Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2019

Without knowing the students, how does a teacher know where to assign their seats? This question comes up each summer as teachers strive to create the best learning environment possible. For others, placing students into assigned groups for cooperative learning can produce the optimal learning environment.

Culture 167

Culture Learning Disabilities Students Assignments 167

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. They also addressed audience questions about how to get faculty motivated to adjust their courses to improve accessibility. Del Tufo: That's a great question.

Accessibility 217

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 217

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. John’s sharp intellect was apparent.

Accessibility 172

Accessibility Essay Disabilities Learning Disabilities 172

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Personalized learning doesn’t seem that far off—but meeting the needs of every student in an inclusion class when some have IEPs and some do not can get hairy. I’d like to see special education take a front seat in conversations about personalized learning. Does personalized learning mean every student gets an IEP?

Special Education 145

Special Education Disabilities Education Learning 145

Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Over the past weeks, readers have asked us many questions about the impact of the coronavirus on education in many different areas, from admissions to advice for young children, from salaries to student privacy and whether school closures actually work. Tony Wan (March 16, 2020) General Questions Should schools close?

Schools 173

Schools Disabilities Exams Distance Learning 173

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2019

You can pose a question for a future column here. I have a question regarding how you and others approach accommodations for those who are reluctant, resistant, or defiant to going through official channels at the university. There’s still a great deal of stigma around disabilities—learning-related, or otherwise.

Disabilities 126

Disabilities Students Assignments Syllabus 126

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.

Assignments 138

Assignments Learning Disabilities Disabilities Fairness 138

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Esther considered the question, sitting in a small room with Ms. Odette, the interpreter who was working with her to complete her learning profile—a tool that helped us learn about new students and tailor instruction to meet their needs. “What do you want your teacher to know about you?”

English 201

English Language Languages Teachers 201

Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2018

As it turned out, Kevin was mostly non-verbal with emotional and learning disabilities. He only shrugged or ignored me when asked questions and refused to do his work. I began to wonder how he was going to manage when learning centers started. What did you learn about the content or yourself at that center?

Learning 155

Learning Middle School Middle School Students 155

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.

Technology 172

Technology Assistive Technology Learning Styles Students 172

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 137

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 137

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. Be open and welcome student questions.

Accessibility 69

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 69

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Holzweiss said she avoids outdated book report questions and formats. 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.

Schools 246

Schools Languages Language Reading 246

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

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. Teachers also express concerns about data privacy and ethical considerations.

Education 130

Education Ethics Gamification Learning Styles 130

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

For many families, this shift to K12 online learning has been both empowering and challenging. But while the logistics of this new model are increasingly familiar, one question continues to surface: How do we keep children engaged, motivated, and joyful in a virtual learning environment? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): 1.

Quizzes 52

Quizzes Gamification Learning Schools 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 21, 2025

PurposeBuilt Digital Pedagogy The best online schools begin with a simple question: What does learning look like when its born online? Parents stay informed through secure dashboards that display attendance, assignment statuses, and upcoming deadlines. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. What makes K12 Schools stand out?

Schools 52

Schools Lecturing Coaching Art 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. Able to understand emotions and actions connected to each.

Teaching 52

Teaching Teachers Activities Reading 52

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2018

They ask questions and support one another as they move around in groups through learning stations Brownlee has set up in class. 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.

Teachers 135

Teachers Schools Coaching Fairness 135

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.

Classroom Design 218

Classroom Design Learning Spaces Learning Disabilities Disabilities 218