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Teacher Engagement Part I: Understanging Cognitive Engagement in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

A teacher’s cognitive engagement is the degree of attention to and investment in their work (Klassen, Yerdelen & Durksen, 2013). What skills, abilities, language proficiencies, interests, and/or learning preferences are present in a class? What accessibility features might make this space more user-friendly?

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ASHA 2013 Update- from a Techie Point of View!

SpeechTechie

ASHA 2013 in Chicago is in the books. In one segment, they presented a unit that might be encountered in an 8th grade Health class (I''ve seen it, though not as intense as in this example) in which students needed to engage in tasks such as documenting a nutrition diary. Or maybe I am just older and it is harder for me to get around!

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The Value of Digital Reading – From Beth Holland

EdTechTeacher

Over the past few months, in a number of different contexts, an interesting question has presented itself. However, a 2013 report indicates that eReaders are More Effective than Paper for Some with Dyslexia. However, a 2013 report indicates that eReaders are More Effective than Paper for Some with Dyslexia. sight words.

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April 22 Learning Revolution Mini-Conference: Emergency Remote Teaching & Learning: Survive, Thrive, & Plan for What Comes Next

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

In moving from classroom-based instruction to online instruction, the role of the faculty member changes from the content presenter to the facilitator of online learning. In 2013 Candy received the honor of being awarded Educator-of-the-Year at the Maryland Campus of Kaplan University. Monotone speakers. We can do better.

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Wednesday's "Emergency Remote Teaching & Learning" Mini-Conference - New Sessions Added

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

In moving from classroom-based instruction to online instruction, the role of the faculty member changes from the content presenter to the facilitator of online learning. In 2013 Candy received the honor of being awarded Educator-of-the-Year at the Maryland Campus of Kaplan University. Monotone speakers. We can do better.

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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. Our focus in this post is on Universal Design for Learning, popularly known by the acronym UDL. UD aims for inclusive access to architectural spaces for all users.

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Learning Revolution Free Events - The Conference - Next Up #Reinvent14 - Appreciative Inquiry and AERO

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Updates Partner Spotlight Partner Announcements Calendar of Events Deadlines Highlighted Recordings NMC Navigator Top Ten Conversations Final Notes Updates Last Week for "Reinventing the Classroom" Presentation Proposals. Your presentation will only be 2 minutes long with 2 images as your presentation. More information here.