Stickity for Schools
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UDL for Remote Classrooms
My latest post for the NEO blog is, Applying Universal Design for Learning in Remote Classrooms. I know that many educators are still concerned about what the beginning of the new school year will bring, but this article will give you many helpful tools regardless of your upcoming situation. Universal Design for Learning is all … Read more
Support for Diverse Readers and Speakers
There are many tools out there for students who struggle with reading. There were several I gathered at TCEA 2019 this year, and I have been meaning to share a curated list. Here is a quick rundown (a big thanks to Leslie Fisher, who demonstrated these in her multiple sessions): Immersive Reader – Microsoft offers … Read more
The Myth of Average
I was reading a book by Ken Robinson the other day that reminded me of this video. I knew I had posted the video on my blog at some point, but didn’t realize that it was three years ago. It definitely bears making an encore appearance. In this TEDx Talk by Todd Rose, you will hear … Read more
Two More Fabulous Ways to Use Aurasma for Education
As I mentioned in “Trends for Education in the 2013-2014 School Year,” augmented reality is going to be big in education. Really big. It has the potential to allow students to experience learning in so many different ways. For kids who do not learn best by reading or listening to lectures, augmented reality could definitely … Read more
Rows of Desks are SO Yesterday
Remember the post I did on adding a Genius Bar to your classroom? Well, I decided that I must do exactly that. So, I have been working on re-purposing an old bookshelf to become the countertop of my Genius Bar. Have I mentioned that I am not very good at DIY projects? First of all, … Read more