Teacher. Passionate about inclusion, modern learning, assistive technology + more.
Ontario, Canada
Joined September 2009
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Here's all my Brightspace tips in one playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
Keep sending questions my way. I don't have all the answers but I'm having fun learning. #OntEdOnline
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It has been awhile since I’ve reviewed updated UDL Guidelines.
Am VERY happy to see how much more encompassing, deeper, and connected to the truths of the individual learner through multiple means that these Guidelines have become. 🏅
They resonate!
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#ThrowbackThursday Using @BookCreatorApp w/ switch access in DK class for 1st time! Ss use one switch to read text & another one to turn page. It can help the student access the computer or IWB & promote independence & inclusion. #UDL #AssistiveTechnology #accessibility #SEL
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Grateful to be able to share my story on @CBSMornings about how accessible technology such as iPad, continues to enable opportunities. It is my hope that by sharing my own journey, more people are able to gain access to the communication tools they need. cbsnews.com/video/nonspeakin…
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Students have different “learning styles”. True or false?
I love how @rastokke isn’t afraid to tackle hot topics like this in her podcast episode with @DTWillingham.
Answer- FALSE (although more than 90% of teachers believe this may be true, there is no data to support that students have different learning styles.
So if you're a teacher, like me, who is constantly feeling guilty for not meeting each one of your students’ unique learning styles, you can take something off your plate because this is “something that's not scientifically supported.” (9:35) You’re welcome.😊
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Interested in joining our team? Learn more about this elementary teaching secondment opportunity. Watch our webinar bloorviewschool.ca/careers Applications due April 17th at noon @tdsb @TCDSB @HBKidsHospital
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Curious about echolalia?
This article breaks it down, showing how echoing speech isn't just about repetition but about connection, processing, and self-regulation.
Read the full blog here:
buff.ly/4aBEHfW
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Oral language development has been a HUGE instructional focus for me this year. But I can’t do it alone.
Family connections & engagement is an essential aspect of my teaching philosophy and I am grateful for resources such as this Speech Sound Ladder from @KidsInclusive to share with parents/caregivers in P/T conferences and Literacy workshops.
These strategies are effective and do not require parents to have proficient reading skills since the skills are language based! #YGK @KUHSSCE
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Everyone suffers when we cheap out on providing direct support for our most vulnerable learners.
Many students with complex needs are overwhelmed and under-supported.
Kids are in crisis.
@Sflecce, this is on you.
#OntEd thespec.com/news/alarming-ri…
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Visuals! Visuals! Visuals! Examples of #VisualSchedules 👍🏼 Today was a very productive day for @CabotCatholic PIP student, PG 👌🏼 Way to go! 😁
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Cleaning old files from my computer and found this image of the Four Agreements which apply in person and online and are timeless.
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Autism advocates call for more school supports after 7-year-old with autism found at 'busy intersection' baytoday.ca:443/local-news/a…
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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) isn’t about erasing differences to make “one-size-fits-all” lessons and assessments. Instead, it’s about recognizing barriers, naming them, highlighting them, celebrating them, and designing for them.
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Break down accessibility barriers with this game-changing Chrome feature 💻 ! Screen reader users can now extract text from PDFs using Optical Character Recognition so they can access & read them. Explore this and more #a11y features: goo.gle/498PEom #Bett2024.
ALT Image showing how to use settings to extract text from PDFs on ChromeOS
Does anyone have the context as to why education act regulations surrounding special education class size state, "(g) on and after the 1st day of September, 1982, in a class for exceptional pupils consisting of pupils with different exceptionalities, sixteen pupils." /1
Specifically, why would a class with a variety of exceptionalities have a higher class size limit than all the other classifications of class types? e.g., ASD class = max of 6, DD = 10, but mix them in one class and it can now be 16? What's the logic? ontario.ca/laws/regulation/9…
If you want to improve EQAO scores, focus on helping families rise out of poverty. Schools and teachers can work on improving instruction but other factors outside our control impact scores, too - likely even moreso than the factors within our control.
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If your employer wants you to use multi-factor authentication, then I would say they need to provide you with two internet-connected devices to do it.
I'm all for improved security, but since when was it ok to make my personal phone essential for accessing my work email account?
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Thanks for caring so much about kids y'all.
Here's a collection of what I share with his teachers:
- my first email introducing my son and SM
- 1 pg about SM and tools to support
- accommodations we've requested for his 504 Plan.
Hope it's helpful.
docs.google.com/document/d/1…