Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2022

But he was reading and writing at a kindergarten level, according to diagnostic tests. John, whose name has been changed, is dyslexic and had been struggling with reading and writing for years. John spoke into the microphone on his computer, the tool captured his words into writing and he edited his thoughts after.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. Thankfully, the International Dyslexia Association sponsors an annual Dyslexia Awareness Month in October aimed to expand comprehension of this little-understood language-based learning condition. .

Learning Disabilities 167

Learning Disabilities Disabilities Assistive Technology Language 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. Thankfully, the International Dyslexia Association sponsors an annual Dyslexia Awareness Month in October aimed to expand comprehension of this little-understood language-based learning condition. .

Learning Disabilities 167

Learning Disabilities Disabilities Assistive Technology Reading 167

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

It’s a game-changing shift,” says Marc Watkins, a lecturer of writing and rhetoric at the University of Mississippi and director of the university’s AI Summer Institute for Teachers of Writing. On a positive note, such tools could greatly assist students with learning disabilities.

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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? during lessons, and offer students a variety of ways to complete assignments rather than requiring everyone to write a paper or take a timed exam.

Schools 174

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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. Write your own GenAI policy to include in your syllabus.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. Thankfully, the International Dyslexia Association sponsors an annual Dyslexia Awareness Month in October aimed to expand comprehension of this little-understood language-based learning condition. .

Learning Disabilities 124

Learning Disabilities Disabilities Assistive Technology Reading 124

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

For example, design a lesson for a fifth grade boy with a reading learning disability who is interested in sports. But if you have really good policies, they will stand the test of time independent of the event and event or technology. Should stand this test. Now you get. He’s interested in sports. What is cheating.

Learning 252

Learning Disabilities Learning Disabilities Testing 252

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. Thankfully, the International Dyslexia Association sponsors an annual Dyslexia Awareness Month in October aimed to expand comprehension of this little-understood language-based learning condition. .

Learning Disabilities 114

Learning Disabilities Disabilities Assistive Technology Reading 114

eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2024

Key points: About two-thirds of American students fail to meet reading standards every year when tested in 4 th , 8 th , and 12 th grades. 1 Within this larger pool, a core group is considered to have a reading disability or dyslexia. Worse, some screeners do not even test students’ skills. 20k+ per year).

Disabilities 130

Disabilities Learning Disabilities Evaluation Special Education 130

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Attendance struggles, a difficult family situation, a learning disability, a set of behavioral challenges, becoming a parent—any one of these obstacles could set a student back, and each one warrants its own unique set of instructional approaches. The app has eliminated the grunt work of manually differentiating texts.

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Special Education Disabilities Education Learning 146

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

And universal assessments that test multilingual students in English can provide inaccurate information that teachers use to guide their practice or can wrongly indicate learning disabilities. territories, including Tennessee, and hundreds of schools across the globe.

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English Language Languages Teachers 201

Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2019

This process can be long and hard-fought and requires students go through psychological and academic testing. Sadie’s counselor shared context about her living situation and the Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC) explained her cognitive assessment scores relative to her abilities.

Disabilities 166

Disabilities Schools Learning Disabilities English 166

Edsurge

MAY 10, 2019

At the time, our state test was based upon performance assessment, and learning the thinking skills framework. So we were just testing memory [after] 10 weeks out, which is similar to the summer slide. You can learn the way your teacher teaches you. So many more people are writing books and articles.

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Art Learning Beliefs Achievement 167

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2019

However, students who ask for extra time on tests/projects, high levels (30%+) of extra credit, or to make up work weeks or months later, without having responded to any communications or requests for updates/accommodation needs… and still do not go to the Office of Accessibility… am I being a hard ass? They probably want to do well.

Disabilities 129

Disabilities Students Assignments Syllabus 129

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

This tool can write as well as humans”) and fear (“Wow…this tool can write as well as humans”). Politicians are using ChatGPT to write bills (e.g., “ AI wrote a bill to regulate AI. Or, an English language learner who relies on an app to translate words as they write essays. Ted Lieu wants Congress to pass it ”).

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Syllabus 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

This tool can write as well as humans”) and fear (“Wow…this tool can write as well as humans”). Politicians are using ChatGPT to write bills (e.g., “ AI wrote a bill to regulate AI. Or, an English language learner who relies on an app to translate words as they write essays. Ted Lieu wants Congress to pass it ”).

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Syllabus 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Every time teachers think it’s been replaced by finger swiping or audio, it comes back full-steam as the obvious solution to coding or collaborative writing. Personalized learning: video lessons, suitable games, activities. Smart goals that will adapt to learning speed and needs. Accessibility, help section and support.

Schools 98

Schools Learning Disabilities Evaluation Disabilities 98

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Integrate Personal Interests into Lessons Tying academic concepts to your childs existing interests can deepen understanding and make learning in online schooling classes more relevant. Use Narrative Techniques Storytelling is one of the most powerful learning tools. Enjoyment and engagement are crucial for sustained learning.

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Quizzes Gamification Learning Schools 52

EAB

AUGUST 25, 2023

Learning differences : Our AskEAB researchers also received requests for information on supporting students with learning disabilities or neurodivergence more generally. Additionally, according to EAB research on equitable grading policies for school districts, test-optional admissions place a higher premium on student grades.

Schools 52

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Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2024

While school psychologists have standard tests they can use to determine if a child needs special education services, Olvera says there’s a lot more to the process than one assessment. They need to know how language affects learning — or how trauma does, if the child is a refugee. “Not What Makes The Job Different?

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English Language Languages Disabilities 190

Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2024

But by the time her daughter entered third grade, academic warning signs started to flash: A new teacher suggested that she was struggling with reading, writing and math, Jochim says. The school had weekly spelling word lists, with regular homework and tests. The school encouraged the family to seek an evaluation.

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