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Learning Conveyors: The Future of Complete Learning Institutions

The higher education landscape is shifting, and universities face a defining moment: adapt and innovate, or risk obsolescence. The traditional university model—focused solely on undergraduate and postgraduate education—must…

Breaking Communication Barriers in SPED Classrooms: Key Findings from Recent Research

A recent study, “Overcoming Communication Barriers and Building Facilitative Patterns for Learners with Disabilities in Self-Contained Classes” by Marinduque & Marquez (2025), examines the challenges faced by special…

The Case for Daily Reading & Writing Practice for Moderate Autistic Students

As a Doctor of Educational Technology (DET) student Central Michigan University passionate about designing learning platforms for autistic students, I knew I needed real-world experience. That’s why I…

The Role of Digital Media in Early Childhood Reading

The article, “The Effect of Digital Media on the Development of Early Childhood Reading Skills,” examines how e-books, educational apps, and multimedia platforms impact literacy. It explores the…

Leveraging Digital Tools in Early Childhood Education Assessments

The article, “Leveraging Digital Tools for Enhancing Assessments in Early Childhood Education,” explores how tools like Cognito, Reading Eggs, and augmented reality (AR) enhance child assessments across cognitive,…

Khanmigo for Educators: A Great Resource, but What About Building Your Own?

As an educator, I recently completed the Khanmigo for Educators course and explored its incredible tools—lesson plans, class snapshots, rubric generators, and more. It’s a game-changer for many,…

From Learning to Leading: Understanding Motivators Across Neurodiversity

From Learning to Leading: Understanding Motivators Across Neurodiversity When we think about education, we often talk about motivation—what drives students to learn, persevere, and succeed. But here’s the…

Building a Stronger Future for Education

The GRAD Partnership’s latest report sheds light on the impact of the pandemic on high school graduation rates across the U.S., revealing a story of resilience and opportunity….

Elevator Pitch for EDU 800

My passion for education and technology merged when I realized the significant challenges in supporting autistic learners through traditional special education frameworks. As someone personally connected to autism,…

The Final Annotated Bibliography for EDU 800

Annotated Bibliography Entry Carati, E., Angotti, M., Pignataro, V., Grossi, E., & Parmeggiani, A. (2024). Exploring sensory alterations and repetitive behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder from…

Two Annotated Bibliographies for Week 14 EDU 800

Annotated Bibliography 1: Deschryver, M. (2014) Citation: Deschryver, M. (2014). Higher order thinking in an online world: Toward a theory of web-mediated knowledge synthesis. Teachers College Record, 116(12),…

Exploring NotebookLM: A Valuable Tool for Educators and Special Ed Professionals?

🌟 Exploring NotebookLM: A Valuable Tool for Educators and Special Ed Professionals? 🌟 Dr. Jennifer Weible, my professor in the DET program at Central Michigan University, recently shared…

How AI and Technology Are Transforming Learning for Autistic Students

How AI and Technology Are Transforming Learning for Autistic Students AI and technology hold immense potential to revolutionize education, especially for students with unique needs, such as those…

Annotated Bibliography for Week 13 EDU 800

Annotated Bibliography Entry: Glăveanu, V. P. (2020). A sociocultural theory of creativity: Bridging the social, the material, and the psychological. Review of General Psychology, 24(4), 335-354. Summary: This…

The Conveyor Belt of Education: From Kindergarten to Graduate School

The Conveyor Belt of Education: From Kindergarten to Graduate School Arizona State University (ASU) and Hillsdale College are at the forefront of an educational revolution: integrating K-12 programs…