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What teachers could learn from my mother about technology

A topic regularly discussed on Twitter is how to bring teachers, new to and uncomfortable with technology, to the table to support them with the rapid infusion of tech in education.  Anything new takes time and can seem daunting, but we expect our students to do this on a daily basis.  So why does the… Continue reading What teachers could learn from my mother about technology

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Dyslexia: The Hidden Disability

Dyslexia is often referred to as the hidden disability. (I use the term dyslexia to include all forms of language based learning disabilities) Mobility, vision, hearing and other disabilities are often more obvious to the world, especially in the world of education.  Accommodations for these children are imperative to their functioning in the classroom and… Continue reading Dyslexia: The Hidden Disability