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S12 E10: Cracking the Code of Dyscalculia: Practical Tips for Teachers and Families
Get PDFIn this episode of Practical Access, hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines welcome Dr. Honora Wall, an expert on dyscalculia, a math-related learning disability. Dr. Wall, founder of the Dyscalculia Training Research Institute (DTRI), sheds light on the unique challenges faced by individuals with dyscalculia, offering practical strategies for teachers and families to better support students struggling with math.
Key takeaways include: Understanding Dyscalculia: Dr. Wall explains how dyscalculia differs from dyslexia and other neurodivergent traits, emphasizing that it\u27s not a deficiency but a difference in brain wiring. Practical Classroom Strategies: Tips for identifying early signs, using real-time feedback, and incorporating supportive tools like visual aids and step-by-step guides to make math less intimidating. Reducing Math Anxiety: Families can focus on fun, low-pressure math activities like puzzles, card games, or discussions about tempo in music to create positive associations with math. Empowering Students: Dr. Wall highlights the importance of fostering a supportive, judgment-free environment where mistakes are viewed as opportunities for growth.
Whether you\u27re an educator or a parent, this episode offers valuable advice to help students overcome barriers and thrive.
We love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Twitter (@Accesspractical) or Instagram (@Practical_Access).
Resources:
The Dyscalculia Training Research Institute (DTRI) Website: https://www.thedtri.org/
Teaching Students with Dyscalculia: https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Students-Dyscalculia-Honora-Wall/dp/1732760160
Honora Wall’s Podcast, What in the World is Dyscalculia: https://rss.com/podcasts/dyscalculia/
Honora Wall’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqXKkHFgVlACI_NqM2J34p
Learning Autobiographies: Fostering Self-Reflection and Goal Setting Through AI-Designed Assignments
No full textThis presentation explores the development and implementation of a Learning Autobiography assignment that was entirely designed using AI tools, with a focus on Gemini to enhance self-reflection, goal setting, and course concept application. Rather than requiring students to use AI, the assignment\u27s design, structure, and feedback mechanisms were developed through AI, ensuring personalized, adaptive learning experiences. This session will share insights on how AI-generated text can be used to build assignments that support student growth while also offering concrete strategies for implementing AI in course design to foster deeper engagement and reflection
Using Copilot to create a truly differentiated learning environment using learning profiles in a just in time classroom environment.
No full textUsing AI to assist with creating and utilizing student learning profiles. We can import student information that is available to educators, and then other information can be gleaned from the learners themselves (via form) creating a learning profile for each individual student. This can then be used by Copilot to create and generate variation of the assignment through customizations for each student according to their specific needs
From AI to A+: Using ChatGPT and Library Databases to Brainstorm Economics Papers
No full textWriting about economics is a critical way for students to demonstrate understanding of content. Coming up with an industry or topic to write about, however, can be challenging. This session will demonstrate a writing assignment for a 1000-word paper that I use in an undergraduate Managerial Economics course. I focus on a process-oriented approach by having students work on a formal in-class workshop that includes prompts to brainstorm with AI, directions for using a reputable library database, and time to think, pair, and share. Students leave the workshop with a paper topic and a direction for the paper
Be a TRAIILblazer! Learn About the AI-Repository for All
No full textJoin us to learn more about the Teaching Repository for AI-Infused Learning (TRAIIL), the AI collection for higher ed professionals built by you. Discover how TRAIIL aims to enhance educational experiences by serving as a resource of collective strategies, case studies, assignments, etc. This session will include an overview of the TRAIIL submission process, current entries in the repository, and address any inquiries. Dont miss this opportunity to be a TRAIILblazer and share your strategies and expertise with the community
The Impact of an Immersive AI Training Model on Faculty and Students
No full textIn 2024, our Center for Excellence in Teaching and Innovation launched immersive AI Institutes to empower faculty with the skills to integrate AI into their teaching. Over 150 faculty members participated, enhancing their ability to create active learning activities, transparent assignments, and engaging AI-driven coursework. A December 2024 follow-up survey revealed significant positive outcomes for both faculty and students, including improved engagement and effective AI implementation. This session will explore the Institute\u27s design, faculty and student feedback, and actionable insights to support AI integration in higher education
Using Artificial Intelligence to Extract Curriculum Insights from Student Evaluations of Teaching in Higher Education
No full textThis project presents a structured, AI-enhanced framework for extracting actionable curriculum insights from student evaluations of teaching (EOT) within professional veterinary education. Set in a competency-based, integrated Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program, the process begins by establishing the programmatic context, ensuring that teaching evaluation data is interpreted appropriately. The framework guides users through five key steps: categorizing qualitative feedback into core curriculum domains (Pace, Integration, Instructional Resources, Communication), selecting representative comments, assigning sentiment-based scores, identifying outliers, and generating structured administrator reports. AI-driven tools, including natural language processing and sentiment analysis, support the systematic classification and quantification of student feedback. This methodology promotes consistent, data-informed decisions for curriculum enhancement and instructional development. The process is replicable, scalable, and designed to support continuous quality improvement in veterinary and other health professions education settings
Incorporating Generative AI into Legal Writing
No full textThis session will discuss three main components. First, we will discuss when and how to incorporate Generative AI (Gen AI) into legal writing courses. Second, we will discuss obtaining student buy-in for delaying the use of GenAI until after they have learned and understood concepts themselves. Third, we will discuss the pros and cons of GenAI in the classroom, including possible privacy and ethical issues
Prepared for the AI-Infused Workplace: Building AI Literacy Through a Discipline Specific Lens
No full textEnsuring that our students are prepared for the workplace in this new AI-Infused world is of paramount importance to many faculty. This presentation demonstrates how faculty can design courses where students learn AI literacy while also learning about the practical implementation of AI skills in a discipline specific context
From Concept to Draft: Leveraging BoodleBox.ai for Scholarly Writing Success
No full textStruggling with scholarly writing? Discover how to transform your writing process using BoodleBox.ai as your writing companion. In this hands-on session, you\u27ll learn practical strategies for using AI to break through writing blocks, streamline literature reviews, and accelerate your path to publication. Whether you\u27re working on journal articles or book chapters, you\u27ll leave with a clear workflow that helps you write more efficiently while maintaining scholarly integrity. Perfect for faculty at any stage - from early-career scholars to experienced researchers looking to boost their publication productivity