eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2016

Experiencing the impact of poor acoustics in the classroom led me on a journey to create an environment where communication was optimal for students in my charge. At week’s end, teachers were pleading to retain the system, because they noticed their students were more engaged in lessons and distractions were minimal.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

However, when you factor in that these 50 students are on three different campuses and 23 are in specialized classes and they require communication boards and devices, the task demands begin to compound. For example, a speech and language pathologist (SLP) may appear to have a manageable caseload of 50 students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2022

The company’s support and accessible technology is designed to accommodate children and adults with special needs and learning disabilities. Texthelp believes in a world where difference, disability, or language are no longer barriers. .” For more than 40 years, Don Johnston Inc. “Don Johnston Inc.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2019

Some were students with learning disabilities. Lessons learned: Through continual, consistent instruction, confidence blossoms among students. Communicating with students about their Lexile score and what it means helps students take ownership of their learning.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are behind next-generation improvements in a range of software tools for students with sensory or learning disabilities. These are exciting times in the world of assistive learning technology. It can be a challenge to meet those expectations.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

By analyzing patterns in students’ grades, attendance, participation, and other behavioral indicators, AI algorithms can predict potential academic risks and learning disabilities. This will allow teachers to intervene early with tailored strategies to help every student succeed, ensuring minor setbacks don’t become major obstacles.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability.

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Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

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. EdSurge: In terms of accessibility during this time, what have you learned? Is it going pretty smoothly? Has it been a little rough?

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2016

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Digital tools have the power to help students with learning disabilities communicate and gain confidence.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

In fact, the National Education Association found nearly every general classroom across the country includes at least one student with a disability. Text-to-speech assistive technology is designed to help children with visual impairment or other disabilities that impact their ability to read. Over the past 10 years, the number of U.S.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2019

Some efforts to foster neurodiversity on campus build on programs college administrations have long bolstered, like offices for disability services. It’s more about social development, communication skills, interaction with peers—all of that.” Others, though, are trickier to tackle from the dean’s office.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2024

1 Within this larger pool, a core group is considered to have a reading disability or dyslexia. 15 The largest category is learning disabilities, mainly dyslexia. 16 Reading difficulties also occur across other disabilities such as autism and ADHD. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 45 (3), 217-231.

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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? She offers a few lessons on positive online communication, which can be modified for different grade levels. We Are Civil Communicators (grade 12).

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2019

However, students who ask for extra time on tests/projects, high levels (30%+) of extra credit, or to make up work weeks or months later, without having responded to any communications or requests for updates/accommodation needs… and still do not go to the Office of Accessibility… am I being a hard ass? How much do you bend?

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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. Once you’ve found the underlined issue, then you can develop strategies to support the student.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

By engaging students in selecting personalized tools, you empower them to take charge of their learning journey. Parental involvement and open communication also play vital roles. It’s important to communicate with students, parents, and specialists to gather detailed information about their needs.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2024

to communicate ideas to find out more about what interests them to offset a learning disability that interferes with writing–i.e., That’s the first and most important reason. dysgraphia How do I teach keyboarding? I teach posture as well as hands. I make it age-appropriate.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Additionally, adapting management techniques to address the diverse needs of students, including those with learning disabilities or behavioral challenges, can pose significant challenges. Managing a disruptive classroom involves employing a combination of proactive strategies, effective communication, and consistent discipline.

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Cult of Pedagogy

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

And while not everyone agrees on an exact definition of this umbrella term, it’s frequently used to describe people who are on the autism spectrum, people with learning disabilities, and people with attention differences like ADD and ADHD, among others. It’s things like dyslexia and other learning disabilities.

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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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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

I've worked with students who have autism, behavioral challenges, learning disabilities and more — and every time a student is in crisis, I'm by their side. It takes empathy to support them in communicating their emotions, patience to help them self-regulate and flexibility to morph into whatever they need in the moment.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

In a meta-analysis on the use of AI chatbots in education, Wu and Yu (2023) found that AI chatbots can significantly improve learning outcomes, specifically in the areas of learning performance, motivation, self-efficacy, interest, and perceived value of learning. Will you use an AI text detector? 2023; Perkins et al.,

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

ChatGPT was just the first in a wave of new AI tools designed to mimic human communication via text. Or, a neurodiverse student who struggles with verbal communication and is not able to show their true understanding of the course content when the instructor cold calls them as a form of assessment.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Syllabus 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

ChatGPT was just the first in a wave of new AI tools designed to mimic human communication via text. Or, a neurodiverse student who struggles with verbal communication and is not able to show their true understanding of the course content when the instructor cold calls them as a form of assessment.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Syllabus 98

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Librarians should plan programming and provide tools that encourage creativity, collaboration and communication, i.e. STEAM and makerspace activities like code.org courses and digital citizenship curricula like Common Sense Education. Evolve your programming. An achievable roadmap for success This road map is very achievable.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

In a meta-analysis on the use of AI chatbots in education, Wu and Yu (2023) found that AI chatbots can significantly improve learning outcomes, specifically in the areas of learning performance, motivation, self-efficacy, interest, and perceived value of learning. Will you use an AI text detector? 2023; Perkins et al.,

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 98

EAB

APRIL 24, 2023

Identify and clearly communicate your value proposition to admitted students I always say an applicant or admit is still an inquiry until they show up on campus (or in the virtual classroom), so it’s important to keep recruiting students even after they have been admitted. Candice Wilson-Stykes “Understanding an Institution’s Culture” 4.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 21, 2025

How accessible are the programs for students with learning disabilities? Regular communication ensures parents are kept up-to-date on their childs academic progress. <p>The K12 Schools use real-time analytics and dashboards to monitor student performance, offering insights on attendance, grades, and participation.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Parents can proactively foster community through: Virtual study groups Online forums or class-based chats (supervised) Collaborative assignments using Google Docs or Padlet Social engagement not only makes learning more enjoyable but also builds essential skills like communication, empathy, and teamwork.

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Lab to Class

JANUARY 3, 2024

Able to speak in clear sentences to communicate their needs. Able to communicate with familiar adults and politely greet unfamiliar adults. The best approach is to not wait for parents to come to you, but to be a proactive communicator to give them a sense of security that you’re on top of things and have nothing to hide.

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