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
I am passionate about two things…working with students with learning disabilities and working with technology. In my 18 years of teaching there has been a lot of beliefs, methods, and pedagogy related to the use of technology to support and enhance learning, especially with students with learning differences. There has been the struggle of compensation… Continue reading Its not knowing the information, its accessing it
When the world says, “Give up,” Hope whispers, “Try it one more time.” ~Author Unknown When you work with a population of students who struggle with learning, the word perseverance is often part of the back channels of conversation….Where did it go? Can we foster it? How do we build it? This really happens with… Continue reading Rekindle Perseverance
Hopefully you have read Part 1, and gathered I am rather open to online and blended learning, but I do wonder how it can truly fit in addressing the skill-based learning educators provide students in our school. Rather funny opportunities have fallen into place this year, I am privileged to be participating in coursework towards… Continue reading Online and Blended Education Part 2–the LD dilemma
Yes it is a funny title I know, for who would want to struggle with learning. But I did struggle. I had difficulties with writing and comprehension so while my early elementary years were fine, it was those later academic years that proved difficult. My parents got me extra help, they got me tutors, and… Continue reading I want to be #dyslexic
2009, San Francisco, TRLD Conference (Technology, Reading and Learning Disabilities) When I was given the chance to attend this conference (sadly the last year of it) I was so excited. I felt I was be given an opportunity to really start to develop the role of technology to support the learning of LD/Dyslexic students. What… Continue reading #DyslexiaTech is Accessible Tech
My students are amazing learners. Seeing the growth they make each day brings a smile to my face. They have struggled and yet have found the perseverance within themselves to tackle the challenges their learning disabilities bring to the table. For some time I have been building ways to bring technology into my building. Some… Continue reading iPad as #dyslexiatech
One of my favorite cheers done by our cheerleaders @EHSSouthport is “Fire it Up!” It’s catchy, it’s fun, and it’s my current motto. I am fired up for the mission to bring dyslexia to the forefront of conversation, to get all students the learning opportunities and tools they need, and how as a teacher and technology coordinator,… Continue reading A Movement in motion~Dyslexia
I love October. It is a month of many of my favorites…Connected Educator Month…Dyslexia Awareness Month….Breast Cancer Awareness Month…oh and my birthday falls at the end of the month, but with a snowstorm and hurricane over the last two years during that, I will ignore that fun. I love being a Connected Educator and a… Continue reading Connected Educators…what about Connected Students?
Prologue: I have to thank Ben Foss (@benfoss) and Ben Powers (@bnpowers) for the musings that transpire in this post, with a shout out to Jamie Martin (@ATKSMan) for being an wealth of information. I have two passions in what I do, working with kids with learning disabilities/dyslexia and technology. It was only in… Continue reading Square Peg in a Round Hole
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Sharon LePage Plante, Chief Technology Integrator @ The Southport School, Co-Author Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities
Sharon LePage Plante, Chief Technology Integrator @ The Southport School, Co-Author Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities
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Sharon LePage Plante, Chief Technology Integrator @ The Southport School, Co-Author Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities
Sharon LePage Plante, Chief Technology Integrator @ The Southport School, Co-Author Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities
Sharon LePage Plante, Chief Technology Integrator @ The Southport School, Co-Author Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities
Sharon LePage Plante, Chief Technology Integrator @ The Southport School, Co-Author Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities
Sharon LePage Plante, Chief Technology Integrator @ The Southport School, Co-Author Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities
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