Videos

Hesse shares his skepticism about computer scoring and how it might compromise students’ authentic writing.

Beth Poss explains how technology allows students to create authentic products for large audiences.

Lisa Guernsey discusses programs that use technology to support parents in engaging in meaningful conversations with their children.

Universal Design for Learning is the idea of having multiple and flexible means of conveying information, expressing understanding, and engaging in learning; in essence, UDL provides choice.

Dr. Nicole Caldwell discusses why using video modeling can be helpful for distance learning for students with autism and offers some tips about how to create videos to teach your students new skills and behaviors via distance learning using this evidence-based strategy.

In a UDL classroom, students who require assistive technology look no different than students choosing tools that best fit their learning needs.

Texting and “text speak” can be used to help build foundational reading skills such as word recognition and phonological awareness. 

Lisa Guernsey explains who decides to label an app as educational.

Mack, Moxy and Trooper Charlie, a boy living with autism, land high atop a colorful tree and see a Little Bird building his nest nearby. Confused as to why their new friend won’t look at or talk to them, Trooper Charlie recognizes that Little Bird also has autism. Once they all celebrate the joys of being true to yourself, Little Bird’s unique talents help them find their way to the Great Helpee! 

Dr. Rebecca Silverman talks about how to strengthen children’s vocabulary skills through conversation, the rich language in books, and quality educational television.