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Catholic schools turn to blended learning as a way to address students’ individual needs

The Hechinger Report

SEATTLE — After years of declining enrollment, a growing number of Catholic schools nationwide are placing their faith in blended learning, a teaching approach in which computers share the instructional load with teachers, and one that appeals to many parents disillusioned with traditional schools.

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Explicit Instruction Best Practices for Teaching Math to Unique Learners

N2Y

The Panel published its findings in a formal report in 2008. It includes a thorough review of the literature on effective math teaching practices, including strategies specifically targeted at students with learning disabilities or students identified as “at risk.” How do children learn math? So, what actually works?

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Why Failure Is Good for Learning, and How It Applies to Your Struggling Students

Waterford

As it turns out, mistakes are integral to the learning process. Students, however, don’t always understand the full learning potential of their mistakes.[5] But if we can help students redefine what a mistake is, we can teach them a valuable lesson about improvement and learning. What’s the key to learning from mistakes?

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AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs

eSchool News

Key points: About two-thirds of American students fail to meet reading standards every year when tested in 4 th , 8 th , and 12 th grades. Teachers have to interpret screening results manually, one student at a time, to differentiate instruction. 15 The largest category is learning disabilities, mainly dyslexia.

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9 Key Classroom Management Skills Backed up with Research

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

By setting clear expectations and routines, teachers can create a stable learning environment where students know what to expect (Simonsen et al., Clarity in instruction allows students to follow along without confusion, while effective methodologies engage them in learning.

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What Is Universal Design for Learning ?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) draws its inspiration from the broader concept of Universal Design (UD), initially pioneered in architecture. As Higbee and Goff (2008) suggest, UD emphasizes accommodating the needs of a diverse user base in the creation of spaces, products, or programs. What is Universal Design for Learning ?

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