article thumbnail

Differentiation vs. Tracking

Catlin Tucker

Differentiated instruction involves assessing individual students to determine where they are in terms of content knowledge or skill level, then using a variety of strategies to effectively create curriculum that is, in effect, individualized. This delicate balance is what many argue separates the best teachers from the herd.

article thumbnail

Understanding dyslexia: Why early diagnosis and intervention matterĀ 

eSchool News

Eventually, I felt I had no choice but to finally take my son for a thorough evaluation that revealed not only ADHD but also dyslexia and dysgraphia, a writing-related learning disability. But without teacher knowledge, proper screening, and early intervention, these kids can struggle with reading well into adulthood.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Steps Toward Creating a More Accessible and Inclusive College Classroom

Faculty Focus

Avoid negative descriptions of disability (ex: suffers from a condition, confined/bound to a wheelchair). Assume that students are capable and possess knowledge and skills. Support colleagues with disabilities. Refer to people how they refer to themselves. Realize that impact matters, regardless of intention.

article thumbnail

AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs

eSchool News

13 Positive effects only show in narrow areas such as alphabetic knowledge in younger students. 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.

article thumbnail

Principals: The lessons we learned in 2016

eSchool News

Check back tomorrow for Lessons Learned by Educators. They are constantly expanding their knowledge, refining their skills, and looking for creative ways to help kids learn. Click here for yesterday’s article from Superintendents.]. The best educational leaders are lifelong learners.

article thumbnail

Think Through Math adds geometry to interactive math system

eSchool News

To further insure sustainable learning gains, TTM Geometry includes a wide variety of interactive item types; ensuring students are well prepared for the more sophisticated test items being used on state-level assessments. ā€œAs TTM lessons and on-line tutoring are both available in both English and Spanish.

Math 207
article thumbnail

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Ask a Tech Teacher

Let’s discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the education sector: Transforming Education Through Artificial Intelligence: AI is helping in personalizing education, optimizing processes, enhancing knowledge, and improving speed. The main principles of AI tools are aimed at learning, self-correction, and reasoning.