eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2015

“The philosophy and principles of a UDL framework are similar to UD and are meant to provide pedagogical strategies for instructors to maximize learning opportunities for diverse groups of students including those with physical and/or learning disabilities.”. Knowing Where to Start.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2021

Programs & Resources include the Processing Program Combo , a program to help children who have difficulty processing language structures and concepts, and Making Good Social Choices Skill Strips – double-sided illustrated cards to help students learn social skills. It was founded in 1986 by Sharon and Thomas Webber.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

This can help motivate learners to complete assignments, better focus on tasks and avoid procrastinating. Audiobooks are useful tools for students with learning disabilities, beginning readers, and students for whom English is a second language. . . Experiential Learning Helps Students Retain Content. by Brian Potash.

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Teach Hub

MAY 9, 2024

Poor grades often signal an underlying issue that may go beyond the student’s understanding of the material, such as an external stressor or lack of motivation. It can also signal something more like a learning disability. It can also influence their motivation and self-confidence.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2023

A familiar face known by students and staff, Brooks said the impact she makes on young people keeps her motivated year after year. Her reach extends far beyond the classroom, going out of her way to answer texts from students after hours and weekends, ensuring she is a continuous source of support. SESI is accredited by Cognia.

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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. They also addressed audience questions about how to get faculty motivated to adjust their courses to improve accessibility.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Taking the perspectives of others and recognizing multiple possibilities for other people’s motivations might be tough. How could issues with cognitive flexibility create challenges for students as you work on digital citizenship? So will recognizing causes and effects and predicting a range of possible consequences.

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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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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2018

Put your students in the driver’s seat: When students drive learning, they can do much more than we may realize. That’s the premise of the Flex Program being piloted by Susannah Johnson in Honolulu, Hawaii, which seeks to leverage the intrinsic motivation of students to build the necessary skills for success in school and beyond.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2024

15 The largest category is learning disabilities, mainly dyslexia. 16 Reading difficulties also occur across other disabilities such as autism and ADHD. This improvement in brain efficiency often affects the whole person, in terms of learning behaviors, attitude and motivation. Learning Disabilities, 27 (2), 1-11.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Using Wakelet, school librarians can work with librarians in their district–or even across the state or country–to draw attention to important resources in the library, offer research tips, and motivate students. As instructional designers, librarians collaborate with teachers to develop learning materials to reach students best.

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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2017

There were complications in my birth, and so they've kind of always known, but it wasn't formally a learning disability until about 4th or 5th grade. So, I think having these learning disabilities has played a tremendous part in my experiences. Middle school and elementary school were extremely challenging for me.

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Edsurge

MAY 7, 2019

We're talking about children with specific learning disabilities and diverse learners, ethnic and racial minorities, children who are serviced in therapeutic settings, alternative environments, correctional facilities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2019

I have no boss (except perhaps, my students and their parents): Unlike a regular job (where you are constantly under pressure of higher management), online tutoring is a job for those who are self-motivated. It’s like having your own business. Only the progress of your student matters in the end.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability. iii] [iv] ; furthermore, 19% of US undergraduate students reported having a disability, and of these, 35% reported a learning disability [v] for 2016 (the most current data we could find). For instance, in 2019, 6.2%

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability. iii] [iv] ; furthermore, 19% of US undergraduate students reported having a disability, and of these, 35% reported a learning disability [v] for 2016 (the most current data we could find). For instance, in 2019, 6.2%

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Personalized learning: video lessons, suitable games, activities. Smart goals that will adapt to learning speed and needs. Specialized versions to support people with learning disabilities. It utilizes a variety of games to motivate and inspire students. Tracking of progress, typing speed, time and accuracy.

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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.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

But while the logistics of this new model are increasingly familiar, one question continues to surface: How do we keep children engaged, motivated, and joyful in a virtual learning environment? This chemical response, often driven by dopamine, strengthens memory and increases a student’s motivation to continue learning.

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Teach Your Kids

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

The attachment you share with your child (or your student, friend’s child, niece or grandchild) can have a bigger impact on their inspiration to learn, confidence and self-motivation than almost anything else. And it’s quite amazing what a tune-up on that relationship can do if motivating is lacking.

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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.

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Lab to Class

JANUARY 3, 2024

This will help give you a clear measure to see progress and keep you motivated. ” Journal of Learning Disabilities, vol. There’s never been so much support and materials so readily available. Focus on helping students slowly reach milestones and check them off one by one.   Want more like this? 6, 1991, pp.

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