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Ensuring Equity for English Learners (ELs)

Catlin Tucker

Identifying the Needs of English Learners English learners (ELs) have unique needs requiring targeted instructional approaches to support their language acquisition and academic success. Because ELs come from diverse linguistic backgrounds, their English language skills may vary widely.

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Removing Barriers with UDL and Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

We can indeed cover more ground when we present information in a traditional lecture format, but that doesn’t mean students understand the information. The teacher may use academic or subject-specific vocabulary unfamiliar to a student with limited background knowledge or who is not a native English speaker.

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Improving online accessibility for students a major issue for schools

eSchool News

stating that both universities violated antidiscrimination laws by failing to provide closed captioning in their online lectures, courses, podcasts, and other educational materials. In February, advocates for the deaf filed federal lawsuits against Harvard and M.I.T., In Harvard and M.I.T. Applying ADA to Online Education.

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Beyond Homework: The Evolution of the Flipped Classroom

Catlin Tucker

” Challenges with Traditional Live Instruction Traditionally, educators disseminate information in real-time, relying on lectures or mini-lessons. This is especially important for students with special needs or whose native or primary language is not English, as they may require different instruction than their peers.

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In 2024, education will build systems that champion the science of reading

eSchool News

Recently, I’ve also seen a trend of people I refer to as “reading research legends,” such as Reid Lyon, Doug Carnine, and some of the researchers from The Reading League’s virtual lecture series, finding new energy and excitement as they share research to inform practices.

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How open resources help infuse Common Core into lessons

eSchool News

In 2010, my state, Mississippi, joined the growing list of states adopting the Common Core State Standards for English language arts and math. Open resources can help design attractive, engaging lessons with a Common Core twist. This academic year has been especially pivotal, as we are now in full implementation.

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Could VR Be the Missing Piece in Meaningful Language Instruction?

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But it was a move to Japan to become an English teacher that finally helped Bonner see how he could meld his love of language learning with his technology fascination. “I I saw that I could use VR to do some fascinating stuff with English language education,” explains Bonner.

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