Mar 3, 2016
It has come to our attention that there is a bug with the Ensemble Moodle Plugin. The bug has to do with responsiveness of the videos working when viewing on a mobile device. Here’s the breakdown: When you use the Moodle plugin to insert videos into your course...
Feb 29, 2016
This week I was asked to write about disability services for our student veterans. At first I was stuck trying to think of how the process would be any different for this population. Then I realized that qualifying for disability-related accommodations is no different...
Feb 12, 2016
As experienced teachers, we intuitively know many approaches to helping our learners engage with content. Occasionally, we discover scientific, research-based strategies that reflect what we intuitively know. Now with brain-research and increased knowledge in how...
Feb 5, 2016
Auxiliary Aids and Services – for the many years I served K-12 students as an educational sign language interpreter, that’s how I was designated on the paperwork. Each Individualized Education Program (IEP) specified what services the student would receive to...
Feb 5, 2016
The Power of Visualizing and Creating Sensory Mental Images Visualizing and creating sensory mental images describes one of the most powerful comprehension strategies. According to Buehl (2007), “Comprehension involves breathing life experiences into the abstract...