Artificial Intelligence: What's the Big Deal?
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Such a "controversial" topic: Artificial Intelligence. The Oxford Dictionary defines artificial intelligence (AI) as "the theory and...
DJ Nicholson
Jul 20, 20232 min read
Can't Calculate?... Let's Investigate... Dyscalculia
Never heard of it? Many of us have heard of dyslexia, a learning disability that affects a child's ability to identify speech sounds and...
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DJ Nicholson
Jul 14, 20232 min read
Is Using Assistive Technology Cheating?!
Picture this: Your students are taking a 10 question quiz to determine what they have learned about your lesson on the Inner Planets of...
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DJ Nicholson
Jul 7, 20232 min read
Forty-four Percent of Children with Disabilities?!
Forty-four percent of parents of students with cognitive disabilities reported that schools abandoned their child’s legal right to access...
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DJ Nicholson
Jun 23, 20232 min read
The "Do-be-do-be-do..." of Inclusion
Which one? What was once a catchy little ditty (think Frank Sinatra) to hum to yourself is now an option on how you view inclusion....
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DJ Nicholson
Jun 19, 20232 min read
Seen and Be Seen...
So many websites. So many people in the photos. But who decides who is seen in the photos? Who decides who is represented in these...
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DJ Nicholson
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Check the box YES for Assistive Technology!
Assistive technology (AT) is an important consideration for any child with a disability. In addition to the consideration needed at...
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DJ Nicholson
Apr 25, 20232 min read
Inclusion Benefits Every Child... When All the Pieces are Implemented.
The concept of inclusion refers to the practice of providing all students, including those with disabilities, with equitable access to...
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DJ Nicholson
Apr 16, 20232 min read
"No! We're Not There Yet!"
I remember being a kid in the back of the family station wagon on the way to White Sands Beach on the Connecticut shore. My grandparents...
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DJ Nicholson
Mar 31, 20231 min read
The Author's Chair
As an author, you are expected to use a pencil or other writing implement. TRUE or FALSE? NOT TRUE! The correct answer is FALSE. But...
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DJ Nicholson
Mar 29, 20231 min read
A Personal Quest for Accessibility:
COFFEE! Every morning, coffee is a must have. It is part of my morning routine, some of it consumed doing a crossword puzzle, some of it...
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DJ Nicholson
Mar 17, 20232 min read
Community and Unity Rhyme for a Reason...
Parenting is already a challenging job, but when you are a parent of a child with a disability, it can feel even more overwhelming....
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DJ Nicholson
Mar 9, 20232 min read
Quality Education is Not Only for "Some".
Advocating for inclusion for a child with a disability can be a challenging and complex process, but it is crucial to ensure that your...
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DJ Nicholson
Feb 18, 20232 min read
"Flip the Script" on Scripted Teaching and Reading Skill Gaps
As a teacher, wouldn't you like some autonomy when you're providing instruction? Especially if it's Specially Designed Instruction for...
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DJ Nicholson
Dec 28, 20222 min read
"Looking Good" Since 1975...
According to the US government website about IDEA , disability is "a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the...
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DJ Nicholson
Dec 15, 20222 min read
Middle Schoolers Get It.
As a collective unit, they are are work in progress, but if you pay close attention, sometimes they show us and teach us what it means to...
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DJ Nicholson
Dec 9, 20222 min read
Is It Really Learning "Loss"? Let's Re-Frame It.
Since the onset of the pandemic, we have been hearing the phrase learning loss in regards to children's experiences in school. But does...
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DJ Nicholson
Oct 19, 20221 min read
Teachable Moment: "We Don't Do That Here."
How do we ever decide that a child does not belong at a school? The sad fact is that it still happens all the time. "There is another...
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DJ Nicholson
Sep 15, 20221 min read
Want a Confident Child?
Who wouldn't want a confident child? A child who feels good about their choices, their ability to make decisions, and have some freedom...
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