eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2022

One in ten people have dyslexia, and in the US, 12% of students are in special education, 15% of children at school are learning their 2nd language, and the average reading age is 7th to 8th grade. Texthelp believes in a world where difference, disability, or language are no longer barriers. “Don Johnston Inc.

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Assistive Technology Disabilities Special Education Learning Disabilities 246

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. Immersive scenario-based learning : AI can create realistic and interactive scenarios for students to explore, making learning more engaging and effective.

Teaching 325

Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 325

eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2024

Even lengthy evaluations by specialists have all the same limitations. For example, the Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen (Yale) is a survey that asks teachers to make judgments on how often they think a student displays problems in their language behaviors such as oral expression. Dyslexia was later proven to be language-based.)

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Disabilities Learning Disabilities Evaluation Special Education 130

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

School libraries have evolved from strict, quiet, hush-hush rooms to more interactive spaces with flexible seating, readily-available edtech tools, and educators on hand to help with research, critical resource evaluation, makerspaces. Translation technologies can be included for students and parents whose native language is not English.

Schools 246

Schools Languages Language Reading 246

Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2021

Through research and evaluation, psychologists in the 1970s and ’80s sought to develop a new framework to stop over-identifying students as disabled. Serve the needs of students who required more instruction to succeed but did not necessarily display a learning disability. The results were monitored for student growth.

Special Education 168

Special Education Disabilities Education Schools 168

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? How can we best support students during this time and will evaluations for the SAT still be taking place? Stay safe, sane and sanitary, everyone.

Schools 167

Schools Disabilities Exams Distance Learning 167

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. How much do language models copy from their training data?

Academic Integrity 137

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 137

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 10, 2019

I received this thoughtful article from Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Rohan, chockablock filled of information on how to evaluate a typing program for your students and which of the many meet the grade: Touch Typing software in the American market provides you with a huge amount of choice. Ability to create, import and share own lessons.

Schools 103

Schools Learning Disabilities Evaluation Disabilities 103

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. How much do language models copy from their training data?

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

The launch of the artificial intelligence (AI) large language model ChatGPT was met with both enthusiasm (“Wow! Or, an English language learner who relies on an app to translate words as they write essays. Learning about AI means providing students with the opportunity to critically interrogate AI technologies.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Syllabus 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

The launch of the artificial intelligence (AI) large language model ChatGPT was met with both enthusiasm (“Wow! Or, an English language learner who relies on an app to translate words as they write essays. Learning about AI means providing students with the opportunity to critically interrogate AI technologies.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Syllabus 98

EAB

AUGUST 25, 2023

How to effectively manage people: Faculty, staff, and school leadership Independent school leaders are responsible for a host of management duties, including faculty recruitment, professional development, performance evaluations, and determining compensation, so it’s no surprise that people management was our most requested topic.

Schools 52

Schools Learning Disabilities Evaluation Questions 52

EAB

APRIL 25, 2023

Failing to address your audience: Using overly academic language, or failing to depict adult students on your website, can leave prospects feeling like your programs aren’t designed with them in mind. As you evaluate your website, here are a few questions to consider: Is the program start date(s) listed?

Instructors 52

Instructors Learning Disabilities Disabilities Evaluation 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

How is learning progress tracked in an online K12 school? Enjoyment and engagement are crucial for sustained learning. How do online schools support students with special learning needs (e.g., ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning disabilities)?

Quizzes 52

Quizzes Gamification Schools Learning 52

Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2024

But the school districts that are reaching out to Olvera for help need an even rarer creature — bilingual school psychologists who can evaluate Spanish-speaking children for special education needs. Beyond that, it’s inherently high stakes to determine whether a child needs special education services or more language support.

English 181

English Languages Language Disabilities 181