Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2019

When the report came back with the words “learning disability,” I was filled with so much shame. The report said that my intelligence is actually very high but that the gap between my intelligence and my abilities is wide enough that I must have some sort of learning disability. My whole body shut down.

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Learning Disabilities Teachers Disabilities Intelligence 147

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

This can help motivate learners to complete assignments, better focus on tasks and avoid procrastinating. A vibrating watch that reminds students to refocus on an assignment is also a great tool for prompting them to get back on task without having a teacher step in. Text-to-Speech E-Books and Audiobooks Make Reading Easier.

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Assistive Technology Technology Gamification Disabilities 167

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The position was more widely assigned out of necessity after state budget cuts, and currently, there is no law that explicitly states how many students may be enrolled in an inclusion class like mine. I created multiple versions of tests, quizzes and classwork assignments, and I manually gave feedback using a pen and paper.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. And then the second component I think is the one that people more commonly talk about, which is that pedagogical accessibility.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

Sometimes we’re assigned to a student who has an IEP outlining specific goals, and other times we’re assigned to a classroom to assist the teacher and support students. Some years, we follow a student to the next grade level, while other years, we are assigned to a new student with an entirely different set of needs.

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Assignments Learning Disabilities Disabilities Fairness 144

eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Here are a few ideas you can try to improve cognitive flexibility in your students: Design assignments and activities in which students have to come up with more than a single solution. Give students some time to think about a response. Then ask for hands to be raised. More tips and strategies.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2018

The tools span everything from music to time-saving shortcuts and supports for struggling students or those with learning disabilities. When finished, you can save each one to Google Keep as a.png file (to preserve transparency) and pepper them into student essays or assignments on Google Docs.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2022

I’m a special education teacher serving students in a self-contained class, and all of my students have moderate to severe learning disabilities including ADHD, intellectual disabilities, emotional disabilities, specific learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. Then something odd happened.

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Accessibility Essay Disabilities Learning Disabilities 164

Teach Hub

MAY 9, 2024

It can also signal something more like a learning disability. Next, you can conduct informal or formal assessments to pinpoint any deficiencies in knowledge or skills or to check for any learning disabilities. Teach students how to manage their time and assignments, study for tests , and take good notes.

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The Applicious Teacher

MAY 25, 2025

This is the “multi-sensory” part of the program that makes it work so well for students with learning disabilities like Dyslexia. UFLI Letter Tray Tip- Number the trays, then assign each student a number. Number your letter trays and assign each student a tray. Then, you’ll need some magnetic letters.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

And universal assessments that test multilingual students in English can provide inaccurate information that teachers use to guide their practice or can wrongly indicate learning disabilities. Just the recognition of this counter narrative has changed my teaching. But there are also other steps I’ve taken to change my practice.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Understand Individual Needs Understanding the unique needs of each student with special needs is the first step in effectively using technology to support their learning. Whether it’s a learning disability, physical impairment, or sensory issue, recognizing these elements will guide you in selecting the right technological tools.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2019

How I figure it, there are a list of things I find reasonable for all students—letting them stand or wiggle when they are having problems with attention or sleepiness, taking extra time to answer questions for assignments and projects, moving at a pace that is comfortable for the slowest in the group when we are on-the-move for class, etc.

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Disabilities Students Assignments Syllabus 126

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

As educators and students grapple with what is allowed when using generative AI (GenAI) tools, I have compiled five tips to help you design or redesign academic integrity statements for your syllabus, assignments, exams, and course activities. Banning GenAI tools is not the solution Many students use GenAI tools to aid their learning.

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Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 137

Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2018

As it turned out, Kevin was mostly non-verbal with emotional and learning disabilities. At the end of September, it was time to give the students their group assignments and Kevin wasn’t the only one I was nervous about. You must be Kevin,” I said with a smile. Kevin didn’t look at me.

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Learning Middle School Middle School Students 150

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Avoid negative descriptions of disability (ex: suffers from a condition, confined/bound to a wheelchair). Beginning Add literature/resources from neurodivergent, disabled, and diverse authors to assigned course readings and class activities. Re-examine assignments and assessments for bias and exclusionary practices.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Tony Wan, Managing Editor Access and Equity How can we accommodate students who have learning disabilities in online instruction and practice universal design principles? during lessons, and offer students a variety of ways to complete assignments rather than requiring everyone to write a paper or take a timed exam.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Teaching Partner – To highlight the importance of collaboration, librarians should work as teaching partners with other educators in the school to build engaging learning materials for students. This collaboration can take place in the form of guiding a class discussion, creating assignments and responding to student work.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability. iii] [iv] ; furthermore, 19% of US undergraduate students reported having a disability, and of these, 35% reported a learning disability [v] for 2016 (the most current data we could find). For instance, in 2019, 6.2%

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Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability. iii] [iv] ; furthermore, 19% of US undergraduate students reported having a disability, and of these, 35% reported a learning disability [v] for 2016 (the most current data we could find). For instance, in 2019, 6.2%

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

As educators and students grapple with what is allowed when using generative AI (GenAI) tools, I have compiled five tips to help you design or redesign academic integrity statements for your syllabus, assignments, exams, and course activities. Banning GenAI tools is not the solution Many students use GenAI tools to aid their learning.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

Should you change the way you give exams and design assignments? Banning the use of technology for exams can create an inaccessible, discriminatory learning experience. Students need opportunities to learn with and about AI. Redesigning assignments can reduce the potential for cheating with AI. link] Lucariello, K.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Syllabus 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

Should you change the way you give exams and design assignments? Banning the use of technology for exams can create an inaccessible, discriminatory learning experience. Students need opportunities to learn with and about AI. Redesigning assignments can reduce the potential for cheating with AI. link] Lucariello, K.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Syllabus 98

Teach Hub

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Challenges are present daily in schools, and students with specific learning disabilities experience many different challenges in addition to those a general learner faces. Deaf and hard of hearing students can find themselves in learning environments that are not conducive to their needs, therefore, creating a struggle in learning.

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Disabilities Students Language Languages 81

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Automated grading systems powered by AI streamline the time-consuming task of assessing assignments and exams. AI also plays a role in the early identification of learning disabilities and special needs.

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Ethics Education Gamification Learning Styles 130

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 21, 2025

Parents stay informed through secure dashboards that display attendance, assignment statuses, and upcoming deadlines. This multilayered support system ensures learners in online K12 learning feel guided, not isolated, especially important when the nearest classmate may be thousands of miles away. How do parents stay involved?

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Modes of Instruction Synchronous Learning: Students attend live virtual classes at scheduled times, engaging directly with teachers and peers. Asynchronous Learning: Students access pre-recorded lessons and complete assignments on their own schedule, allowing for greater flexibility.

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Quizzes Gamification Schools Learning 52

Teach Your Kids

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Cultivating a relationship changes the entire dynamic of the tutoring session and makes it possible for children to learn more quickly because they feel safe and inspired. My mom shared a poignant story about a student named Danny, who had several learning disabilities and came from a difficult home environment.

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Learning Motivation Learning Disabilities Attention 52

Lab to Class

JANUARY 3, 2024

Able to stay in their assigned seat for at least short periods of time. This allows them to have a surface to write on, partners and groups to work with, but also their own chair to help them learn to stay in their assigned place. ” Journal of Learning Disabilities, vol. Nonlinear Dynamics, 95(3), pp.1923-1939.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2022

To advocate for measures designed to better support students with learning disabilities in higher education. “I That lack of support, according to advocates, comes from the fact that colleges don’t give the same kinds of support to students who have learning disabilities that elementary and secondary schools are required to provide.

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Learning Disabilities Disabilities Students Attention 160

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2018

He opens up classes with hip-hop education from Flocabulary, then goes into worksheets, videos, group assignments, and desktop assignments—incorporating cell phone apps and music in the activities. He constantly walks around the room, refocusing off-task students and offering feedback on their work.

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Teachers Schools Coaching Fairness 129

Edsurge

JUNE 22, 2020

We have watched as students with additional challenges, including those with physical or learning disabilities, fade from technology-rich learning, and we have even seen our most driven students burn out from the daily grind of hours on video conferences and completing assignments online.

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2025

Consider individualized support Teachers can work closely with students to develop personalized learning plans and strategies that address their unique needs. This may include offering additional time for assignments, providing visual aids, or using assistive technology.

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Disabilities Learning Disabilities Students Assistive Technology 264