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Crafting environments where students with autism thrive

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Overhead lighting, noise levels, classroom traffic, and seating arrangements may all impact a students ability to focus and stay regulated. Thoughtful classroom design can make a meaningful difference.

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Designing classrooms from a young child’s perspective

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When adults visit a preK classroom, they see all of the wonderful learning opportunities for the children: the reading nook in the far back corner, the rug for meeting and circle time near the display board, the shelves full of toys and manipulatives, and the tables and chairs that greet the children as they enter the room.

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Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students

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Utilize multi-sensory classroom design To accommodate different learning preferences and sensory needs, classrooms can incorporate designated quiet spaces, natural or soft lighting, calming colors, and sensory objects.

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Fixing the K-12 cybersecurity problem

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In typical software design and manufacturing, the focus is on the product’s reason for being. For example, the developers of reading improvement software are focused on building a product that delivers measurable improvements to student reading speed and comprehension.

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How film and a flipped classroom lead to student success

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According to research , in a typical classroom lecture students will generally retain only five percent of the material presented. Today’s teachers are looking to new methods of teaching and learning to improve student engagement and achievement, including tech-based solutions like the flipped classroom.

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STEM priorities: Computer science, funding, and gamification

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I can’t fit all of this week’s news stories here, though, so feel free to visit eSchoolNews.com and read up on other news you may have missed. Read on for more: Here’s how to leverage federal funds for STEM education.

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5 major education trends of 2024

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Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. Vibrant and engaging learning spaces In a departure from traditional classroom design, schools are moving away from neutral color schemes in learning spaces. On the 9th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on major K-12 education trends.