. Vance? Trump’s pick for VP previously criticized his leadership2:5415 hours ago
-
Is Freeland’s relationship with Trudeau on the rocks? Minister questioned about future1:5515 hours ago
-
Burlington overwhelmed as torrential rains flood streets, yards and homes1:1816 hours ago
-
Wine war is over: B.C. wineries can once again sell directly to Alberta residents1:2416 hours ago
-
6 foreign nationals, including 2 Americans, found dead in luxury hotel in Thailand3:1114 hours ago
-
Could newly-discovered ‘moon cave’ become an astronaut base camp?1:3916 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
6 foreign nationals, including 2 Americans, found dead in luxury hotel in Thailand3:1114 hours ago
-
Could newly-discovered ‘moon cave’ become an astronaut base camp?1:3916 hours ago
-
Rainstorms and flooding strand drivers in GTA2:3016 hours ago
-
Copa America chaos: After fans storm stadium, concerns raised about World Cup1:572 days ago
-
Somalia explosion: Car bomb kills at least 5 outside Mogadishu restaurant1:022 days ago
-
Trump picks JD Vance as VP running mate1:542 days ago
-
Kate Middleton greets tennis players at Wimbledon’s final match0:283 days ago
-
Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas military chief kills at least 901:083 days ago
-
How to avoid shark attacks, according to experts1:585 days ago
-
Ambani wedding: Celebs join India’s most extravagant event of the year2:415 days ago
Sponsored Content
Trending
-
Rainstorms and flooding strand drivers in GTA2:3016 hours ago
-
PC MPP kicked out of caucus over meeting with far-right figure2:173 weeks ago
-
Ingrid Andress was ‘drunk’ after national anthem flub, she says2:0115 hours ago
-
New rules for crossing U.S. border with dogs1:532 days ago
-
Calgary woman mistakenly declared deceased on Alberta government site2:1514 hours ago
-
Ontario outlines funding to build Highway 413, Bradford Bypass in fall economic statement1:1832 months ago
-
Pivot Airlines crew returns home2:2619 months ago
-
Jean-Doré Beach operating as usual despite mysterious underwater attack on child1:5014 hours ago
-
Bandaged, defiant Trump appears at Republican convention to ‘thunderous’ ovation5:1722 hours ago
-
Tourism industry feeling the pinch as LCBO strike drags on1:5016 hours ago
Canada
-
B.C., Alberta toast new wine deal1:4914 hours ago
-
B.C. boy’s story of torture, neglect has power to inspire reform: report2:0215 hours ago
-
Amid rise in political violence, RCMP struggles with recruitment2:0715 hours ago
-
B.C. university suing pro-Palestinian protesters1:5914 hours ago
-
Calgary feeder main break to cost ‘tens of millions’: city official1:5714 hours ago
-
Burlington overwhelmed as torrential rains flood streets, yards and homes1:1816 hours ago
-
B.C. wildfires: Situation improves in Cariboo but conditions could change3:142 days ago
-
Calgary mayor says ‘next 72 hours are critical’ to restoring normal water service1:522 days ago
-
B.C. wildfires: Warm weather expected to elevate fire risk again this week1:482 days ago
-
Advocate for Toronto’s homeless warns Mayor Chow ‘people will die’ unless the city takes action1:212 days ago
U.S. News
-
Ingrid Andress was ‘drunk’ after national anthem flub, she says2:0115 hours ago
-
Trump tells RFK Jr. bullet felt like ‘world’s largest mosquito’ in leaked call0:4521 hours ago
-
Bandaged, defiant Trump appears at Republican convention to ‘thunderous’ ovation5:1722 hours ago
-
‘That can’t be’: Neighbours of Trump shooting suspect react to assassination attempt2:2822 hours ago
-
Biden says ‘time to put Trump in the bulls-eye’ remark was a ‘mistake’1:4822 hours ago
-
New rules for crossing the U.S. border with dogs5:2522 hours ago
-
U.S. judge dismisses Trump’s classified documents case0:272 days ago
-
Shannen Doherty, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ and ‘Charmed’ star, dead at 530:292 days ago
-
Is the commercial flight industry slipping in safety standards? An expert explains5:033 days ago
-
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, pioneering sex therapist, dead at 961:544 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
6 foreign nationals, including 2 Americans, found dead in luxury hotel in Thailand3:1114 hours ago
-
Somalia explosion: Car bomb kills at least 5 outside Mogadishu restaurant1:022 days ago
-
Trump shooting: World leaders condemn attack on former US president1:563 days ago
-
UBC investigating professor’s social media post after Trump shooting2:052 days ago
-
Kate Middleton greets tennis players at Wimbledon’s final match0:283 days ago
-
Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas military chief kills at least 901:083 days ago
-
2026 FIFA World Cup costs for Vancouver5:382 days ago
-
Ambani wedding: Bollywood, Hollywood meet for star-studded celebrations2:074 days ago
-
Nepal landslide: At least 60 missing after 2 buses swept into river1:094 days ago
-
Shelley Duvall, star of ‘The Shining,’ dead at 750:256 days ago
Politics
-
Canadian Medical Association calls for healthcare stability4:585 hours ago
-
B.C., Alberta toast new wine deal1:4914 hours ago
-
Amid rise in political violence, RCMP struggles with recruitment2:0715 hours ago
-
Who is J.D. Vance? Trump’s pick for VP previously criticized his leadership2:5415 hours ago
-
No support for special needs dependents say B.C. families2:0315 hours ago
-
Global National: July 1622:1615 hours ago
-
Is Freeland’s relationship with Trudeau on the rocks? Minister questioned about future1:5515 hours ago
-
Wine war is over: B.C. wineries can once again sell directly to Alberta residents1:2416 hours ago
-
Freeland says Mark Carney is her son’s godfather0:2920 hours ago
-
Freeland had ‘long conversation’ with Trudeau amid reports of growing tension3:1320 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
Calgary woman mistakenly declared deceased on Alberta government site2:1514 hours ago
-
Possession of hard drugs in Quebec ‘de facto decriminalized’ according to experts2:1716 hours ago
-
Public Health Ontario warns of spike in Mpox cases0:3322 hours ago
-
Health Matters: 5 bird flu cases identified on Colorado poultry farm1:592 days ago
-
New research finds possible cure for Anorexia4:343 days ago
-
Poilievre vows to shut down some supervised drug consumption sites2:025 days ago
-
Cancer patient questions lack of new treatment in B.C.1:555 days ago
-
Quebecers on the autism spectrum want access to funds for MIRA assistance dogs2:114 days ago
-
Health Matters: New estimates from OCFP show 2.5M Ontarians are without a family doctor2:155 days ago
-
Author and ER physician Daniel Kalla discusses the ozempic craze4:005 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Jeremy Skibicki: Canadian serial killer found guilty of 1st-degree murder in deaths of 4 women1:206 days ago
-
Ikea hacking: Low-cost, DIY movement finds new uses for furniture4:546 days ago
-
Alberta couple battles the CRA over $14K COVID benefit repayment bill2:086 days ago
-
Calgary woman’s 2015 death featured on ‘Unsolved Mysteries’1:517 days ago
-
Catholic Church ordered to pay $104M to abuse victims in Newfoundland2:042 weeks ago
-
How drone combat in Ukraine is changing warfare2:473 weeks ago
-
New battle to save evidence from serial killer Robert Pickton’s trial1:483 weeks ago
-
B.C. child killer Allan Schoenborn believes public should ‘lighten up’ about what he did2:063 weeks ago
-
Canadian wildfire fighters don’t want ‘catastrophe’ to be ‘catalyst’ for change5:441 month ago
News Bloopers
-
A dream come true for 7-year-old who got to make transit announcements0:451 month ago
-
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:052 months ago
-
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:249 months ago
-
Global Calgary weather anchor startled by surprise guest appearance0:2113 months ago
-
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0020 months ago
-
Global National anchor Farah Nasser swallows fly on-air0:1723 months ago
-
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5723 months ago
-
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1424 months ago
-
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1127 months ago
-
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3821 months ago