#ISTELitChat Archive | Participate

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:00 PM EST

#ISTELitChat starts now as we will be discussing supporting Ss and all their learning needs

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:02 PM EST

Welcome 2 #istelitchat so excited to be working w/Tennessee Dyslexia Association 2night

cvarsalona Feb 26 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hello #ISTELitChat. Carol ELA Consultant from Long Island here to talk about #Dyslexia.

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TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:02 PM EST

Q1 – Please introduce yourself, where are you from and your role in education. #ISTELitChat

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:03 PM EST

Im Michele, ELA teacher in NY and moderator of #istelitchat Welcome everyone so happy you are joining us tonight

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:03 PM EST

Hi Carol, hope you are well and all is good. Glad you could be part of #ISTELitChat tonight

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TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:05 PM EST

#ISTELitChat is partnering w/Tennessee Chapter of International Dyslexia Association 2address dyslexia &ways to support Ss w/ #dyslexia.

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q2 – What is Dyslexia? What does it look like in the classroom? #ISTELitChat

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:08 PM EST

I have a few Ss w/ #Dyslexia some hide their challenges & always think how to better support them in a reading rich classroom #istelitchat

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:09 PM EST

What is Dyslexia? What does it look like in the classroom? #ISTELitChat

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:11 PM EST

This is what a person with #dyslexia sees: https://t.co/60ugSGDZ9d #istelitchat

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2: Here is another example of what #Dyslexia looks like https://t.co/gAsYI2fE6s #istelitchat

cvarsalona Feb 26 @ 9:13 PM EST

Amazing graphic of #Dyslexi a shared by @TeachingFactor on #istelitchat.

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TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:11 PM EST

This is what a person with #dyslexia sees: https://t.co/60ugSGDZ9d #istelitchat

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:15 PM EST

Q3 – How does dyslexia (or other learning differences) impact student performance?#ISTELitChat

cvarsalona Feb 26 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2 #dyslexia is a reading issue that has been misunderstood. Diagnosis is imp to provide the proper support. #istelitchat

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:18 PM EST

A3: #istelitchat Ss might work slower w/#dyslexia or other learning difficulties to master skills other Ss might breeze through.

cvarsalona Feb 26 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3 #Dyslexia & other learning disabilities if undiagnosed have a negative impact on S performance. Support is essential. #ISTELitChat

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:22 PM EST

Ts should keep handouts & slides clear and uncluttered, with limited content and in ‘plain English’ where possible #istelitchat

EduGladiators Feb 26 @ 9:23 PM EST

🎨NEW #EduGladiators series next week "4Cs of Success" w/guest @LaytonsHistory ⚗️ #CaringClassroom #ISTELitChat #txeduchat #ecet2 #bfc530

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:25 PM EST

There is a huge challenge for Ss w/#dyslexia in middle & high school due 2volume and speed of reading & information presented #istelitchat

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:26 PM EST

Q4 – How can technology improve the way students with dyslexia (or other learning differences) access information? #ISTELitChat

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:29 PM EST

Can't just look at #dyslexia as a deficit. https://t.co/VyI4v2AMVX #istelitchat

EMW_EDU Feb 26 @ 9:32 PM EST

Q4- Tech is a great help reading text for students, highlighting words as students move along, or help with prediction software #ISTELitChat

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:33 PM EST

Q4: Audio books are great resources and voice dictation on devices super tools for diverse Ss learners #istelitchat

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:36 PM EST

yes, great ideas, I like the highlighting suggestion because that can help reading #ISTELitChat

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EMW_EDU Feb 26 @ 9:37 PM EST

A3: Learning disabilities can hurt how students view themselves + can impact their growth mindset- SUPPORT is KEY #dyslexia #ISTELitChat

brianrozinsky Feb 26 @ 9:37 PM EST

Lurking/flitting/switching attention betw too much, #istelitchat, but for A4 thought of: https://t.co/AKjhPcv1cH & https://t.co/PhiNAhgYnx

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:37 PM EST

A4: Dragon Dictate: Speech to Text – converts speech into text #istelitchat

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:42 PM EST

Q5 – What are your favorite apps to help kids with dyslexia access more content? #ISTELitChat

EMW_EDU Feb 26 @ 9:43 PM EST

Q4- Universal Reader is great to read text to student on the computer; Google Docs can change color backgrounds #ISTELitChat #dyslexia

EMW_EDU Feb 26 @ 9:46 PM EST

A5: For science and math- Gizmos are helpful to have students see and manipulate the concepts- #ISTELitChat #dyslexia

cvarsalona Feb 26 @ 9:46 PM EST

A4 Technology/devices/apps allow Ss with disabilities to participate in classrooms without previous struggles. #istelitchat

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:47 PM EST

A5: Google’s VoiceNote allows Ss record voices &turn their speech into text helps dyslexic students who have trouble w/writing #istelitchat

cvarsalona Feb 26 @ 9:48 PM EST

A5 Although I haven't used Voce Thread with Ss who have #dyslexia, it works well with ELLs. #ISTELitChat

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:49 PM EST

Amazon’s Immersion Reading and VOICEText by Learning Ally #istelitchat

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:50 PM EST

Q6 – Where can educators &parents go 2learn more ? What are your go2 resources for learning differences? #ISTELitChat

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:54 PM EST

Hi Erin, thanks for joining #ISTELitChat tonight and sharing your ideas

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TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:55 PM EST

Yes, keep things simple, direct, and concise as possible #ISTELitChat

mrterborg Feb 26 @ 9:30 PM EST

https://t.co/xS4ewz3DyP Also only a few points, deliver your most important one second I heard - short attn span.
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EMW_EDU Feb 26 @ 9:55 PM EST

A6- Cast Website: Universal Design for Learning- I found this page to be extremely helpful: https://t.co/MA9xeXiFq0 #ISTELitChat #Dyslexia

brianrozinsky Feb 26 @ 9:56 PM EST

A6 Recent pieces on dyslexia for a general audience, to read or listen: https://t.co/mH1S9sg9yG #istelitchat

TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:57 PM EST

this is great, thanks for sharing Brian #ISTELitchat

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cvarsalona Feb 26 @ 9:57 PM EST

Thanks @TeachingFactor for inviting me to #IstelItchat this month.

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TeachingFactor - Moderator Feb 26 @ 9:59 PM EST

Thanks for joining us Carol, I will see you for next Monday's #NYEdchat talk soon best to your family #istelitchat

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