Making sure that environmental literacy is emphasized in the classroom is the only way to ensure that the next generation understands the importance of protecting the earth and how to go about doing it. There’s many ways to teach environmental literacy using technology, projects and books and still keep the fun in the classroom.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-06-27 04:00
Parents will want to tune in to watch a new video online. The video includes a discussion with a young person with dyslexia. He will give his take on the experience that it has imparted. The young advocate has his own take on how dyslexia could affect the lives of many.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-06-27 03:00
Dyslexia is a medical condition that is affecting 10% of the population of the United Kingdom. Dyslexia is a learning condition that affects the way a person learns. This condition is responsible for visual impairs in reading and spelling. People that suffer from dyslexia may often exhibit other signs in learning difficulties, such as, attention disorders as people come to understand...
more Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-06-26 18:00
Mirror neurons are found in humans and primates, and are activated when we see someone else do something, and we have the urge to mirror it. Mirror neurons are related to empathic and social interactions. Imitation is a key part of the learning process, so mirror neurons are extremely important in learning.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-06-26 05:00
Homeschooling parents can often struggle with creating effective assessments for their children. Learn how to create an effective assessment that covers multiple areas of learning and development for your dyslexic child with this guide. Though assessing progress can seem tough, you are the best equipped to gauge your child’s progress and engagement and adjust curricula based on their...
more Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-06-26 03:00
Dyslexia can be hard to cope with sometimes, which is why it is so fortunate that there are many support groups open and easily accessible to the public. Support groups are great tools to help someone talk about their problems, ask questions about different ways to make dealing with difficulties easier, and a great way to make friends.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-06-25 04:00
Pennie Aston, the Director of Gro0ops on Dyslexia, speaks about dyslexic identity and dyslexic well-being. As a dyslexic herself, Pennie explains that the condition of dyslexia shapes a person’s identity, because of how they view the world and how others in the world view them. Thus, the topic of identity is very important.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-06-24 16:00
Shayne Lynch, a member of the band Boyzone speaks about his personal struggles with the challenges created by his dyslexia. In the video, he fully admits that he does not know how to read or write, which has prevented him from engaging with fans on social medial platforms, such as Twitter or Facebook.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-06-24 04:00
Twelve-Year-Old Jasmine shares her story about the struggles she had with dyslexia and how it has shaped her personally. She explains that learning how to read was an incredibly foreign experience for her, because none of the information made sense to her. As a consequence, she felt isolated in the classroom.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-06-23 04:00
Mrs. Webber provides a detailed instructional video on how to use the Franklin Speller. The device possesses a multitude of functions that aid struggling readers with tools to work through difficult reading without having to give up on the task. With this device, a struggling reader can gain more independence.