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Contents contributed and discussions participated by Lilia Vargas

Lilia Vargas

Helping Children with Learning Disabilities: Tips for Parents - 0 views

  • All children need love, encouragement, and support, and for kids with learning disabilities, such positive reinforcement can help ensure that they emerge with a strong sense of self-worth, confidence, and the determination to keep going even when things are tough.
  • Is your child a visual learner? If your child is a visual learner, he or she: Learns best by seeing or reading Does well when material is presented and tested visually, not verbally Benefits from written notes, directions, diagrams, charts, maps, and pictures May love to draw, read, and write; is probably a good speller Is your child an auditory learner? If your child is an auditory learner, he or she: Learns best by listening Does well in lecture-based learning environments and on oral reports and tests Benefits from classroom discussions, spoken directions, study groups May love music, languages, and being on stage Is your child a kinesthetic learner? If your child is a kinesthetic learner, he or she: Learns best by doing and moving Does well when he or she can move, touch, explore, and create in order to learn Benefits from hands-on activities, lab classes, props, skits, and field trips May love sports, drama, dance, martial arts, and arts and crafts
Lilia Vargas

Learning Disabilities: Types of Disorders and Getting Help - 1 views

  • see, hear, and understand things differently
  • The most common types of learning disabilities involve problems with reading, writing, math, reasoning, listening, and speaking.
  • They just need to be taught in ways that are tailored to their unique learning styles
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  • The time for concern is when there is a consistent unevenness in your child’s ability to master certain skills.
  • Preschool signs and symptoms of learning disabilities Problems pronouncing words Trouble finding the right word Difficulty rhyming Trouble learning the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, days of the week Difficulty following directions or learning routines Difficulty controlling crayons, pencils, and scissors or coloring within the lines Trouble with buttons, zippers, snaps, learning to tie shoes
  • Early detection of developmental differences may be an early signal of a learning disability and problems that are spotted early can be easier to correct.
  • Problems with reading, writing, and math Learning disabilities are often grouped by school-area skill set.
  • in reading (dyslexia)
  • difficulty understanding the relationship between sounds, letters and words.
  • Signs of reading difficulty include problems with: letter and word recognition understanding words and ideas reading speed and fluency general vocabulary skills
  • in math (dyscalculia)
  • Learning disabilities in math vary greatly depending on the child’s other strengths and weaknesses. A child’s ability to do math will be affected differently by a language learning disability, or a visual disorder or a difficulty with sequencing, memory or organization.
  • memorization and organization of numbers
  • math learning disorders might also have trouble with counting principles (such as counting by 2s or counting by 5s) or have difficulty telling time.
  • ADHD – Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), while not considered a learning disability, can certainly disrupt learning. Children with ADHD often have problems sitting still, staying focused, following instructions, staying organized, and completing homework.
  • Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s natural, lifelong ability to change
  • different sounds in a word, there are new computer-based learning programs that slow down the sounds so that children can understand them and gradually increase their speed of comprehension.
Lilia Vargas

Video: "Kindergarten Technology Lesson" - 0 views

    • Lilia Vargas
       
      This video is appealing because it provides a practical example of a teacher not only integrating technology, but teaching technology! It shows an interactive and dynamic lesson that we may even incorporate at ASF.
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    Video that shows an interactive technology lesson given by a kindergarten teacher to her students.
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    Video that shows an interactive technology lesson given by a kindergarten teacher to her students.
Lilia Vargas

"A Classroom Teacher Talks About Technology: Maybe We All Should Listen?" - 0 views

    • Lilia Vargas
       
      This article is great because it incorporates very useful data regarding technology in classrooms. As a result, it is quantitatively useful! Additionally, it shows the perspective of a teacher, therefore making it also qualitative and relatable. 
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    Useful article including both data and a teacher's opinion about technology in classrooms.
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    Useful article including both data and a teacher's opinion about technology in classrooms.
Lilia Vargas

"We Need More EdTech, But Less Technology In The Classroom" - 0 views

    • Lilia Vargas
       
      This is a useful article because it makes the important distinction between EdTech and simply introducing technology into a classroom. Additionally, the conversational tone of the author makes the article easy to follow and effective in presenting different viewpoint.
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    Interesting article that distinguishes EdTech from technology in classroom and analyses both.
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    Interesting article that distinguishes EdTech from technology in classroom and analyses both.
Lilia Vargas

"Technology in the Classroom: Helpful or Harmful?" - 0 views

    • Lilia Vargas
       
      This article is very useful because it provides a fair analysis of technology used in classrooms. Instead of assuming it is only beneficial, it presents possible counterpoints that help develop one's notion about integrating technology in education.
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    Thorough article on both the benefits and possible risks of technology within classrooms.
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    Thorough article on both the benefits and possible risks of technology within classrooms.
Lilia Vargas

Slide Share: Technology in Kindergarten - 0 views

    • Lilia Vargas
       
      This presentation is very useful for the beginning stages of this course. It is simple, straight-forward yet provides interesting insight and methods teachers can use to integrate technology in kindergarten classrooms! Great introduction to the topic matter.
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    Simple, straight-forward presentation on both the benefits and methods to integrate technology in kindergarten classrooms.
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    Simple, straight-forward presentation on both the benefits and methods to integrate technology in kindergarten classrooms.
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    Simple, straight-forward presentation on both the benefits and methods to integrate technology in kindergarten classrooms.
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