Insights
Sometimes You Gotta Do the Research
Research is a big deal when considering adopting technology for the classroom. Decision makers must consider several factors before committing themselves and their dwindling technology funds. Manufacturer’s claims must be vetted. If you’re as cynical as I am, even the testimony of other educators can be twisted. So, what’s an educator to do?
Your Attention Please
Classroom noise impacts students’ ability to pay attention in the classroom. I’ve been in hundreds of classrooms and observed a lot of good teachers. I’m always impressed by their determination to reach every student, in spite of the challenges which may include the learning space itself.
Using Classroom Audio to Reach Students with ADHD
Millions of students around the world struggle to pay attention in classrooms. These children and their teachers often feel frustrated by the end of the school day. In the United States, an estimated 6.1 million children ages 2-17, or 9.4% have been diagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental disorder once called attention deficit disorder (ADD). Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls (12.9% compared to 5.6%).
Tips for Successful Small-group Learning
uring small-group learning sessions, struggling students may feel disconnected to you and the material and may fall farther behind or act out. Small-group activities require a clear strategy for maintaining student engagement and supporting meaningful learning.
Effective Audio Can Impact Classroom Results, Especially for ADHD Students
During my days as an administrator, I often visited the class of a second-grade teacher named Carolyn at my school to learn more about teaching in general, and specifically how to more effectively work with younger children.
Clear, Intelligible Sound as a Tool to Nurture Student Talent
At its best, education doesn’t simply push information one-way at students. Education should also help bring forth what is best in the individual, so they can grow, fulfill their dreams, and make a valid contribution to themselves and others.
How to Make Better Products: We Listen and Learn
There are a lot of great products in the world, which have made people’s lives better and easier. But to meet new challenges that arise, or to improve people’s lives beyond where they are presently, how can we succeed without doing research and experimenting with possible solutions, scientifically, until we find a better way? We agreed that this is the genesis of R&D.