Navigating Digital Distractions
Posted April 24, 2023
In today’s digital age, children are growing up surrounded by digital devices and screens. While technology can be a powerful tool for...
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Project-Based Learning, Ed Tech, and EF
Posted October 10, 2022
From ed tech and project-based learning to fab labs and makerspaces, innovation in education and technology is the way of the future. The time has...
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EF in High School: Finding a Calendar System That Works
Posted September 29, 2021
Organization and planning are key aspects of executive function. Here are some tips and tools to help your high school students get — and stay —...
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3 Zoom Features that Promote Executive Function
Posted March 31, 2020
Are you using Zoom to video conference with your students? Here are 3 ways you can address best practices for executive function strategies to...
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Assistive Learning Tools for Students with ADHD
Posted November 21, 2019
Assistive learning apps and technology are terrific tools for helping students with ADHD manage their academic tasks. (I adore assistive...
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Microsoft Word Now Reads Text Aloud to Help People with Dyslexia
Posted February 13, 2018
Technology is constantly creating new tools for students with learning differences. Microsoft Word’s most recent version now contains Read...
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Games and Apps for Kids with Slow Processing Speed
Posted January 2, 2018
Students with slow processing speed often struggle with many academic and day-to-day tasks. How can we help them? What strategies exist? We have...
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The Neuroscience Revolution and Learning Differences
Posted February 21, 2017
It seems everywhere you look that research being done by neuroscientists is revolutionizing our understanding of how our brains help, or hurt, our...
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ILD Student Named Read Naturally’s Star!
Posted June 23, 2016
I wanted to share some exciting news from our sister organization ILD (Institute for Learning and Development). Katie, a student who receives...
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Best Educational YouTube Channels – That Are Actually Entertaining!
Posted June 14, 2016
Videos are inherently arresting and engaging, making them an invaluable educational tool. Once you have captured your audience’s attention...
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Homework and the Fear of Failure
Posted June 2, 2016
I find it interesting that one of the best takes on a fundamental flaw in homework can be found on a video game YouTube channel. However, when you...
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Podcasts in the Classroom – How to Encourage Students to Read More
Posted April 14, 2016
For years, we’ve known that listening to audiobooks can be a great alternate learning method for students who struggle with reading, whether...
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