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].” For instance, in 2019, 6.2% of Canadian undergraduate students and 2.4%

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Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

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].” For instance, in 2019, 6.2% of Canadian undergraduate students and 2.4%

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

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.

Teaching 326

Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 326

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. Students who struggle because they have reading disabilities or struggle to read on a computer screen because of blurred vision.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 218

Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2019

Some efforts to foster neurodiversity on campus build on programs college administrations have long bolstered, like offices for disability services. Information from a presentation created by Barbara Bookman, university director of disability programs at City University of New York. Peer mentoring is a hallmark of these programs.

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Disabilities Students Learning Disabilities Communication 155

Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2019

For more traditional layouts—whether in rows or in the form of a semi-circle arrangement—past research suggests that students who sit toward the center tend to participate more in classroom discussions. (But others warn against turning flexible furniture design into a fad.)

Culture 167

Culture Learning Disabilities Students Assignments 167

Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2024

Programs that increase accessibility and trust with parents include “Cafe en el Parque,” a parent meeting held in Spanish that draws in more than100 families each month, and the “Emergent Bilingual” program, which meets after school and on weekends helps new immigrant students and families learn more about how the American education system works.

Teaching 205

Teaching English Language Languages 205

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

Now that such tools are out there, Watkins suggests that professors look for more ways to do active learning in their classes, and to put more of what he called “intentional friction” in student learning so that students are forced to stop and participate or to reflect on what is being said.

Lecturing 216

Lecturing Education Assignments Syllabus 216

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2024

Keyboarding for Youngers A while ago, I participated in an online discussion about keyboarding for kids. The last participant was the mom of a first grader there to share her keyboarding experiences (turns out, she was also the director of the early learning initiative at the New America Foundation, an author, and a prominent blogger).

Learning Disabilities 166

Learning Disabilities Disabilities Grades Discussions 166

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

It is important to understand inclusive pedagogies as practices where we discern the nuance between general multicultural education or culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive practices that specifically address the ability/disability continuum and the health dimension. Support colleagues with disabilities.

Accessibility 70

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 70

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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Technology Assistive Technology Learning Styles Students 172

Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2017

As cofounder of the Diverse Learners Coalition and an active participant in Student Voice , Gurewitz seeks to use his own experiences with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and slow processing disorder as a platform to create change both inside education organizations and amongst the greater populations. What worked for you?

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Disabilities Lecturing Learning Disabilities Learning 125

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

in funding—led by Eric Reiner and Dan Povitsky of Vine Ventures , with participation from Global Founders Capital , Great Oaks , Josh Richards, Griffin Johnson and Noah Beck of Gen Z-focused venture capital fund Animal Capital , among others—to accelerate its growth and increase access to special education services for students across the country.

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Special Education Evaluation Learning Disabilities Disabilities 130

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. Additionally, poor classroom management often results in a lack of engagement and participation among students.

Classroom Management 130

Classroom Management Learning Disabilities Disabilities Communication 130

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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Disabilities Attention Language Languages 92

EAB

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Our latest survey showed that more than two-thirds of survey participants (68%) indicated they have one or more unfilled positions in their department, up from 61% reporting the same in January. Two-thirds—or 67%—of participants are considering leaving their current jobs, up from 46% in January.

Learning Disabilities 98

Learning Disabilities Disabilities Participation Discussions 98

EAB

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Our latest survey showed that more than two-thirds of survey participants (68%) indicated they have one or more unfilled positions in their department, up from 61% reporting the same in January. Two-thirds—or 67%—of participants are considering leaving their current jobs, up from 46% in January.

Learning Disabilities 98

Learning Disabilities Disabilities Participation Discussions 98

Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2017

million in seed funding in a round led by the Boston Angel Club , with participation from Han Tan Capital and Wandai Capital, to develop BrainCo’s first product: Focus 1. What’s more, there’s scant evidence that neurofeedback can be used to treat learning disabilities, say scientists.

Attention 167

Attention Students Confidentiality Intelligence 167

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.

Disabilities 81

Disabilities Students Language Languages 81

EAB

APRIL 13, 2023

This was in stark contrast to participants who had “little” input, 25% of whom reported being on track, or “no” input, 27% of whom were on track.

Learning Disabilities 52

Learning Disabilities Disabilities Participation Achievement 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 21, 2025

K12 Schools use real-time analytics and dashboards to monitor student performance, offering insights on attendance, grades, and participation. How accessible are the programs for students with learning disabilities? Teachers provide regular feedback to ensure progress.

Schools 52

Schools Lecturing Coaching Art 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

The goal is not entertainment for entertainments sake, but purposeful engagementwhere students are active participants in their learning. This technique can significantly boost motivation and participation. How do online schools support students with special learning needs (e.g., Relevance, variety, and autonomy are key.

Quizzes 52

Quizzes Gamification Schools Learning 52

Lab to Class

JANUARY 3, 2024

This time should feel more relaxing for students than the more structured table time where they need to be in place to participate in the activity.  ” Journal of Learning Disabilities, vol. Nonlinear Dynamics, 95(3), pp.1923-1939. Slavin, Robert E., 6, 1991, pp.

Teaching 52

Teaching Teachers Activities Reading 52

Scholarly Teacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

When higher education policies reverted to in-person learning, many professors also stopped using Zoom as a learning modality. doctor's appointment, university obligation, learning disability, etc.). Zoom etiquette (dress, backgrounds, participation, etc.) is discussed on the first day of class.

Disabilities 52

Disabilities Exams Instructors Syllabus 52

Cal Matters

APRIL 17, 2025

A heartbreaking change for one student As a low-income student with a learning disability and the first in his family to attend college, J knew he needed help navigating Oxnard College, a community college in Ventura County. Some of those students likely dont have legal status, she said, but its not clear how many.

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Counselling Students Learning Disabilities Disabilities 113