Assistive Technology Myths

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Martin (2022) discusses five myths about students with dyslexia using assistive technology. This is an overview of the key points made in his article. Myth 1: Using assistive technology is cheating Dyslexia is a disability. Like any other disability we should … Continued

The Power of Stories

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As Willingham (2022) notes, the human mind is predisposed to remember stories. Stories by definition show relationships between different objects, events and/or characters. Research shows that we find stories intrinsically more interesting than other formats. In addition, stories are easier … Continued

Adapting Commercial Games

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Often when students are struggling to master a particular concept, multiple opportunities to practise the concept are required. However, here is the problem. Firstly, how do we keep students engaged so they will continue to practise? Secondly, how do we … Continued