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Practical Access Podcast

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8 months ago

Send us a text In this episode of Practical Access, hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines welcome Dr. Honora Wall, an expert on dyscalculia, a math-related learning disability. Dr. Wall, founder of the Dyscalculia Training Research Institute (DTRI), sheds light on the unique challenges faced by individuals with dyscalculia, offering practical strategies for teachers and families to better support students struggling with math. Key takeaways include: Understanding Dyscalculia: Dr. Wall explains ...

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Send us a text In this episode of Practical Access, hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines welcome Dr. Honora Wall, an expert on dyscalculia, a math-related learning disability. Dr. Wall, founder of the Dyscalculia Training Research Institute (DTRI), sheds light on the unique challenges faced by individuals with dyscalculia, offering practical strategies for teachers and families to better support students struggling with math. Key takeaways include: Understanding Dyscalculia: Dr. Wall explains ...

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S12 E10: Cracking the Code of Dyscalculia: Practical Tips for Teachers and Families

Send us a text In this episode of Practical Access, hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines welcome Dr. Honora Wall, an expert on dyscalculia, a math-related learning disability. Dr. Wall, founder of the Dyscalculia Training Research Institute (DTRI), sheds light on the unique challenges faced by individuals with dyscalculia, offering practical strategies for teachers and families to better support students struggling with math. Key takeaways include: Understanding Dyscalculia: Dr. Wall explains ...

10 months ago

17 minutes

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S12 E9: Empowering Math Education: Strategies for positive Engagement

Send us a text In this episode of Practical Access, hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines welcome Dr. Sarah Bush, Lockheed Martin Eminent Scholar at the University of Central Florida and co-author of The Math Pact series. The conversation dives into strategies for making math education engaging for all students, including those with disabilities. Dr. Bush discusses the synergy between high-leverage practices (HLPs), mathematics, and effective teaching practices (ETPs), emphasizing the imp...

10 months ago

15 minutes

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S12 E8: Breaking Barriers with Assistive Technology in Math and Science

Send us a text In this episode of Practical Access, hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines dive into the critical role of assistive technology (AT) in math and science education with guest Dr. Tiffanie Zaugg. Dr. Zaugg is a former AAC Coordinator in the school district of Iowa and creator of EL, a chatbot designed to revolutionize teaching practices and enhance student learning experiences. Dr. Zaugg shares insights on using AT to support students with diverse needs. The discussion highlights: F...

10 months ago

18 minutes

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S12 E7: From Inquiry to Access: Transforming STEM for all Learners

Send us a text In this episode of Practical Access, hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines are joined by Dr. Bree Jimenez, a professor of special education and chair of the Department of Educational Psychology at Baylor School of Education. Dr. Jimenez dives into her innovative work in making STEM education more accessible for students with disabilities. Key topics include: Inquiry-Based Learning: Dr. Jimenez discusses how inquiry-based and explicit instruction methods can complement each other ...

11 months ago

20 minutes

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S12 E6: Bridging Gaps in Math Education: Crafting Asset-Based IEP Goals

Send us a text In this episode of Practical Access, hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines welcome Joleigh Honey, a seasoned math educator and advocate for IEP (Individualized Education Program) goals in mathematics. Joleigh, with over 30 years of experience, shares insights into creating meaningful, grade-level math goals for students with disabilities. She emphasizes the importance of providing students with multiple, varied opportunities to access and demonstrate grade-level content, while al...

11 months ago

15 minutes

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S12 E5: From Vocabulary to Visuals: Bridging Science Education Gaps for all Learners

Send us a text In this episode of Practical Access, Dr. Michael Kennedy, professor at the University of Virginia and co-editor of the Journal of Special Education Technology, shares his expertise in high-leverage practices (HLPs). Known as an expert in the field, Dr. Kennedy provides insights into explicit instruction as a crucial approach for supporting students with disabilities in science education. He discusses the importance of using clear language, concrete examples, and repetition to m...

11 months ago

17 minutes

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S12 E4: The Power of STEAM: Arts in Science Education

Send us a text In this episode of Practical Access, Dr. Jonte’ Taylor, associate professor at Penn State, discusses the integration of arts into STEM education, creating an inclusive STEAM framework. Dr. Taylor emphasizes the importance of incorporating arts (the "A" in STEAM) as a tool for multimodal representation, aligning with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to make science more accessible and engaging for all students, especially those with diverse needs. The conversation covers stra...

12 months ago

16 minutes

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S12 E3: Building from Strengths: Teaching Mathematics to Students with Disabilities.

Send us a text In this episode of Practical Access, hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines welcome Dr. Karen Karp, a professor emerita in mathematics education at the University of Louisville and recently a professor at Johns Hopkins University. Her scholarship lies at the intersection of mathematics education and special education. She is the author or co-author of numerous book chapters, articles, and books, including the U.S. Department of Education Institute of Science’s What Works Clearingh...

1 year ago

21 minutes

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S12 E2: Unlocking Student Potential with Corgi: A Digital Organizer for Deeper Learning

Send us a text In this episode of Practical Access, hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines explore innovative educational tools with guest Bryan Dean, an innovation specialist at CAST. They focus on Corgi, a free digital graphic organizer designed to enhance student collaboration, engagement, and critical thinking. Built on a Google platform, Corgi includes features such as embedded teacher instructions, multimedia integration, and flexible permissions. Whether for middle school science projects...

1 year ago

16 minutes

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S12 E1: Adapting Curriculum Tasks and Materials in Mathematics to Specific Learning Goals

Send us a text In today's episode, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines have a conversation with Sarah Powell. Sarah Powell is a Professor in the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin and Associate Director of the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk. Her research, teaching, and service focus on mathematics, particularly for students who experience mathematics differently. Powell discussed practical tips for teaching mathematics to students with disabilities. She e...

1 year ago

26 minutes

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S11 E4: Creating Global Classrooms: Strategies, and Building Relationships

Send us a text Summary: In this episode of "Practical Access," hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines are joined by Dr. Maggie Mosher, an assistant research professor at the Achievement and Assessment Institute at the University of Kansas. Dr. Mosher specializes in using evidence-based practices and innovative technologies to improve academic, social, emotional, and behavioral instruction for students, particularly those with high-incidence disabilities. The discussion covers various topi...

1 year ago

17 minutes

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S11 E3: Unleashing Student Potential: Strategies from a Veteran Teacher including using AI

Send us a text Summary: In this episode of "Practical Access," hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines welcome special guest Dave Stewart Jr., a veteran high school teacher with nearly two decades of experience teaching English and history and his journey with AI. Dave also writes articles and books to support fellow educators in their classroom practices. The conversation delves into integrating AI tools like ChatGPT into the classroom environment. Dave shares his initial apprehensions about the...

1 year ago

17 minutes

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S11: E2 Beyond the Screen: Social Learning with VOISS in VR environments with Dr. Sean Smith

Send us a text Summary: In this week's episode, we delve into the cutting-edge realm of virtual reality (VR) technology, specifically tailored to assist students in mastering problem-solving within social contexts through simulated scenarios mirroring real-world challenges. Our guest, Sean Smith, serves as the Principal Investigator for Project VOISS, alongside his role as a professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas. Sean provides valuable insights into the ...

1 year ago

18 minutes

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S11: E1 The Rise of EL and AI in Classroom Learning with Tiffanie Zaugg

Send us a text Summary: Join us as we delve into the developing world of AI and the impacts it has in classrooms. Explore it's benefits, power, and mind-bending potential within the classroom. Tiffanie, a former AAC Coordinator in the school district of Iowa, joins us to elaborate on the integration of AI technology in classrooms. Meet El, Tiffanie's innovative chatbot designed to revolutionize teaching practices and enhance student learning experiences. Resources: 1. Chatbots: https:...

1 year ago

13 minutes

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S10 E7: Embracing Accessibility with Luis Perez

Send us a text Summary: In this engaging episode of "Practical Access," hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines invite Luis Perez, the Disability and Digital Inclusion Lead at CAST, to discuss the vital topic of accessibility and universal design for learning (UDL). Perez shares his personal journey, having been diagnosed with a visual impairment as an adult, and how it fuels his passion for making digital spaces more inclusive. Resources: 1. Highlights: - Personal Experience with Disability: ...

1 year ago

15 minutes

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S10 E6: Education for all Needs (including visual needs) with Dr. Avien Henry

Send us a text This episode of Practical Access features Avien Henry, the Principal of the Children's Learning Center at Helen Keller Services. During this episode, she, along with Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines provide valuable insights into early childhood education for children with special needs. Dr. Henry's experience and strategies offer practical advice for educators and parents seeking to create supportive, inclusive, and effective learning environments for young learners with div...

1 year ago

20 minutes

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S10 E5: Using Technology Based-Solutions for Professional Development

Send us a text This episode of Practical Access discusses Drs. Lisa Dieker & Rebecca Hines' Federal Grant project called FLIGHT STEM Coaching, which focuses on assisting math and science coaches in supporting special education teachers. The project utilizes a tool called Debriefscape, offering a comprehensive coaching and professional development approach. FLIGHT STEM Coaching with Debriefscape represents an innovative approach to professional development and coaching in special edu...

1 year ago

11 minutes

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S10 E4: Enhancing Social Skills and Learning through AI and Robotics

Send us a text In this episode of Practical Access, Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines discuss Project RAISE (Robots and Artificial Intelligence to Improve Social Skills for Elementary Students), a federally funded initiative aimed at integrating AI and robotics in educational settings. The project is a collaboration with UCP of Central Florida and led by computer science expert Charlie Hughes, among others. Link to website: https://www.ucf.edu/research/research-project/raise-robots-and-arti...

1 year ago

15 minutes

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S10 E3: A.I. in Education: Opportunities and Challenges

Send us a text In this follow-up episode on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines explore its multifaceted role. The discussion is framed around a book by Reid Hoffman, written in collaboration with ChatGPT, focusing on the impact and potential of AI in enhancing human capabilities in educational settings. Link to Reid Hoffman & ChatGPT Discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myWPwwj0THE This episode highlights the need for educators and students to approac...

1 year ago

21 minutes

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S10 E2: Harnessing A.I.

Send us a text This episode of Practical Access offers a comprehensive look at how AI can be a valuable asset in education, from assisting in lesson planning to enhancing student engagement. Drs. Lisa Dieker & Rebecca Hines encourage educators to explore AI tools, considering ethical considerations and the potential for increased efficiency and customization in teaching and learning. Key Points Discussed: 1. Customization through AI: Dr. Hines highlights the potential of AI, like ChatGPT,...

1 year ago

11 minutes