An Easy at Home Test Some people can see better than others with eagle-like vision. Some people can hear better than others, detecting subtle sounds as a dolphin detects the sounds of small fish swimming. And some people are more sensitive to taste than others. A recent post of [add link] discussed supertasters and their… Continue reading Are You a Supertaster?
Tag: Hands-on Learning
The Catapult Project:
How Supporting a Neurodivergent Student Sparked a Hands-On STEM Challenge The clatter of wood and excited student chatter filled the air as a small projectile arced across the courtyard. At the center of this commotion stood Maya as she demonstrated her handcrafted catapult to her delighted classmates and sparked an evolution in our physics unit.… Continue reading The Catapult Project:
Multisensory Learning:
A Win-Win Strategy for Dyslexic and Neurotypical Students In the previous post, Reframing Dyslexia, we explored the challenges faced by dyslexic learners in traditional classroom settings, drawing on The Dyslexic Advantage by Brock and Fernette Eide. These challenges often stem from the mismatch between their cognitive strengths and the typical demands of the school environment.… Continue reading Multisensory Learning:
Do Something
Is technology a tool or is it a substitute for us having to do anything? Guest Blog: Dale Dougherty, CEO Make Community I can find a lot of charts comparing passive vs active learning, and none of them favor passive learning. Wikipedia defines passive learning as “a method of learning or instruction where students receive… Continue reading Do Something