Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2024

In my classroom, it’s the most-asked question from parents, concerns like: When do students start? Why learn keyboarding? How do I know what questions parents are interested in about keyboarding? So I enthusiastically answered every question the producer had with my thoughts from thirty years of teaching.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2022

I’m a special education teacher serving students in a self-contained class, and all of my students have moderate to severe learning disabilities including ADHD, intellectual disabilities, emotional disabilities, specific learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. John’s sharp intellect was apparent.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Over the past weeks, readers have asked us many questions about the impact of the coronavirus on education in many different areas, from admissions to advice for young children, from salaries to student privacy and whether school closures actually work. Tony Wan (March 16, 2020) General Questions Should schools close?

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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2017

It’s kind of like one of those questions like ‘Why is the sky blue?’ He’ll design short quizzes to test each concept, and make a menu of choices for students to turn to when the results show they need to learn more. The question she asks is: “Could we refine it to make it more customized for a particular student?” she asks. “We

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

The software will automatically use your recording to make notes, flashcards and quiz questions,” she says in the promotional video. On a positive note, such tools could greatly assist students with learning disabilities. She describes opening up the company’s tool on her laptop during class and clicking a record button.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2019

This question comes up each summer as teachers strive to create the best learning environment possible. Learning disabilities, academic performance, and vision problems could necessitate students being placed in the front of the classroom to ensure better learning and higher engagement.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

820 and you know the the districts that you’ve been talking to and the superintendents of the leadership, what do their conversations sound like when it comes to AI and and personalized learning? And so to me, the question. Talk a little bit about the work within your context. That is, how do we yes, personalize and use AI?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Ask questions that allow for multiple possible responses. Before you ask questions, let the class or group know that no one should raise a hand right away. Ask students to rephrase key ideas to you or to a peer. Be sure to plan for multiple opportunities for students to practice each skill. instead of “Who knows the answer?”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Tract makes this process intuitive, easy, and satisfying: “The engagement levels are so high, even amongst some of my most challenging students and those who have learning disabilities…we are now going to be doing Tract Tuesday – our version of 20% Time, where their program can be dedicated to Tract for half of the day.”

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2018

As it turned out, Kevin was mostly non-verbal with emotional and learning disabilities. He only shrugged or ignored me when asked questions and refused to do his work. I began to wonder how he was going to manage when learning centers started. What did you learn about the content or yourself at that center?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Esther considered the question, sitting in a small room with Ms. Odette, the interpreter who was working with her to complete her learning profile—a tool that helped us learn about new students and tailor instruction to meet their needs. “What do you want your teacher to know about you?”

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Personalized learning doesn’t seem that far off—but meeting the needs of every student in an inclusion class when some have IEPs and some do not can get hairy. I’d like to see special education take a front seat in conversations about personalized learning. Does personalized learning mean every student gets an IEP?

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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

APRIL 20, 2021

The question was, how? Serve the needs of students who required more instruction to succeed but did not necessarily display a learning disability. My investigation led me to one simple conclusion: The lack of a coherent system failed him. Our system, that we governed as administrators, failed him. We had to do better.

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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. I'm going to ask you one more big question. Guess what? Take a dress.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2018

Amanda Lotz knows all too well how difficult it can be to engage middle school students in life sciences, especially those with emotional disorders, behavioral issues, or learning disabilities. Given the chance to be directly responsible for their own learning, however, her students displayed an inspiring will to achieve. “It

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The headband raises questions from neuroscientists and psychologists, who say little evidence exists to support what device-and-dashboard combination aims to do. It also raises legal questions, like what BrainCo will do with students’ biometric data. BrainCo has some big ideas. Was it ever actually reading the brainwaves at all?”

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2019

You can pose a question for a future column here. I have a question regarding how you and others approach accommodations for those who are reluctant, resistant, or defiant to going through official channels at the university. There’s still a great deal of stigma around disabilities—learning-related, or otherwise.

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The Applicious Teacher

MAY 25, 2025

This is the “multi-sensory” part of the program that makes it work so well for students with learning disabilities like Dyslexia. This is great and is part of why the program works so well for students with learning disabilities: that daily reminder is why this program is considered systematic.

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Edsurge

MAY 7, 2019

In our case, and in our work at the center, we focus on also thinking about the social-emotional learning of the adults in the room and the educators as the co-constructors of knowledge in that environment. Alongside that discourse is also the conversation of how to adequately assess social-emotional learning.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2019

While we know all learning is brain-based, we also know that all teaching does not result in learning. Our research question was, Is teaching with arts integration the same as or better than traditional instruction? You can learn the way your teacher teaches you. That's a really interesting question.

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Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2019

The incident has raised questions about the fairness and validity of the admissions process as a whole, and specifically about whether the SAT is as secure as it should be. When I came to College Board six years ago, we talked to a lot of groups representing students with learning disabilities.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Avoid negative descriptions of disability (ex: suffers from a condition, confined/bound to a wheelchair). Be open and welcome student questions. Provide multiple sources and access points for assignment requirements and expectations (written descriptions, presentations, instructional videos, examples, rubrics).

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

I've worked with students who have autism, behavioral challenges, learning disabilities and more — and every time a student is in crisis, I'm by their side. We were told: “You will be working with students with many needs, any questions just ask the classroom teacher.”

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2023

That is such a good question. No one noticed that I had a learning disability. Because of my parents' challenges in life, we moved a lot. I went to a different school, like, every single year. Later, I found out I actually had dyslexia.

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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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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

And I know that is a very broad question, but I’m looking forward to your insight on this one. Antoinette Banks It’s very broad question. Process that is definitely hard to navigate because the questions are #1 why be OK. Hugely an emotive. Have you and we have your families?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Holzweiss said she avoids outdated book report questions and formats. According to an article in the academic journal American Society for Information Science and Technology , improved technological instruction on assignments through librarian intervention can help students with learning disabilities and barriers.

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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. GenAI Disclosure : The author used Gemini and ChatGPT 3.5

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

In addition, students with learning disabilities are more than twice as likely to be suspended (13 percent) compared with students without disabilities (6 percent). Data collected by the U.S. Department of Education shows black students are suspended nearly three times (16 percent) the rate of white students (5 percent).

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EAB

AUGUST 25, 2023

Blogs The five topics independent school leaders were most curious about in the past year Each year, EAB’s Dedicated Advisors pass scores of questions from independent school leaders to our AskEAB team. Now, we’re sharing the five topics that were top of mind for independent school leaders over the past year (July 2022 through June 2023).

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

AI also plays a role in the early identification of learning disabilities and special needs. The collection and analysis of extensive student data by AI systems raise questions about how that information is used, stored, and protected. Teachers also express concerns about data privacy and ethical considerations.

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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. GenAI Disclosure : The author used Gemini and ChatGPT 3.5

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 21, 2025

PurposeBuilt Digital Pedagogy The best online schools begin with a simple question: What does learning look like when its born online? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. K12 Schools offer personalized, high-quality online K12 education designed for students of all learning styles. What makes K12 Schools stand out?

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

For many families, this shift to K12 online learning has been both empowering and challenging. 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? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): 1.

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EAB

APRIL 25, 2023

As you evaluate your website, here are a few questions to consider: Is the program start date(s) listed? 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.

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Lab to Class

JANUARY 3, 2024

While it might not seem that big of a deal to send a quick email each day, it is important to remember that one email regularly turns into two, or three, or several dozen as parents ask clarifying questions. ” Journal of Learning Disabilities, vol. Nonlinear Dynamics, 95(3), pp.1923-1939. Slavin, Robert E., 6, 1991, pp.

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