As many of us have already gone into school closures for an undefined amount of time, there are so many things to consider when it comes to supporting learners. My school is a school just for students with language based learning disabilities, and we know two things, we need to keep these kids engaged and… Continue reading Supporting LD students with long term school closures
Grammarly and Ginger have long been battling for the grammar checking space. You can find many posts comparing the two, pros cons and costs. Both tools have free and paid levels, each offering their own special flair to the grammar world. I have used both as Chrome extensions, and do agree, they both hold a… Continue reading Grammarly vs Ginger in the iOS world
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
Currently attending a conference on Social Media in Schools; However, it should be called, Where there is a door and a window, kids will find another way out. It is no debate that from generation to generation, kids are more tech savy than their parents. I, who first learned my love of tech from my… Continue reading Kids will find the way
“It’s easy to come up with new ideas; the hard part is letting go of what worked for you two years ago, but will soon be out of date.” — Roger von Oech The First Try A couple weeks ago, my Director of Ed and I did a mini flip (previously posted about the mini… Continue reading Flipping or Flattening the Staff Meeting
Originally posted on CAIS Commission on Professional Development:
Earlier this year had to complete an assignment for my graduate class that proposed an action plan related to impacting student achievement. I outlined the implementation of technology curriculum directly into the academic classrooms of our skill-based program from students with learning disabilities. This plan laid out…
Originally posted on My Island View:
For years I served on the board of directors of The New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education, a group known to most as NYSCATE. One thing that I always had a problem with while working with NYSCATE was the name of that group. The name…
My husband and I love games. It is a fun way to hang in on a Saturday night and they are one of our favorite parts of going camping. This year being so busy we haven’t had much time to drag out our Monopoly or Scrabble Board. Who needs a Scrabble game anymore when you… Continue reading The rules of game playing
Connecting Science and Education
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
Tech ed from Teacher-authors
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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