by Oran Tkatchov | Jan 11, 2021 | Behavior, comprehension, instruction, learning, Strategies, UDL
At the highest level of the human capacity to act skillfully are the so-called “executive functions.” Of critical importance to educators is the fact that executive functions have very limited capacity due to working memory. This guideline provides ways to address...
by Oran Tkatchov | Jan 8, 2021 | ASL, assistive technology, captioned video, Deaf, distance learning, history, instruction, learning, teaching
With the annual observance of Presidents Day, parents and teachers have a unique opportunity to capture their students’ interests in a profession that evokes almost universal fascination: The Presidency of the United States. The DCMP has a wide assortment of...
by Oran Tkatchov | Jan 6, 2021 | ASL, Deaf, distance learning, language, learning, Literacy, Reading, teaching
Young children who are developing language skills will love these ASL story time videos from Rochester School for the Deaf. The videos present many popular children’s books in American Sign Language, including “I Stink”, “Baby’s Very...
by Oran Tkatchov | Nov 19, 2020 | assistive technology, computers, distance learning, edtech, instruction, learning, Strategies, Teach and Enrich
Middle school teacher Kathleen Palmieri builds on her usage of the Jamboard application technology in her socially distanced 5th grade classroom. She uses it for telling stories, Math and other subjects easily as it blends seamlessly with her Google Classroom program....
by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 29, 2020 | assessment, disabilties, instruction, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, Itinerant Teacher, language, learning, pararpros, special education, Standards, Strategies, Teacher Leaders, teaching
This module explores the importance of scaffolding and modeling for students as they learn new skills and strategies (est. completion time: 1 hour). Click here to access this resource.
by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 29, 2020 | Behavior, Classroom Management, collaboration, disabilties, distance learning, EEI, instruction, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, Itinerant Teacher, learning, OT/PT, pararpros, Strategies
This recorded webinar is full of interactive ideas that will hold student’s attention in order to increase engagement and participation. The presenters highlight the favorite activities from SLPs, OTs, and PTs currently providing virtual therapies and invite...